🛰️ Army funds new counterspace mission

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For the first time, the Army’s FY27 budget includes dedicated funding for counterspace capabilities, including satellite interdiction, navigation warfare, and space-based ISR. With a new military occupational specialty planned for 2026 and a space operations branch under consideration, the Army is signaling a long-term commitment to space domain readiness.

In an effort to stay ahead of evolving unmanned aerial threats, the Army will conduct biennial competitions to evaluate counter-UAS technologies. The initiative will assess solutions ranging from sensors to soldier-portable systems, with 12 vendors already selected for initial testing.

The Army is preparing to launch a major acquisition reform initiative aimed at streamlining requirements, accelerating delivery timelines, and improving industry collaboration. With $48 billion in contracts expected to transition over five years, the effort emphasizes performance-based outcomes and cultural change.

FedRAMP 2026 Initiatives

FedRAMP’s FY25 laid the groundwork for a sweeping overhaul of federal cloud security. After enduring long authorization cycles and backlog crushes, FedRAMP pivoted toward automation, launching its 20x initiative, completing 13 pilot authorizations, and reducing Rev5 reviews to under 30 days. It also introduced new standards, such as SCN (Significant Change Notifications), MAS (Minimum Assessment Standard), ADS (Authorization Data Sharing), and VDR (Vulnerability Detection & Response), for Rev5 modernization. In FY26, the focus turns to broad adoption: opening the 20x path, scaling agency uptake, and retiring legacy Rev5 paths.

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The SpaceX launch marks a key step toward the Pentagon’s vision of a resilient, low-Earth-orbit satellite mesh that can securely link forces and relay targeting data in real time.

The DOE has unveiled a national roadmap for fusion science and technology, outlining a path toward commercial viability in the 2030s. The strategy emphasizes AI-driven modeling, public-private partnerships, and expanded roles for national labs to accelerate fusion development.

The W.H. is highlighting a wave of domestic manufacturing investments, including $13 billion from Stellantis for EV production, $300 million from Whirlpool for appliance innovation, and $70 billion from pharmaceutical firms for R&D. The effort underscores a broader push to strengthen U.S. industrial capacity.

As the government shutdown enters its third week, major contractors, including Leidos and Peraton, are implementing austerity measures such as furloughs, reduced hours, and WARN notices. Civilian agencies have issued stop-work orders, and legislative efforts to guarantee contractor back pay remain stalled.

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LevelBlue has announced its intent to acquire Cybereason, a move designed to strengthen its global footprint in managed detection and response, extended detection and response (XDR), and threat intelligence.

IBM has announced its intent to acquire Cognitus, a move aimed at enhancing its SAP S/4HANA capabilities and expanding its global transformation services. The acquisition brings additional AI-driven tools and industry-specific expertise, particularly in regulated sectors such as defense and energy.

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D) The Army Corps of Engineers — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversaw the complete gut renovation of the White House from 1949 to 1952 after the building was deemed structurally unsafe. The $5.7 million project preserved the historic exterior while rebuilding the entire interior with a new steel frame, modern utilities, and even a bomb shelter beneath the East Terrace. (Source)