🚀 NATO builds space fortress

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Drones are a big problem, and JIATF 401 wrote the book on it. The joint task force released "Small Drones, Big Problems: A First Principles Approach to Countering-UAS," covering common drone threat terminology, lessons from operations in the Middle East and Europe, and a layered defense approach as the recommended strategy.

The DLA is accelerating its enterprise resource planning (ERP) modernization effort to improve financial management, streamline supply chain operations, and strengthen audit readiness across the organization. Officials say the upgraded ERP environment will provide better data visibility, standardized business processes, and more reliable financial reporting.

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Denmark, Finland, Germany, and Norway plan to acquire up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton surveillance drones to strengthen maritime and Arctic intelligence missions. The purchase expands NATO's ISR capabilities and could generate follow-on work for Northrop Grumman and Airbus Defence and Space.

Eight NATO allies have agreed to jointly develop a new multinational satellite mega-constellation to strengthen secure military communications, intelligence sharing, and resilience against attacks on space-based infrastructure. The initiative is intended to reduce reliance on commercial providers and give allied forces more assured access to space capabilities during future conflicts.

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GAO is keeping the heat on the DOE. Of the 30 priority recommendations issued in April 2025, DOE has closed just five. GAO now has 24 open priority recommendations covering nuclear modernization, environmental cleanup liabilities, and energy security, including the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Implementing the open items could save billions in nuclear waste cleanup costs alone.

VHA leaders say modernization efforts, including IT upgrades, organizational restructuring, and data-sharing improvements, will only be successful if veterans receive better care and providers have an easier, more consistent experience delivering it.

The USDA Forest Service issued its final approval for the Hermosa Critical Minerals Project, wrapping up the NEPA process under the FAST-41 framework. The $2.16 billion South32 mining operation sits on one of the world's largest undeveloped zinc deposits and is expected to create up to 900 direct jobs, with 80% of hiring targeted locally.

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Lumen Technologies completed its acquisition of Alkira, expanding its cloud networking capabilities for AI and hybrid environments. The move strengthens Lumen's offerings for agencies modernizing enterprise networks.

Empower AI acquired Highlight Technologies, adding DevSecOps, cloud, AI/ML, and data management capabilities across DHS and State Department portfolios. Highlight's AIDE platform recently earned an "Awardable" rating in DOD's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, opening new defense opportunities for the combined company.

York Space Systems closed its $300 million acquisition of ALL.SPACE, adding jam-resistant, multi-link SATCOM terminal technology to its portfolio. ALL.SPACE's Hydra terminals can connect to LEO, MEO, GEO, and HEO satellite networks simultaneously. The deal is York's third acquisition in four months.

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B) Air Traffic Controllers — The fired workers were members of PATCO, the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization; the episode became one of the most famous federal labor showdowns in modern U.S. history. The National Archives says Reagan fired more than 11,000 striking PATCO members on August 5, 1981, after they refused to return to work. (Source)