June 20, 2025

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DARPA wants the Resilient Software Systems Accelerator to support adoption of formal methods—mathematically rigorous tools that validate software security before deployment. By eliminating exploitable vulnerabilities at the source, the initiative aims to stay ahead of adversaries who aren’t waiting for invitations.

The DOD has terminated its $17.9 billion Global Household Goods contract with HomeSafe Alliance, following persistent performance shortfalls and technological delays. After years of attempted reform, the Pentagon is reverting to its legacy moving system to ensure reliability for military families during relocation.

House appropriators want the USAF to boost transparency on major weapons programs like the Sentinel ICBM and NGAD fighter, criticizing vague budget lines that blur costs. They’re demanding clearer reports and regular briefings to improve oversight. The goal is to track spending and modernization efforts more precisely.

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The CIA has introduced a fourth strategic pillar to its AI framework, emphasizing the operationalization of AI across mission execution. According to the agency’s CAIO, this shift reflects a maturation from data accessibility to the routine deployment of AI capabilities in core intelligence activities.

DHS Secretary Noem has issued new guidance requiring her office to review and approve all contract and grant awards exceeding $100K. The policy—effective ahead of the fiscal year’s busiest procurement period—affects over 5,100 annual actions and aims to enhance oversight, reduce waste, and ensure alignment with departmental priorities.

DHS is advancing domestic shipbuilding and Arctic security through a trilateral pact with Canada and Finland. The ICE Pact supports critical infrastructure, supply chain resilience, and expansion of the U.S. polar icebreaking fleet to counter rising geopolitical activity in the Arctic region.

The DOE plans to launch at least three small modular nuclear reactors by mid-2026 to boost clean energy and grid reliability. The effort includes up to $900M in funding to support early projects and strengthen U.S. energy supply chains.

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Raft has acquired N3bula Systems to create a unified AI and data backbone for joint force operations. The combo promises 10x faster decision-making, 24/7 threat monitoring, and near-zero latency across domains.

Kongsberg Discovery will acquire Sonatech, a U.S.-based sonar tech firm, to boost its access to the U.S. Navy and expand its underwater systems portfolio. With Sonatech’s 50+ years of acoustic expertise, Kongsberg is diving headfirst into the U.S. defense market.

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B) 1941 - The Louisiana Maneuvers before World War II — These historic war games involved over 400,000 troops and helped shape U.S. battlefield tactics for WWII. Future generals like Eisenhower and Patton cut their teeth here, while contractors scrambled to supply everything from tents to tanks—an early example of massive military logistics in action.