John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump’s choice to head the CIA, became the second cabinet pick to survive a Senate confirmation battle on Jan. 23, winning a decisive 74-25 vote. […]
A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that while the Department of Defense’s (DoD) “plug-and-play” weapons management strategy cuts time and costs for sustaining and upgrading weapons, better planning is essential to fully realize the potential benefits of this approach. […]
The U.S. Space Force’s Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Office (CSCO) has big plans for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to launch a new era of satellite communications. […]
The Defense Information System Agency (DISA) has initiated the integration of its digital “Concierge AI” platform, beginning with its application in human resources, the agency’s technology chief said on Jan. 17. […]
The Senate Armed Services Committee narrowly approved Pete Hegseth’s nomination to become Defense Secretary on Monday afternoon. The 14-13 committee vote sets the stage for a full Senate vote expected later this week. […]
Leo Garciga, the chief information officer (CIO) at the U.S. Army, announced on Friday that the Army plans to publish official guidance next week focused on “cross-domain solutions” (CDS) offered as a cloud-based service to transfer data more easily between networks. Speaking at the AFCEA NOVA Army IT Day on Jan. 17, Garciga said that […]
John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, pledged to lawmakers on Wednesday to keep the United States – and the intelligence agency – ahead of foreign adversaries on key emerging technology issues if the Senate confirms his nomination. […]
In its first report of 2025, the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Board is recommending an expansion of the Defense Department’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to provide “end-to-end concierge services” aimed at simplifying interactions with both traditional and non-traditional vendors. […]
Increasing numbers of spyware firms are popping up around the globe and more nations are turning to their cyber tools, warned National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) Director Michael Casey. […]
In his final weeks as Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall warned lawmakers that artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in shaping future global conflicts. […]
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has unveiled a new product roadmap for the agency’s National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system, which is the Federal government’s IT system for end-to-end personnel vetting. […]
During a contentious Senate pre-nomination hearing today, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to become the next Defense secretary, outlined his vision for rebuilding the military while facing tough questions from lawmakers seeking details on how his plans would meet both immediate and long-term defense needs. […]
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall warned today that the U.S. Space Force needs to be much, much bigger in personnel and capabilities to win the military space race against China. […]
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has successfully demonstrated the first low Earth orbit (LEO) inter-vendor laser communication link – marking a big step toward building a scalable, collaborative mega-constellation with a shared interface standard. […]
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has named David Henry as its new deputy chief information officer, Henry announced on LinkedIn. […]
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) is calling on the incoming Trump administration to prioritize workforce development, cybersecurity, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology within the Intelligence Community (IC). […]
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is advancing its in-space logistics initiative with Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman, and Spacebilt, which are moving forward with prototypes to provide low-cost, responsive access to orbits beyond low Earth orbit. Last March, DIU granted funding to the three companies to provide logistics services enabling low-cost, responsive access to geostationary and […]
Six new universities and colleges are joining the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) program that aims to boost the intel workforce and recruit future intelligence professionals. […]
The U.S. Army is turning to the private sector for feedback as it prepares to upgrade its current Vantage Army data platform (ADP). With a Jan. 9 deadline approaching, vendors have a few more days to weigh in on the draft solicitation. […]
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is setting the stage for a possible new program aimed at developing more robust quantum sensors that can be integrated onto U.S. military platforms, according to a special notice from the agency. […]
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has released its FY2025 investment plan, outlining priorities for nearly $1 billion of credit-based financial assistance to support development of critical technologies, assets, and their supply chains. […]
The Department of the Navy is standing up a new office which will drive a mission-driven, user-focused approach to software development, prioritizing rapid deployment to better support its workforce – Sailors, Marines, and Civilians. […]
Before wrapping up for the holiday season, the Pentagon issued a final mandate to military services and defense agencies instructing them to begin implementing modern internet addressing standards – and closely monitoring progress on that directive. […]
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Chief Information Officer Doug Cossa has taken over as acting CIO for the U.S. intelligence community, according to his LinkedIn post on Dec. 21. […]
Former Department of Defense (DoD) chief information security officer (CISO) David McKeown has been tapped as the agency’s first-ever special assistant for cybersecurity innovation, DoD’s CIO Office (CIO) said. […]
As 2024 gives way to the new year, MeriTalk is taking a look back at the year’s biggest tech and cybersecurity policy moves at the Department of Defense (DoD) that set the stage for the Pentagon’s IT priorities in 2025. […]
After a months-long pause of its next-generation background investigation system, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has outlined a plan to get the system back on track. […]
President-elect Donald Trump has named his picks for several top positions at the Pentagon including deputy secretary of defense, and other high-profile acquisition, research, and policy posts. […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3) announced this week that it has tapped Lesley Bernys to serve as its new executive director. […]
As the U.S. Space Force marks its fifth anniversary today, its top leaders are setting their sights on the future with the establishment of a new Futures Command, a move intended to bolster the service’s analytical capabilities and better justify its programs and spending. […]