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QUICK HITS
Domestic military manufacturing: Essential pillar of national security.
NASA cuts raise question: Who will drive space research?
Chip EQUIP Act: Lawmakers move to block funding recipients from buying China-made tools.
Amazon Web Services: $50B investment to strengthen AI and supercomputing infrastructure for government.
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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
DOD IG audit reveals gaps in contractor property accounting.
A DOD Inspector General audit flagged weaknesses in how the Pentagon tracks government property in contractors’ hands—an issue tied to billions in assets and financial reporting accuracy.
Space Force: funding, training needed to counter China’s space rise.
A congressional commission warns that China’s rapid expansion in space—over 1,000 satellites and a growing “kill mesh” network—poses escalating threats to U.S. space dominance. The USSF may need double or triple its budget, plus more wargaming and simulation tools, to keep pace.
Golden Dome missile defense solicitation drop date announced.
The USSF has announced plans to solicit proposals for the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative, with a request for prototypes expected December 7 and awards projected by February 2026. While advocates highlight innovation, critics caution that costs could exceed $500 billion and raise significant technical and strategic concerns.
ICYMI:
USAF CSO: Armament Directorate Rapid Response (ADRR).
Army RFI: Joint Program Executive Office for CBRND Operational Support.
USAF, Lockheed, industry partners controls UAS from 5th-gen fighter cockpit.
DIU adds Heven AeroTech’s Z1, the first hydrogen drone, to Blue UAS list
Defense Contract Awards
Follow the Defense Leaders
Valinor has a new Market Lead.
Kraken’s Advisory Board has three new advisors, including former Sec of State.
Defense Job Openings
AFGSC needs an MP&S Executive Director.
USAF wants an FSS Deputy Director.
CHART
GAO. Offshore Patrol Cutter: Coast Guard Should Gain Key Knowledge Before Buying More Ships. GAP-26-107583. November 2025. Page 46. (Source)
INTEL COMMUNITY
ICYMI:
How ODNI’s “hunters” pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files.
Fleet Space finds massive lithium deposit using AI and satellites.
BlackSky delivers first high-res images from third Gen-3 satellite.
Boeing won an $878M USSOCOM MH-47G Helicopters contract.
Enabled Intelligence booked a $708M NGA Data Labeling Support contract.
STATCOM has a new Commander.
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CIVILIAN
Civilian agency spending cratered during the shutdown.
Civilian agency spending plunged during the recent shutdown, with the 20 largest agencies spending 63% less in October 2025 compared to the same month the year before, and some individual agencies seeing drops as steep as 84%. The spending collapse reflects widespread furloughs of acquisition staff, delayed contract awards, and invoice backlogs.
NASA reduces Boeing Starliner flights following mission setback.
NASA has scaled back Boeing’s Starliner program after a 2024 crewed mission encountered thruster malfunctions that left astronauts aboard the ISS for nine months. Future flights will shift to cargo operations as the agency reassesses the spacecraft’s readiness for human transport.
W.H. launches Genesis Mission: a unified federal AI platform.
A new executive order introduces “Genesis Mission,” a Manhattan Project‑style initiative to unify federal datasets and DOE supercomputers into one AI platform. The effort aims to train foundation models, automate research, and accelerate breakthroughs.
ICYMI:
DHS RFI: Online Database of Preventive and Travel Health Information-Enterprise and Aerial Route Intelligence Subscription Services.
VA Sources Sought: UPS Preventive Maintenance contract.
[Watch] VA funds over 200 studies exploring AI applications.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Digital Foundation Computer Consulting won an $11M GSA GSA HSPD-12 Nationwide Administrative contract.
Kilda Group inked a $2M IRS Enterprise File Storage Development contract.
Agile3Vets JV won a $1M VA Community Care Networks-Next Gen deal.
CompTech booked a $557K EPA Help Desk IT Support Services Bridge deal.
Follow Civilian Leaders
GovCIO has a new NSS Sector President.
Microsoft hired a new Responsible AI Senior Director.
Civilian Job Openings
DOJ is seeking a Director.
DOE is hiring an Assistant Director.
M&A CORNER
VTG acquires Miklos Systems to boost digital transformation.
VTG has acquired Miklos Systems Inc., aiming to bolster digital transformation capabilities across the intelligence community. The deal expands VTG’s portfolio in software engineering, cloud, and cybersecurity.
Dataminr buys ThreatConnect for $290M.
Dataminr has completed its acquisition of ThreatConnect, finalizing a $290 million deal that will combine the companies’ data and analytics platforms to deliver artificial intelligence-powered threat intelligence.
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
DOI modernizes national park access, cuts costs. Expect updated annual pass designs, adjusted pricing, and expanded motorcycle access. SOURCE↗︎
Nvidia–Google AI chip rivalry intensifies amid Meta discussions. Will Meta spend billions on Google’s AI chips? SOURCE↗︎
New X location disclosure tool revealed major U.S. political accounts. Multiple high‑engagement accounts have been accused of spreading misleading content. SOURCE↗︎
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