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7 contract opportunities to watch: USAF priorities for 2026.
DOD CDAO names Crucible 2 participants: 25 companies out of 133 who expressed interest will get to perform or observe.
Enterprise tech strategy: More deals expected after $9.7B Dell agreement.
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Navy invests in munitions innovation hubs to boost production.
The Navy is committing $50M to launch a Maryland-based munitions innovation hub, aiming to accelerate development and scale production of critical energetics. The facility will co-locate industry and government to tackle manufacturing bottlenecks.
AUKUS advances standardized payloads for undersea systems.
AUKUS partners are advancing a new initiative to standardize payloads for undersea drones, improving interoperability across allied platforms. Initial deliveries are expected by 2027, with a focus on surveillance, seabed warfare, and strike capabilities.
Pentagon eyes Cloud Marketplace for next JWCC.
The Pentagon is teeing up its next JWCC iteration. It’s bigger, broader, and more vendor-friendly. A draft plan outlines a three-tier cloud marketplace spanning hyperscalers, XaaS, and small innovators, with heavy focus on AI, edge ops, and resilience in contested environments.
ICYMI:
DARPA RFI: AI Forge Program.
USN RFI: Next Generation Hospital Ship T-AH(X).
Five big moves in Army next-generation C2.
DOD CIO urges industry to prioritize foundational cybersecurity.
Defense Contract Awards
SpaceX secured a $4.16B USSF Space-Based Airborne Tracking Program deal.
AeroVironmant won a $20M USAF Military Materials Development contract.
Nakupuna Federal bagged a $10M USN Engineering and Professional Support Services deal.
Blue Origin won a USSF NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 task order.
Follow the Defense Leaders
The Army’s newly formed division announced its Deputy Director.
Cypress International has a new CEO.
NEC NSS has chosen a CFO.
Defense Job Openings
CHART
GAO. Privacy and Cybersecurity: VA Has Made Progress Enhancing Security Controls for Protected Health Information. GAO-26-108651. May 21, 2026.
INTEL COMMUNITY
Top U.S. spy agencies feud over turf, mission.
A growing rift between the CIA and ODNI has disrupted intelligence sharing and joint assessments, with disputes over authority, declassification practices, and access to intelligence causing the agencies to operate increasingly independently. The feud has raised concerns that breakdowns in coordination could undermine national security decision-making during ongoing challenges involving Iran, China, and Russia.
ICYMI:
NATO RFI: Imagery Exploitation and Visualization Tools.
NGA Draft RFP: GSP III.
FBI seeks to enhance its biometric matching capabilities.
POTUS appointed an Acting Director of National Intelligence.
NSA has three new cybersecurity officials.
NGA is looking for a Chief, PEO Services Contracts.
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CIVILIAN
How federal agenices can inventory and govern AI systems with AI-BOMs.
Federal agencies are exploring the use of AI Bills of Materials (AI-BOMs) to inventory AI systems, track model components, data sources, and dependencies, and improve visibility into how AI tools are developed and deployed. Advocates say AI-BOMs could strengthen governance, risk management, and cybersecurity by giving agencies a standardized way to assess AI systems throughout their lifecycle.
GAO to review IRS Free File program performance.
The GAO is launching a review of the IRS Free File program following congressional concerns over its effectiveness. The investigation will assess program usage, costs, and taxpayer experience, along with oversight of industry partners, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of public-private service delivery models.
POTUS signs AI E.O. expanding oversight of frontier models.
A new executive order directs AI developers to provide advance notice of frontier model releases, up to 30 days, while stopping short of mandatory requirements. The voluntary framework focuses on national security risks, signaling a measured approach to oversight that balances government visibility with industry flexibility.
ICYMI:
SSS RFI: Selective Service Website Modernization.
TREAS RFI: Fraud Detection and Payment Integrity Tools.
USCG eyes potential $100M contract for systems enterprise program mgmt.
The DOJ is shifting toward more data-driven approaches to fraud detection.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Follow Civilian Leaders
DOE named its Acting Director for its CESER office.
SEC announces four new members of its Investor Advisory Committee.
EverFox selected a CRO.
ServBeyond has a new Solutions Delivery Director.
Civilian Job Openings
M&A CORNER
Motorola expands counter-drone portfolio with D-Fend acquisition.
Motorola Solutions is investing $1.5B to acquire D-Fend, signaling strong demand for counter-drone tech across government and critical infrastructure. D-Fend’s RF-based systems can take control of rogue drones mid-flight.
Arxis expands defense portfolio with dual acquisition.
Arxis has agreed to acquire Omnetics Connector Corporation and MagCanica, strengthening its position in high-reliability components for defense and space systems. The deal adds advanced connector and sensor capabilities critical to mission systems.
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
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New Ebola vaccines in development: Scientists push for rapid trials amid rising outbreak concerns. SOURCE↗︎
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