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2025 > June
Senators Call for Reestablishment of Cyber Attack Investigation Group
White House Council on Environmental Quality Unveils Permitting Technology Action Plan
ONR Issues RFI for Airborne Platforms & Electronic Warfare Payloads
SpaceX Rocket Launches Lockheed-Built GPS III M-Code Satellite
USRA Releases Open-Source AI Foundation Model for Extreme Weather Prediction
CISA Faces Budget, Job Cuts Under Proposed DHS FY 2026 Budget
Pete Hegseth on Reestablishing Deterrence in Indo-Pacific
Army C5ISR Center to Launch 2025 Network Modernization Experiment Event
Air Force Safety Center Unveils CSAF’s Integrating Risk & Readiness Campaign Phase II
DIU Needs Qualified Assessors for Drone Compliance Evaluation
NESDIS Publishes Orion Space Solutions’ Earth Observation Digital Twin Study
Trump Admin Proposes New Funding Mechanism for Technology Modernization Fund
Johns Hopkins Lab Promotes Lisa Blodgett to Senior-Level CSO Role
Melinda Rogers Leaves Post as DOJ Chief Information Officer
NSF Announces Up to $100M Investment in NextG R&D
DIU Seeking UAS Proposals Under New Agile Development Process
Sean Duffy, FAA Seek Contractors for Air Traffic Control System Project
Jerry McGinn: Congress Should Pass Defense Production Act Reauthorization
White House Nominates Austin Dahmer, Alexander Velez-Green to Key DOD Leadership Roles
Thomas Keane Named ASTP & Health IT National Coordinator
Michael Duffey Confirmed as DOD Under Secretary for Acquisition & Sustainment
Non-Profit Tech Center & IT Council Forge Alliance to Accelerate Digital Modernization
USPTO Issues RFI for AI Tools for Enhanced Patent & Trademark Processes
NIST Releases Security, Privacy & CSRM Special Publication for Public Comment
DISA Publishes Guidebook for Managing Data
Commerce Dept to Reorganize AI Safety Institute to Advance AI Development
Air Force Names John Patrick O’Donnell as Deputy CDO for Intelligence Community
Senate Confirms Eglin AFB Head as ASD for Energy, Installations, Environment
Jim O’Neill Confirmed as HHS Deputy Secretary
GAO: Army Should Apply Iterative Development Approach to Long-Range Fires Systems
USAF Exhibits Enhanced Lethality of New Anti-Ship Weapon Version
Senate Bill to Boost Quad Alliance’s Space Cooperation to Maintain Indo-Pacific Stability
NGA Adopts Standardized Disclosure for AI-Generated Intel
NIST Researchers Develop Methodology for Assessing Hardware Threats
Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces Key Military Nominations
AIA Report Highlights Automation & AI’s Role in Addressing Aerospace, Defense Challenges
NIST Unveils Cryptographic Accordion Development Plan
Federal CIO Wants to Meet With Firms That Offer Solutions, Not Just Define Problems
Army Opens Weapon Microelectronics Manufacturing Facility
AFWERX, SpaceWERX Launch Manufacturing Open Topic Solicitation
EOs Seek to Ensure US Leadership in Drones, Restore American Airspace Sovereignty
Chanel Bankston-Carter Named VA OSDBU Acting Executive Director
GSA Announces Transactional Data Reporting Expansion for Increased Procurement Transparency
DLA Plans Distribution Network Modernization for Contested Environments
New Trump EO Amends Biden, Obama Era Cybersecurity Rules
Bipartisan Bill to Foster Defense Tech Innovation Through Hubs Initiative
House Appropriations Panel Unveils $831.5B FY26 Defense Spending Bill
FBI Promotes Veteran Agent Brett Leatherman as Cyber Operations Assistant Director
Leonel Garciga Issues Policy for Interim Army Approved Products List
NIWC Pacific Seeks Proposals for Advanced C4ISR Research
INL, Missouri S&T Agree to Collaborate on Energy R&D
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Defense Acquisition Reform Bill
NIST’s NCCoE Publishes Zero Trust Architecture Implementation Guide
NASA Conducts Series of F-15 Test Flights to Support the Quiet SuperSonic Technology Mission
Tulsi Gabbard: Intel Community Should Turn to Industry for Tech Tools
Army Deploys Small Drones Under Short-Range Reconnaissance Program
DAF May Tap Oklo to Develop Microreactor at Eielson AFB in Alaska
GAO Report: DOD Struggling With Weapon Systems Development, Delivery
NOAA OSC Selects 8 Awardees for TRACSS COLA Gap Pathfinder
DISA Leads DODNet Modernization Efforts for Operational Efficiency
MITRE Says US Government Should Invest in AI Research Grand Challenges
DARPA’s Greg Avicola on Autonomous Capabilities for Future Navy
LLNL, AWS Unveil AI Partnership to Advance National Ignition Facility Operations
DISA’s DOD Cloud Infrastructure as Code Works to Boost Cloud Adoption
Sandia Labs Joins National Effort to Boost Semiconductor Production
GAO Issues Report on CISA’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program
House Appropriations Panel OKs $831.5B FY26 Defense Spending Bill
Executive Director Bridget Bean Departs CISA
Billy Long Confirmed as IRS Commissioner
3 Key US Army Contract Opportunities
House Bill to Address AI Security Vulnerabilities to Safeguard American Innovation
Johns Hopkins APL Lands $389M DARPA Contract Modification for R&D, Engineering Services
GAO Says DOD’s $10.9B Tech Programs Not Tracking Performance Metrics
