May 16, 2025

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• Space Force Special Operations Command: It’s officially on the launchpad!

• GAO’s Green Book gets updated: 2025 updates help managers manage risks from fraud, improper payments, info security, and big program changes.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Army advances electronic warfare with new forces and capabilities.

The Army is taking a major step in modernizing its electronic warfare operations, integrating new forces, training guides, and advanced capabilities. With a focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance, the service aims to enhance battlefield awareness and response.

Space Force is testing space-based sensors to track airborne targets.

The USSF is teaming up with the USAF and NORTHCOM to test whether satellites can track airborne targets, potentially complementing or even replacing current aircraft-based systems like the Air Moving Target Indicator (AMTI). If successful, this could lead to satellites providing real-time tracking data to military units across land, sea, and air.

The Army could scale back HADES spy plane fleet to six aircraft.

The Army could potentially cut its planned fleet of High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) spy planes in half, reducing the buy from 12 to six. Officials say the move aligns with budget constraints and evolving threat assessments, but the program remains committed to deep-sensing capabilities.

ICYMI:

• DN SS: T-34 & T-44 OEM Engineering Data Support.

• DN SS: C/KC-130 Individual Aircraft Tracking Database and Service Life Assessment Tool.

• USSF is analyzing the advantages, trade-offs of in-space refueling.

• DOD speeds up search for “low-collateral tech” to counter unfriendly drones.

• A “golden” opp: MDA seeks missile defense innovations for the dome.

• Here’s how Golden Dome will reshape our military space strategy.

Defense Contract Awards

• V2X secured a spot on the $379M Army Training contract.

• BAH booked a $210M USAF Nimbus Technical Engineering Support deal.

• Amentum inked a $92M USN Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems contract.

• SEACORP won a $30M USN XML Test Data Analysis Tool development IDIQ.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• The Senate confirms the Pentagon’s new CTO.

• Dewberry selected a new President.

Defense Job Openings

• USAF wants an ACOO.

• NAVSEA needs a Manager.

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INTEL COMMUNITY

NATO debates U.S. push for 5% GDP defense spending.

The U.S. is urging NATO allies to ramp up defense investment to 5% of GDP over the next seven years, citing growing threats from Russia, terrorism, and China. While some nations are on board, others are struggling to meet even the current 2% target. With a high-stakes summit approaching, expect heated discussions ahead.

FBI disbands one of its public corruption squads.

The FBI is disbanding its Washington-based public corruption squad, which investigated fraud and misconduct among federal officials and members of Congress. Investigations into public corruption will continue through other units, but this reorganization marks a change in how such cases are handled at the federal level.

ICYMI:

• DOS RFI: IT Service Management Solution.

• DHS SS: Coastal Maritime Domain Awareness Solutions.

• SDA on track for summer launch of Tranche 1 satellites.

• DOD contractor, ex-FBI officer sues over covert recording in honeypot scam.

• The AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Management Office has a new leader.

• NSA’s Cyber chief will retire at the end of May.

• Excella appointed a new National Security VP.

• INSCOM is looking for a Staff Management Officer.

CIVILIAN

USDOT approves $607M for infrastructure projects nationwide.

The USDOT has greenlit 76 new infrastructure grants, totaling $607 million, to tackle long-overdue projects. From rail safety to wildlife crossings, the funding aims to clear a backlog of 3,200 stalled initiatives. With 405 grants approved so far, USDOT is pushing to accelerate project delivery.

White house audits energy grants.

The White House is reviewing $15 billion in energy grants awarded under the previous administration, citing concerns over rushed spending and project viability. The DOE warns that some grants may be modified or terminated if they don’t meet new standards. Expect political fireworks as the audit unfolds.

HHS “aggressively” leveraging AI to offset budget cut impacts.

HHS Secretary is pushing the department to use AI aggressively to counter the impact of big budget cuts. The goal is to reduce administrative costs and focus more resources on direct health services. This move opens up new opportunities for contractors specializing in AI, health IT, and data analytics to support HHS modernization efforts.

ICYMI:

• Library of Congress RFI: IT Service Management Cloud Platform.

• [Listen] NOAA enhances maritime security with AI and autonomy.

• VisualVault and Carahsoft team up to enhance document and data efficiency for the public sector.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Rocket Lab inked a $300M NASA Aspera Mission Launch contract.

• VASTEC booked an $18M IRS OCIO Scanning and Digitalization Services deal.

• Reston Consulting Group secured a $5M Infrastructure Ops Support BPA.

• Fedstack won a GSA IT Services contract.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• Riverside Research has a new CTO.

Civilian Job Openings

• FAA is seeking an Enterprise Services Director.

• CBP is hiring a Program Manager.

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M&A CORNER

ATI acquires Carrot to enhance incentive-driven research programs.

Advanced Technology International (ATI) has acquired Carrot, a firm specializing in incentive-based innovation programs. The move strengthens ATI’s ability to foster competition and collaboration in critical national security sectors, from shipbuilding to medical preparedness.

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. Google’s DeepMind unveils AlphaEvolve: It’s a Gemini-powered AI agent that autonomously designs cutting-edge algorithms. SOURCE↗︎ 

2. BlackSky expands global defense partnerships with Gen-3 early access.
   The company’s high-resolution satellite imagery will enhance intelligence operations for international defense customers. SOURCE↗︎

3. Coinbase disclosed a data breach. Customer information has been compromised. Losses projected to reach as high as $400 million. SOURCE↗︎

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