April 30, 2024

QUICK HITS

• Cyber diplomacy: How the DOS’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy plans to advance U.S. interests.

• [Listen] AI and Defense: Former Space Force CITO discusses AI supremacy in global tech race.

• FedRAMP overhaul: New standards aim to streamline security compliance.

• Defending aerial territory: Growing drone threat over US military bases.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

DOD CIO launches SWIFT to streamline software acquisition.

The Pentagon is ditching outdated bureaucracy with its new Software Fast Track (SWIFT) program, aiming to speed up software approvals using AI-driven assessments instead of traditional ATO and RMF processes. Acting DOD CIO Katie Arrington says it’s time to modernize and outpace adversaries.

Progress has been made on DOD financial management, but challenges remain.

The DOD’s latest financial audit shows improvement, but persistent issues remain. Leaders stress the need for better accountability, modernized systems, and cultural shifts to ensure financial readiness. With over 4,700 systems in play—some dating back to the 1950s—streamlining operations is no small task.

Budget cuts spark a debate about Army readiness.

The Pentagon’s budget stirs controversy with a potential 90,000-troop Army end-strength cut. Critics warn this cost-saving move could weaken readiness, while proponents argue for realignment to modernize capabilities. The debate highlights the tension between fiscal discipline and military preparedness.

ICYMI:

• USAF RFI: OTTI Integrated Program Office.

• Navy RFI: ESSM Open-Source Modeling and Simulation.

• Congress eyes $25B to jump-start Golden Dome.

• Lockheed Martin's says there are changes ahead for F-22 & F-35.

• Questions arise about the future force size of the F-47 6th-generation fighter.

Defense Contract Awards

• 12 companies were awarded a $990M USN Construction Services contract.

• BAE Systems inked a USSF Sophisticated Satellite C2 Solution contract.

• Integrated Data Services won a $99M USAF Program Management IDIQ.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• NOC welcomes a new CIDO from Honeywell & VP from Peraton.

• Nava appointed a new VP of Engineering & VP of Program Delivery.

Defense Job Openings

• USAF is hiring a Logistics Management Officer.

• ANG is seeking a Surface Maintenance Manager.

CHART

DOD Financial Management High-Risk Area Rating as of February 2025. From: GAO, DOD Financial Management: Accelerated Timelines Needed to Address Long-standing Isuses and Fraud Risk. GAO-25-108191. (Source)

INTEL COMMUNITY

ICYMI:

• NATO Special Notice: Enablement Support Services.

• Cyber threats loom large over U.S. space systems.

• Klas chosen to aid TACLAN's next-gen systems for USSOCOM support.

• i3 was awarded an FBI ITSSS-2 SCOR 4 contract.

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CIVILIAN

GSA launches OneGov Strategy to modernize IT procurement.

The GSA is shaking up IT procurement with its OneGov Strategy, aiming for direct OEM engagement, transparent pricing, and stronger cybersecurity. The move follows GSA’s push to cut waste in IT contracts, ensuring a smarter, more secure federal tech landscape.

Federal IT experts push for enterprise-wide modernization strategy.

Federal IT leaders are calling for a coordinated, enterprise-wide approach to modernizing outdated government systems. At a House Oversight hearing, experts emphasized the critical role of the TMF and strong agency leadership in driving progress. Without these, modernization efforts risk stalling.

The White House halts offshore wind funding.

The U.S. administration announced an emergency permitting process for energy and mining projects on federal lands, cutting approval times from months or years to a maximum of 28 days. Solar power and offshore wind were not included. Meanwhile, an Oklahoma wind turbine bill stalled in the Senate Energy Committee amid concerns over property rights.

ICYMI:

• DHA RFI: 3D Advanced Imaging Software System.

• Supreme Court backs HHS in Medicare DSH payments dispute.

• NASA's Dragonfly clears a key hurdle for its 2028 Titan mission.

• DynCorp settles False Claims Act lawsuit with a $21M payment.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Deloitte won a $32M TREAS IT operations and development support deal.

• Zolon PCS II inked a $5.3M FPAC HICKORY 1 Administrative Sys contract.

• Jacobs booked a GSA integrated service solutions deal.

• Laurel Health Advisors was awarded a spot on a GSA MAS contract.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• MITRE names a former PNNL CDO as its new COO.

• Aretum names a new Homeland Security BD Director.

Civilian Job Openings

• FAA needs a Surveillance Services Director.

• AOC wants a Mission Support Director.

M&A CORNER

Palo Alto Networks to acquire Protect AI to strengthen AI security.

Palo Alto Networks will acquire Protect AI to enhance its ability to safeguard government and enterprise AI ecosystems—including models, agents, and related tools—against security threats.

Amentum to sell Rapid Solutions to Lockheed Martin in $360M deal.

Amentum is offloading its Rapid Solutions business to Lockheed Martin for $360M. The move sharpens Amentum’s focus on mission-critical services while accelerating debt reduction efforts.

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. China's monumental Three Gorges Dam is disrupting the Earth’s rotation. Could the dam's water displacement be a contributing factor?SOURCE↗︎ 

2. Oops! Navy accidentally drops the F/A-18E Super Hornet in the ocean. An F/A-18 fighter jet carries a price tag of approximately $60 million. SOURCE↗︎

3. South Korea joins the 6-gen fighter jet race. SK’s Hanwha Aerospace aims to power its aircraft with domestically developed gas turbine engines. SOURCE↗︎

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