May 9, 2025

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

The Air Force’s F-47: a sixth-gen fighter with challenges.

The USAF is pushing forward with the F-47, its first sixth-generation fighter, promising advanced stealth and extended range. But concerns over aerial refueling capacity and budget strains raise questions about its feasibility. Will the F-47 soar or struggle?

Pentagon tightens messaging security after “Signalgate” fallout.

After the “Signalgate” controversy, the Pentagon is prioritizing secure platforms for sensitive instant messaging. Acting CIO Katie Arrington is pushing for encrypted, government-approved alternatives to prevent future leaks and ensure military leaders have reliable communication tools.

DISA pushes for stricter data standards across COCMs, allies for CJADC2 effort.

The current lack of standardized data practices and varying levels of cybersecurity among partners impede the development of a unified, global CJADC2 system. DISA leaders emphasize that CJADC2 was intended to be an enterprise-level solution, not isolated by theater, but the absence of a cohesive enterprise framework has led to disparate implementations across different regions.

ICYMI:

• Army RFI: Army Intelligence Data Platform (AIDP) Cloud to Edge (CtoE).

• USAF RFI: Advanced Satellite Communication Ground Entry Point.

• Space RCO eyes product line for orbital warfare satellites.

• SWFT initiative aims to fast-track software approvals.

• DOD’s personnel nominee wants to curb DOGE data access.

Defense Contract Awards

• Rocket Lab teams up with USAF for Neutron re-entry mission.

• 7 companies to compete for tasks on the $249M Army Energy Services MAC.

• Rite-Solutions booked a $244M USN NGSP Support contract.

• Rolls-Royce Marine NA won a $24M USN Design Agent Engineering contract.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• Former BAH, Unilever cybersecurity expert is welcomed as DOD’s new CIO.

• Excella appointed a new National Security Market VP.

Defense Job Openings

• USPACFLT is hiring a Business Management Director.

• DISA is seeking a Program Manager.

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INTEL COMMUNITY

U.S. orders intelligence agencies to step up spying on Greenland.

The U.S. has intensified intelligence operations in Greenland. This move aims to gather information on Greenland's independence movement and public sentiment regarding U.S. resource extraction. Not pleased, Denmark has summoned the U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen for an explanation.

Agencies strengthen security with zero trust and phishing-resistant authentication.

Federal agencies are doubling down on cybersecurity, adopting zero trust principles and phishing-resistant authentication to combat evolving threats. Okta’s latest report highlights a surge in security tool adoption, with government organizations ranking among the top sectors for detected authentication threats.

ICYMI:

• USSOCOM Solicitation: PEO SDA CSO PM Intel Digital ISR Area of Interest.

• DOS RFI: GenAI Contracting Assistant Tool Support Services.

• Booz Allen wins NGA Luno A and B contracts.

• Trilogy inked a $93M FBI Crime Database Modernization contract.

• WHS is looking for a Capability and Resource Integration Director.

CIVILIAN

NASA skips Delhi space summit amid budget cuts and restructuring.

NASA’s absence at the Global Space Exploration Conference in Delhi has raised eyebrows. Budget cuts and internal restructuring has forced the agency to sit this one out, leaving 35 other nations to discuss the future of space collaboration without its input.

Federal cost-cutting forces cyber contractors to rethink government ties.

Budget cuts are shaking up cybersecurity contracting, forcing firms to adapt as federal agencies tighten spending. With fewer resources, companies must prove their value while navigating shifting priorities. The DOGE’s reductions are reshaping how the private sector engages with federal cybersecurity needs.

CISA’s budget battle: Noem says agency is back on track.

DHS Secretary Noem insists CISA is “back on mission” despite concerns over proposed budget cuts. Lawmakers question whether slashing $491 million from the agency’s funding will strengthen cybersecurity or leave critical infrastructure vulnerable.

ICYMI:

• VA RFI: Private Medical Record Retrieval Services.

• GSA expands contract review; nine more firms are under scrutiny.

• Treasury simplifies IT shared services with a "meal deal" approach.

• Industry is pushing for the National Quantum Reauthorization Act to pass.

• Starlink could connect more than 10,000 planes by 2034.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Steampunk secured a $2.4M DEA DMS and Help Desk Support Services deal.

• Workday won $342K OPM HR Management contract.

• CompTech inked a $1.4M EPA Region 5 IT Support Bridge deal.

• Essnova won a $1.1M NOAA NWS NCEP Environmental Data contract.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• SBA named its new CIO with deep ties to private fintech companies.

• Serco picked a new Government Relations VP.

Civilian Job Openings

• NTSB needs a Deputy Director.

• Library of Congress wants a Deputy Assistant Director.

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M&A CORNER

IonQ expands quantum reach with Capella & Lightsynq acquisition.

IonQ has acquired Capella Space and Lightsynq Technologies to accelerate its vision for a space-based quantum internet. The deal strengthens IonQ’s quantum security capabilities and brings cutting-edge quantum repeater tech into the fold.

Mythics expands Oracle reach with SpearMC acquisition.

Mythics’ acquisition of SpearMC bolsters its Oracle and PeopleSoft expertise. The deal strengthens Mythics’ presence in the public sector, enhances its consulting capabilities, and builds on its recent acquisition of Smart ERP Solutions.

Tyto Athene strengthens cyber compliance with StackArmor buy.

Tyto Athene has bought StackArmor to enhance cloud security and compliance for government clients. The move brings FedRAMP, FISMA, and CMMC expertise into Tyto’s portfolio, along with automation tools to streamline compliance.

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1. Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope. Known as “Father Bob” before “Your Holiness,” he’s an avid fan of tennis and the Chicago White Sox. SOURCE↗︎ 

2. A new Tesla rival is in town. Jeff Bezos backs Slate Auto, a Michigan startup revolutionizing EVs. SOURCE↗︎

3. OpenAI to become a Public Benefit Corporation. The AI giant redefines its mission, balancing innovation with social responsibility. SOURCE↗︎

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TRIVIA ANSWER ⭐️

A - Future Combat Systems (FCS) — Dubbed the "Future Combat Systems," the program promised a high-tech revolution in military operations. Instead, it became a cautionary tale of ambition outpacing practicality, leaving behind a hefty bill and a lesson in the perils of overreach. (Source)