August 22, 2025

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The USSF is rapidly scaling its acquisition infrastructure, launching Systems Delta 85 and planning five more units by October. These deltas consolidate hardware and software development under Space Systems Command, streamlining handoffs to operational units and accelerating delivery of capabilities like missile tracking, space domain awareness, and battle management.

The Army’s new principal cyber advisor wants to shift AI-enabled cyber tools from enterprise-level experiments to operational edge deployment. He says offensive and defensive units need smarter automation—like malicious code detection—with humans still in the loop.

On August 26 DARPA will brief industry on its new Mapping Machine Learning to Physics (ML2P) program, which aims to develop energy-efficient AI systems for austere battlefield environments. Traditional machine learning models consume excessive power—often incompatible with battery- and generator-based field operations.

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Congress is reviewing the Army’s FY26 request to expand its small uncrewed aircraft systems—think ISR, EW, and strike missions under 55 lbs and 3,500 feet. The report outlines plans for Group 1 and 2 drones, with lawmakers weighing how (and how much) to support tactical integration.

DNI Gabbard has unveiled a sweeping plan—dubbed "ODNI 2.0"—to reduce her agency’s staff by over 40%, eliminate redundant offices like the Foreign Malign Influence Center and the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, and save more than $700 million annually.

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy is rewriting key sections of the FAR to mandate best-in-class (BIC) contracts for common goods and services. The move aims to eliminate duplicative vehicles, boost governmentwide purchasing power, and streamline acquisition.

The USCG has established a new Program Executive Office (PEO) to accelerate the adoption of robotics and autonomous technologies, including counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). As part of its Force Design 2028 modernization blueprint, the office will oversee the full lifecycle of capability development—from requirements and acquisition to integration and sustainment.

The IRS has launched a congressionally mandated survey to gather public feedback on its free Direct File tax platform and possible alternatives, as lawmakers consider whether tax filing should be handled by a government-run service or private companies. TREAS will use the results to report to Congress by October, while critics argue Direct File is costly and competes with private software, despite growing taxpayer usage and favorable reviews.

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Pasteur Labs has acquired FOSAI to accelerate real-world deployment of its Simulation Intelligence Platform, which integrates AI/ML with physics-based modeling. FOSAI brings deep expertise in space systems and dual-use autonomy, with a track record supporting DARPA, US Space Force, and defense primes.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has acquired key engine technology assets from Achates Power to enhance its unmanned aircraft systems with advanced propulsion solutions. Achates Power’s opposed-piston engine technology offers improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and high power density; the acquisition aligns with GA-ASI's mission to deliver innovative airborne platforms.

LevelBlue has completed its acquisition of Trustwave, positioning itself as the world's largest independent managed security services provider, with an expanded cybersecurity portfolio and enhanced capabilities to serve federal, state, and local government markets.

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B) World War I — The U.S. government introduced cost-plus contracts during World War I as a response to the urgent demands of wartime production. These contracts allow contractors to be reimbursed for all associated costs of a project, in addition to earning a guaranteed profit, either as a fixed amount or a percentage of total costs. (Source)