Year: 2026

Acquisition & Procurement

NGA has released a commercial solutions opening seeking innovative commercial technologies for automated global Foundation GEOINT ...

DIU Issues Solicitation for Massed Modular Aircraft

DIU is seeking lower-cost, modular unmanned aircraft for operations in contested environmentsThe initiative aims to reduce ...

Drones. JIATF 401 has published a handbook to promote a common understanding of drone threats and defense strategies.

DoD

JIATF 401 Releases Handbook on Countering Drone Threats

JIATF 401 released a handbook to build a shared understanding of counter-drone operationsThe guide captures lessons ...

Mars. The Mars Exploration Program's STRIDE Initiative has found seven companies to design advanced robotic mobility systems.

Contract Awards

NASA Selects Industry Partners to Develop Next-Generation Mars Mobility Systems

by Jamie Bennet

NASA unveiled the seven contract awardees that will develop concepts for advanced mobility systems that could ...

Pavan Pidugu. The Transportation Department chief digital and information officer is stepping down from his role, effective September 4, 2026.

Executive Moves

DOT CDIO Pavan Pidugu Stepping Down

by Charles Lyons-Burt

Pidugu served as CDIO for nearly a year and a half and at DOT for over ...

Lee Payne. The VA deputy under secretary for health has been named the department’s acting under secretary.

Executive Moves

VA Names Lee Payne Acting Under Secretary for Health

by Jane Edwards

VA Acting Under Secretary for Health Lee Payne has led EHR modernization effortsPayne brings more than ...

Cybersecurity

CISA Expects Final CIRCIA Rule in September

by Jane Edwards

CIRCIA reporting requirements are nearing implementationMore federal cyber rules are expected this fallThe 2026 Homeland Security ...

Michael Cadenazzi. The DOW assistant secretary discussed the investment in BAE Systems to expand RHM production.

DoD

BAE Systems Lands DOW Funding for Radiation-Hardened Chip Production

The investment will expand domestic production of radiation-hardened microelectronics for defense applicationsBAE Systems will restore its ...

Daniel Driscoll. The Army secretary discusses the xTech|Apex Intercept competition for low-cost interceptor development.

DoD

Army Launches xTech Competition for Low-Cost Interceptors

Acquisition & Procurement

The Army aims to accelerate the development of low-cost interceptor technologiesThe xTech|Apex Intercept Competition targets innovations ...

U.S. Navy. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs issued a sources sought notice for its next-gen undersea security project.

US Navy Seeks Industry Input for Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative

by Jamie Bennet