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Facing the prospect of deterring two near‑peer nuclear competitors at once, DOD leaders told lawmakers the U.S. must accelerate modernization of all three legs of the nuclear triad. With New START expired and China’s rapid “strategic breakout,” officials warn the current arsenal must be capable of imposing unacceptable costs on both adversaries.

The USSF is developing a formal strategy for cislunar operations, anticipating increased activity as upcoming NASA lunar missions expand the operational environment beyond geosynchronous orbit. Leadership emphasizes the need for clearer roles and sustained focus in this domain, signaling a maturing framework for monitoring and protecting U.S. interests in the broader Earth‑Moon system.

The U.S. is pursuing an expansion of its Columbia‑ and Virginia‑class submarine production capacity to preserve its undersea advantage as China accelerates its own manufacturing pace. With an aging attack‑sub fleet projected to hold at 47 boats through 2030 and industrial constraints tightening, the effort reflects growing concerns about sustaining long‑term undersea competitiveness.

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USSPACECOM is launching a quarterly series of classified commercial wargames, beginning March 23, to involve industry directly in assessing emerging orbital threats. With 25 companies participating in the inaugural session, the exercises aim to strengthen information‑sharing and improve responses to scenarios such as WMDs in space, reinforcing the command’s broader industry‑integration strategy.

The SecDef indicated that the Pentagon’s anticipated supplemental request for operations in Iran may reach $200 billion, noting the figure remains subject to adjustment. The acknowledgment reflects rising operational costs and signals preparations for a potentially prolonged campaign.

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Senators were briefed on DOE’s accelerated push to meet the administration’s 400‑GW nuclear capacity goal, with testimony underscoring progress on reactor restarts, uprates, and a $1 billion loan to support near‑term additions. Witnesses also highlighted persistent challenges, from fuel‑supply constraints to regulatory and workforce gaps that could affect the pace of this large‑scale nuclear buildout.

The House Science Committee has advanced the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, authorizing $100 million in FY 2026 to update and expand the nation’s VHF weather‑alert infrastructure. Amendments emphasize upgrades in remote, high‑risk regions and restrict procurement from foreign adversaries.

GSA and NIST have formed a joint initiative to create standardized AI testing and evaluation methods for federal deployment. Housed within NIST's Center for AI Standards and Innovation, the effort aims to reduce duplicative pilots and equip agencies with benchmarks, guidelines, and checklists for secure, effective AI integration.

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Merlin has finalized its merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV and commenced trading on Nasdaq under “MRLN.” The transaction delivers approximately $200 million in gross proceeds and reflects an $800 million pre‑money valuation, strengthening the company’s ability to advance its AI‑enabled autonomous flight technologies across military and civilian markets.

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D) FDR’s Rural Electrification Administration— Executive Order 7037 created the REA on May 11, 1935, and funding was channeled through cooperative electric power companies, hundreds of which still exist today. (Source)