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The Pentagon has increased the Golden Dome program’s budget by $10 billion, bringing the total to $185 billion to accelerate key space-based capabilities, including AMTI, HBTSS, and the Space Data Network. Three new primes have been added to the project: Lockheed Martin, RTX, and NOC.

The Navy is undertaking a formal restructuring of its SBIR/STTR programs following a six‑month pause, aiming to streamline processes and accelerate capability transition. With 70% of program actions concentrated in a single office, the service plans to centralize contract execution and expand private‑capital partnerships to deliver technologies to the fleet more rapidly.

The USSF has finalized its mission‑focused acquisition portfolios, adding offices for space control and orbital warfare to improve oversight and accelerate capability delivery. Senior leaders note that program assignments are still being refined, but all seven Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) are now in place to support emerging mission needs, including cislunar activities.

GAO. 2025 Tax Filing: Management of Agency Reforms and Workforce Planning Needed to Address Severe Risks to Future IRS Operations. GAO-26-108116. March 16, 2026.

Federal agencies are rapidly translating the National Cyber Strategy’s six pillars into operational priorities. DOE, FBI, the Army, and CISA report early actions across critical‑infrastructure security, workforce development, deterrence, and AI‑enabled capabilities, reflecting coordinated efforts to implement the strategy’s directives.

The Pentagon’s early use of LUCAS drones in Operation Epic Fury highlights both their effectiveness and their scarcity. With inventories still “in the dozens,” DOD is seeking to scale production of these low‑cost, long‑range systems that have already proven valuable in strikes against Iran, well before full‑rate manufacturing begins.

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The CDC has released its first enterprise AI strategy, emphasizing the adoption of “agentic” tools capable of autonomously performing complex tasks. Nearly 10% of the agency’s 100 AI use cases in 2025 fell into this category, prompting new guidance to support public health partners in applying these capabilities.

Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh used the Waste Management Symposia to outline a significantly expanded vision for the Office of Environmental Management, emphasizing accelerated nuclear cleanup, alignment with national energy priorities, and support for U.S. leadership in emerging technologies, including AI.

DHS is preparing substantial investments in surveillance technologies for 2026, including hundreds of millions in new contracts and a $1 billion Palantir agreement. As capabilities for detection, tracking, and data extraction expand, observers note that oversight mechanisms appear to be weakening in parallel.

Motorola Solutions snapped up Exacom to boost its 911 and radio‑logging tech, unifying the “audible truth” of emergency calls with video and AI. With integrations across 85+ systems and added cybersecurity from SecuLore, it’s a big move toward cleaner, smarter incident data.

Google finally closed its $32B deal for cloud‑security Wiz, betting big that locking in an AI‑powered, multicloud security platform will help customers keep threats in check—even as attackers get smarter. Wiz keeps its brand and stays multicloud‑friendly.

AeroVironment will acquire California‑based ESAero in a $200 million agreement, aiming to enhance its ability to transition unmanned aircraft concepts into production. ESAero’s advanced prototyping and manufacturing expertise will be integrated into AV’s Precision Strike and Defense Systems group, supporting the company’s broader expansion in autonomous systems.

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