Army Unveils Executive Innovation Corps, Taps Private Sector Tech Leaders as Advisers
Catalyst Accelerator Seeks Startups With Directed Energy, EW Tech for Fall 2025 Cohort
CISA’s Kirk Lawrence on Secure by Design Framework
DLA Launches Initiative to Automate Technical Data Management
FCC to Modernize Satellite Licensing to Prioritize National Security
Army Issues Draft RFP for Next Generation Transponder-II Contract
NASA Issues RFI for Commercial Space Communication Capabilities
DARPA Unveils OASIC Program to Accelerate Quantum Tech Development
Top 5 AI Leaders in US Government & Military in 2025
FAR Council Releases Model Deviation Text for Sections Related to ICT Procurement, Emergency Acquisitions
Air Force Completes 1st Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming Experiment
Johns Hopkins APL, NAVSEA Partner to Advance Additive Manufacturing Adoption
NIST Issues New White Paper on Securing 5G Networks
DARPA to Demonstrate UAS VTOL Capabilities Soon
GSA Seeks Industry Input on OASIS+ Phase II Domains
Col. Nathan Stuckey Appointed Director of AFWERX
USPTO Advances Generative AI Adoption
Army Selects Brandon Pugh as Principal Cyber Adviser
NASA to Test FOSS Sensor System Performance During Hypersonic Flight
Energy Department Accelerates Authorization for New Nuclear Reactor Tests
DARPA Launches Capstone Program to Boost Software Security
Hegseth Announces Nominations of Daryl Caudle, Michael Donnelly to Key Navy Positions
Daniel Driscoll on Army Transformation Initiative
Trump Officially Nominates Space Force’s Michael Guetlein to Lead Golden Dome Initiative
Rodney Scott Confirmed as New CBP Commissioner
GAO: Army Should Adopt New Design Tools to Speed Up Air, Missile Defense Modernization
PPPL, SOSV & NJEDA Partner to Advance Plasma Technology
OUSD R&E Awards Up to $42M Funding for Warfighter Tech Development Under APFIT Program
Space Force, DIU Accelerating Adoption of Commercial Tech
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Mandates 5-Day Review for Contracts, Grants Over $100,000
Kristen Alexander Named Director of Assessments at Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for R&E
Gen. Christopher Mahoney Nominated as Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman
Senator Proposes Bill to Address Deepfake Use in Scams
Director Chris Scolese Says NRO Focused on Speed, Innovation & Partnerships
NASA Arcstone Mission Aims to Improve Remote Sensing Data Accuracy
NSF Requests Info on Key Technology Focus Areas
USACE Seeks Offers for $99M Design-Build Multiple-Award Task Order Contract
Shyam Sunder Appointed NIST Associate Director for Laboratory Programs
Ivo Djoubrailov Returns to Chief Data Officer Role at Department of Housing and Urban Development
DCS G-8 Karl Gingrich on How the Army Wants to Use AI to Better Perform Missions
Navy Completes Final USS Pierre Acceptance Trials
Tim Sheehy Proposes New Bills to Modernize Defense Acquisitions
Carnegie Mellon University Books $1.5B Contract for DOD R&D
NASA Tests RS-25 Engine for Future Artemis Missions
GAO Reviews VA Online Scheduling Modernization Project
Daniel Hibner Installed as US Army Joint Modernization Command Lead
OSTP Director Michael Kratsios Issues Federal Guidance on Gold Standard Science
Army Accepts Bell Textron’s First MV-75 FLRAA Virtual Prototype
NSA, CISA Release CSI Urging Adoption of Memory Safe Languages for Enhanced Software Security
New DISA System Secures Cross-Domain Data Transfer
Keeper Security Marks New Milestone With SOC 3 Compliance
SDA Launches T1DES Prototype Satellite
GSA, Elastic Sign OneGov Agreement to Offer Product Discounts to Federal Agencies
Justin Fanelli Issues Memo on DON CTO’s Priority Tech Areas
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Ban Government Use of Foreign Adversary AI Tools
Navy Demos Optimized Cross Domain Swarm Sensing Software Mission Planning Tech for Unmanned Systems
DHS S&T Seeking Applications for Remote Identity Validation Rally Phase 2
GAO Recommends ONCD to Lead National Quantum Strategy
Tricentis Launches 2 New Agentic AI Offerings for Enterprise-Grade Software Quality Testing
Senate Confirms Paul Dabbar as Commerce Deputy Secretary
DOD CIO Seeks Input on Risk Management Framework Modernization Effort
AIA to Serve as Navy Talent Pipeline Program National Facilitator
DLA R&D Roundup Identifies 16 Enterprise Problem Statements
Space Force Mulling Future of Transport Layer
Coast Guard Headquarters to Undergo Major Overhaul
Janet Petro Eyes New ‘Top-Level’ Structure for NASA
Timothey Hodgin Appointed Air Force Research Laboratory Command Chief
DHS Unveils New Homeland Security Advisory Council Members
How US-Iran Tensions Are Shaping Missile Defense Strategies
OUSD R&E Publishes New Guidance for Assured Access to Trusted Microelectronics
GAO Recommends Full Implementation of Risk Management Processes at NASA
NIST Publishes New Guideline on Securing APIs for Enterprise IT Systems
Air Force Modernizing B-2 Bombers to Meet Evolving Threats
GSA’s Josh Gruenbaum Asks Consulting Firms to Explain Federal Contracts in Plain Language
Morgan Adamski Exits U.S. Cyber Command, Patrick Ware Named New Executive Director
DOD Acquisition Chief Outlines Approval Process for IT Consulting Contracts