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Behind the scenes of Operation Absolute Resolve, the DOD executed a fast-moving, joint military campaign that leaned heavily on airpower, maritime forces, special operations, and electronic warfare to dismantle Venezuela’s defenses. Rather than a traditional ground invasion, the operation showcased how modern warfare now prioritizes speed, precision, and multi-domain coordination to overwhelm an adversary’s command-and-control before they can react.

The USMC is ramping up its use of drones by overhauling training and procurement to better integrate unmanned systems across units and missions. Leaders say the push is meant to move faster, buy more adaptable platforms, and ensure Marines are trained to use drones as routine battlefield tools rather than niche capabilities.

The SecState outlined a tough U.S. approach toward Venezuela, signaling support for a political transition while warning against legitimizing Nicolás Maduro’s government through concessions. He argued U.S. policy should prioritize pressure and accountability to force democratic change rather than easing sanctions without concrete reforms.

U.S. and partner intelligence agencies combined cyber effects, signals intelligence, and real-time tracking to disrupt Venezuela’s air operations, ultimately grounding or neutralizing roughly 150 aircraft linked to the Maduro regime. Intelligence officials say the operation showcased how modern campaigns now fuse cyber, electronic warfare, and intelligence collection to achieve strategic effects without direct kinetic strikes.

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DHS is digitizing paper-based FOIA and Privacy Act requests, moving submissions and processing into an online system to reduce backlogs and speed response times. Officials say the shift will improve transparency, tracking, and efficiency across DHS components that still rely heavily on manual workflows.

USDOT is undergoing a major technology overhaul aimed at modernizing legacy systems, strengthening cybersecurity, and improving how data is shared across its operating administrations. Leaders say the transformation is designed to make DOT more agile and resilient as it manages growing infrastructure investments and increasingly digital transportation networks.

The White House is creating a new “tech force” within the federal government, led by OPM, to recruit engineers and technologists with expertise in AI and emerging technologies. The initiative aims to modernize government operations and reduce reliance on contractors by building stronger in-house technical talent across agencies.

BigBear.ai has completed its acquisition of Ask Sage, a generative AI platform designed for government and regulated industries, in a cash transaction valued at approximately $250 million. The company’s generative AI platform is authorized for FedRAMP High, Impacts Level 5 and 6 and Top Secret use and supports over AI models with zero-trust, label-based security.

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