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Congress should approve Pentagon’s latest multiyear procurement pitch
Why aren’t block buy and multiyear purchases used much more often by the Defense Department?
By Mackenzie Eaglen
Air Force fuel barge is first to use new Baltimore bridge site channel
The barge supplying jet fuel to the Department of Defense left late Monday and was destined for Delaware’s Dover Air Force Base.
By Tassanee Vegpongsa and Lea Skene
Opinion
Lawmakers still benefitting from share trading in defense stocks
The potential for unethical stock trading may be worse for military corporations than any other, the authors argue.
By Craig Holman and Savannah Wooten
Opinion
How federal agencies can separate AI hype from reality
Be wary of claims that an AI solution can effortlessly scale to meet any demand. Scalability is a significant challenge in AI.
By John Mark Suhy
Opinion
Fed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plotters
These workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.
By Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College and James L. Perry, Indiana University
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
Opinion
FY24 defense appropriations bill invests in more modern, ready force
We cannot rely on our legacy arsenal to retain military advantage and deter threats.
By Reps. Kay Granger and Ken Calvert
Opinion
Congress must help CISA maximize role in protecting the cyber realm
To optimize effectiveness, lawmakers should prioritize collaboration with agency officials when developing targeted legislation and appropriating funding.
By Marty Edwards
Opinion
Three tips for securing the federal software supply chain
With the evolution of AI, machine learning, and large language models, it's critical that federal agencies have the right tools and processes in place.
By Nick Mistry
Opinion
Persistent engagement is best defense against nation-state adversaries
Sloppy setups, including the use of outdated encryption methods, make attacker infrastructures vulnerable to defenders looking for countermeasures.
By Ian Tarasevitsch and Mike Saxton