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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Air Force and Space Force seek record $338.8B in FY27.
The USAF and USSF are requesting a combined $339 billion in FY27 funding, marking a record investment aimed at readiness, modernization, and space superiority. The budget emphasizes advanced aircraft, nuclear deterrence, and space systems.
U.S. Navy evaluates $17B battleship amid carrier program uncertainty.
The U.S. Navy is assessing a proposed $17 billion Trump‑class battleship as uncertainty continues around the Ford‑class carrier program. Supporters cite potential capability and deterrence benefits, while critics raise concerns over cost, feasibility, and the strain such a program could place on the shipbuilding industrial base.
U.S. missile stockpiles strained during Iran conflict.
Recent operations against Iran significantly depleted U.S. missile inventories, raising concerns about readiness for future conflicts. Analysts estimate the U.S. used roughly 45–50% of some key missile stockpiles, and replenishment could take three to five years—bad news if the next crisis shows up early.
ICYMI:
USAF RFI: Mobile Command and Control Systems.
USN RFI: LCS MRG RENK Engineering Support.
E‑7 Wedgetail left out of the Pentagon’s 2027 budget.
Navy sets August decision for its next-generation fighter.
Defense Contract Awards
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r4 Federal appointed a former NGA Director as its new CEO.
A retired Lt. General has joined Virtualitics’ Advisory Board.
Defense Job Openings
OSD is hiring a Chief of Staff.
NAVSEA is seeking a Program Manager.
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INTEL COMMUNITY
Air Force budget transparency masks long-standing classified pass-through funding.
Although the U.S. defense budget is widely viewed as transparent, the USAF has long included billions in classified pass‑through funding. These non‑blue dollars inflate topline figures while supporting intelligence programs beyond Air Force control.
Anthropic reviews reported unauthorized access to Mythos.
Anthropic is reviewing claims that an unauthorized group gained access to its restricted Mythos cyber tool. Mythos was released to select vendors, including Apple, under Project Glasswing to limit misuse. The incident highlights concerns that the tool could be weaponized against corporate security.
ICYMI:
USAF RFI: Accelerated Devt. of the 2nd Gen Anti-Jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO.
SOUTHCOM launches Autonomous Warfare Command.
MANTECH secured an $875 IC Full-Spectrum Cyber Solutions contract.
ODNI is looking for an Executive Officer - Senior Enclave IC Support Element.
NGA wants an Associate Director for Capabilities.
TRIVIA 🤔
Which U.S. president was the first to appear on a circulating U.S. coin?
Just click the choice you think is right & the correct answer will be shown. Scroll down to the bottom of this email for more information about the correct answer.
CIVILIAN
House committee advances $469B FY27 military construction and VA funding.
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $469 billion FY27 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding package, strengthening investments in veterans’ health care, military housing, and infrastructure. The measure passed unanimously, positioning it for further consideration as the appropriations process moves forward.
Related: House advances $3.4B FY27 VA EHR funding with oversight conditions.
DOT announces $2.04B investment to modernize U.S. rail infrastructure.
The USDOT announced a $2.04 billion investment to modernize U.S. rail infrastructure nationwide. The funding focuses on improving safety, capacity, and system reliability through upgrades to rail corridors, bridges, and tracks, signaling continued federal commitment to long‑term rail modernization.
Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts over contractor vetting concerns.
The Treasury Department terminated all Booz Allen Hamilton contracts after losing confidence in the firm’s contractor vetting process. The Treasury Secretary cited a past IRS data leak affecting roughly 406,000 taxpayers as evidence that privacy safeguards fell short.
ICYMI:
Senate RFI: Cybersecurity Support Services.
VA RFI: Enterprise Service Desk Managed Contact Center Infrastructure.
New maritime technology enables non‑contact interdiction of small boats.
Regulatory update: FAR adjusts trade agreements act thresholds.
VA FSS is expanding the max performance period for its 8 MAS to 20 years.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Palantir won a $300M USDA IT Modernization BPA.
Qbase won a $16M DHA Network Engineers and Specialists Bridge contract.
NASA awards 30 small business contracts to advance space technologies.
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TRIVIA ANSWER ⭐️
D) Abraham Lincoln — In 1909 Abraham Lincoln became the first American President to be featured on a circulating coin when Theodore Roosevelt and the United States Treasury Department decided to celebrate his 100th birthday by redesigning the one-cent coin. (Source)
