April 25, 2025

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

DOD overhauls defense acquisitions, eyes cost cuts.

The Pentagon is reviewing all 72 active major defense acquisition programs to identify potential changes or cancellations. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized mission alignment and efficiency, citing $5.1 billion in savings so far. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is driving reforms.

Acting Pentagon CIO approves accelerated cybersecurity standards for contractors.

The Pentagon is ditching outdated cybersecurity approval processes in favor of AI-driven automation. Acting CIO Katie Arrington announced the Software Fast Track (SWIFT) initiative, replacing the Risk Management Framework and Authorization To Operate system. Faster, smarter security approvals are coming for defense contractors.

USSF plans to revamp 3M lines of outdated code for next-gen nuclear monitoring.

The DOD is aiming to modernize outdated nuclear monitoring software to enhance security and reliability. Aging systems pose risks, and this upgrade aims to improve data accuracy and threat detection. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen critical infrastructure.

ICYMI:

• DN RFI: Software Development Support.

• Army RFI: Logistics Civil Augmentation Program.

• Shoot down threats before they see you: F-22 just got…”stealthier.”

• Lockheed Martin refines F-35, F-22 with next-gen tech upgrade.

Defense Contract Awards

• PCG-SMX JV booked a $532M USN IT services contract.

• Peraton inked a $206.5M Army IT and Computing Services deal.

• Deloitte secured a $135M USAF Technical Support contract.

• SPA bagged a $43.5M Nuclear Weapons Surety Program Support deal.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• V2X selected a new CHRO.

• ManTech has a new Defense Sector BD President.

Defense Job Openings

• ANGU is looking for a Force Support Director.

• DN needs a Region Executive Director.

TRIVIA 🤔

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INTEL COMMUNITY

NRO and Space Force launch another secret mission.

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and U.S. Space Force launched NROL-145, a classified payload aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. While details remain under wraps, speculation points to Starshield spy satellites for advanced reconnaissance.

ICYMI:

• FBI RFI: Cross-domain Cybersecurity Solution.

• DIA RFI: Common Data Fabric.

• USSOCOM RFI: Dry Combat Submersible In-service Engineering.

• NGA RFI: Next Generation Contract Writing System.

• ASRC Federal’s defense and intel operating group has a new leader.

CIVILIAN

Congress moves to extend TMF for federal IT modernization.

Reps. Gerry Connolly and Nancy Mace are pushing to reauthorize the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) until 2032. The bipartisan bill aims to modernize federal IT, tackle legacy system inefficiencies, and increase transparency. With $1 billion allocated across 63 projects, lawmakers want to ensure continued funding.

POTUS fast-tracks fossil fuel and mining projects.

POTUS is using emergency powers to accelerate fossil fuel and mining approvals on public lands. The Interior Department is cutting environmental review timelines to 14 or 28 days, bypassing traditional processes. Critics warn of environmental risks, while officials argue it boosts energy security.

Trump orders AI education overhaul for U.S. schools.

The White House is launching a nationwide AI education initiative, creating a task force and leveraging federal grants to integrate AI into K-12 curricula. The plan prioritizes teacher training, student exposure, and public-private partnerships to ensure U.S. leadership in AI innovation.

ICYMI:

• GSA RFI: Control Datalogger.

• VA RFI: BMS Software Upgrade Services.

• CISA, DHS, and INL collaborate to enhance cyber defense training for critical infrastructure.

• FAA fast-tracks NOTAM system overhaul for safer air travel.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Consensus Solutions secured a $10M SBA ODRR Assessment and After-Action Reporting Services contract.

• IBM won a $4.9M Departmental Offices System Support deal.

• Summit Consulting booked a $1.3M DOT ECIP Support Services deal. 

• Skyland Cyber inked a $1.3M DOJ OJP AEGIS System Support contract.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• Xcelerate Solutions has chosen a new Homeland Security and State Department VP for Growth.

• Mettel named its Federal Strategy and Planning VP.

Civilian Job Openings

• CBP is hiring a Port Director.

• OSTP is hiring an Assistant Director.

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M&A CORNER

Amentum sells Rapid Solutions unit for $360 million.

Amentum is streamlining its focus by selling its Rapid Solutions product business to Lockheed Martin for $360 million. The deal, expected to close in late 2025, will shift 230 employees to Lockheed and generate $325 million in after-tax proceeds. Amentum aims to sharpen its mission-critical services while accelerating debt reduction.

Boeing sells portion of Digital Aviation assets to Thoma Bravo.

Boeing is trimming its portfolio, selling parts of its Digital Aviation Solutions business—including Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways—to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion. The aerospace giant will retain core digital capabilities for fleet maintenance and diagnostics.

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. Who will the next Pope be? It remains unpredictable for a multitude of reasons. SOURCE↗︎ 

2. Japan unveiled its latest electromagnetic railgun. It’s designed to counter hypersonic missile threats. SOURCE↗︎

3. DeepSeek transferred user data to China without consent. South Korea’s PIPP revealed that DeepSeek AI secretly sent users’ data to a cloud platform without consent. SOURCE↗︎

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TRIVIA ANSWER ⭐️

D) The U.S. Army Signal Corps radar research contracts — During and after World War II, the U.S. Army Signal Corps issued major contracts to develop radar and communications systems, pushing advancements in microwave technology. These innovations not only gave the U.S. a military edge during the Cold War but also laid the groundwork for civilian applications, including the invention of the microwave oven by Percy Spencer at Raytheon—another example of military-funded innovation transforming daily life.