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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
DISA plans unified IT network migration for combatant commands.
DISA is gearing up to shift all combatant commands onto a single, unified IT network starting in 2028. The movie aims to cut complexity, boost security, and finally end the “every‑command‑its‑own‑network” era.
DARPA develops hypersonic drone bomber to reshape future air combat.
DARPA is advancing a hypersonic “predator‑class” drone bomber designed to strike deep, survive contested airspace, and operate at speeds that make interception more of a suggestion than a plan. The program blends autonomous targeting, long‑range strike, and extreme maneuverability, an early signal of how sixth‑gen warfare may rewrite procurement priorities.
US accelerates F‑47 sixth‑generation fighter program as China advances.
The U.S. is expediting development of its sixth‑generation F‑47 fighter to maintain air‑dominance advantages as China advances its J‑36 and J‑50 programs. Officials emphasize expanded AI‑enabled capabilities and rapid prototyping, an effort to ensure the U.S. keeps strategic distance in a competition where timelines continue to compress.
ICYMI:
DLA RFI: AI and Advanced Analytics Services.
DOD broadened its list of 188 Chinese companies with alleged military ties.
DOD approves long-range, autonomous counter-UAS system for use across the military after border testing.
Defense Contract Awards
19 firms secure spots on $4B USAF Base Support IDIQ.
Deloitte and Touche won a $111M USAF Audit Remediation contract.
SAIC bagged an $8M USAF HAF A1 Cloud Environment IT Mod deal.
Precise Systems booked a $102M USN NSWC Crane Expeditionary Electromagnetic Warfare Division Engineering & Technical Support deal.
GDMS secured a NAVSEA C-TSCE C5I In-Service Engineering and Life Cycle Support contract.
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Defense Job Openings
Army is seeking an Executive Director.
DCMA is hiring a Contract Administrator.
INTEL COMMUNITY
Senate bill aims to restore MS‑ISAC cyber funding.
One senator is pushing a bill to restore federal funding for MS‑ISAC after last year’s cuts left 19,000 SLTT organizations without free cyber support. The proposal authorizes $50M annually starting in FY27 and directs CISA to rebuild memberships, boost intel sharing, and strengthen critical‑infrastructure defenses.
ICYMI:
DCSA RFI: Public Records Data Service.
NGA RFP: MAMMOTH-CSO has been released!
Intelligence community employees brace for cuts under new director.
BlackSky gets NRO funding for satellites and AI‑enhanced detection system.
Merlin, USSOCOM wrap critical design review for C‑130J autonomy effort.
FBI has chosen an OTD Assistant Director.
DOS selected a Deputy CIO.
NAVWARSYSCOM is looking for a Manager.
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CIVILIAN
Congress approves $70B for DHS and immigration enforcement.
Congress ended a months‑long impasse by passing a $70B DHS funding bill, securing CBP and ICE operations through January 2029. The package includes $9.5B for Border Patrol staffing, $3.5B for surveillance and counter‑fentanyl technology, and $7.5B for HSI personnel.
SBA launches major reorganization to streamline operations.
The SBA is rolling out an agency‑wide reorganization to cut duplication, centralize admin functions, and tighten accountability. This is a part of the agency’s broader push to modernize operations after last year’s plan to shrink the workforce by 43%. The overhaul shifts IT, HR, finance, legal, and disaster recovery into dedicated offices to boost efficiency and service delivery.
NASA names Artemis III crew and advances 2027 mission prep.
NASA has named the four‑member Artemis III crew and detailed the 2027 test mission that will rehearse complex rendezvous and docking with Blue Origin and SpaceX lander prototypes. The two‑week flight will validate hardware, software, and heavy‑lift launch sequencing, laying the groundwork for Artemis IV’s first crewed landing at the lunar South Pole.
ICYMI:
CBP RFI: National Aviation Maintenance and Logistics Support.
SSS RFP: Selective Service System Website Modernization.
OPM tech expansion: nine industry partners join the effort.
CISA recruitment surge: 329 positions needed, 180 offers coming soon.
NOAA launches new institute to boost aquaculture research.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Follow Civilian Leaders
W.H. Senior Policy Advisor for AI is leaving his post.
CBP has a new Assistant Commissioner for HRM.
TechnoMile’s Board of Advisors has a new member.
Civilian Job Openings
FAA needs a Supervisory Aviation Technical Systems Specialist.
IRS wants a Program Manager.
M&A CORNER
Tyto Athene expands IC capabilities with RSS acquisition.
Tyto Athene is bolstering its intelligence community toolkit by acquiring Ready Support Services, a longtime specialist in mission‑tailored cloud migration and enterprise service management. The deal adds deep ServiceNow, hybrid‑cloud, and multi‑enclave expertise, giving Tyto a stronger hand as IC agencies modernize their most sensitive systems.
Palo Alto Networks boosts AI security with Portkey acquisition.
Palo Alto Networks has snapped up Portkey to turn its AI Gateway into the “traffic cop” for autonomous agents, monitoring, governing, and throttling AI actions before they go rogue. The deal folds Portkey’s high‑scale architecture into Prisma AIRS, giving enterprises a safer path from cute chatbots to mission‑critical AI.
Valiant Solutions acquires BreakPoint Labs to expand cyber capabilities.
BreakPoint Labs has been acquired by Valiant Solutions, giving the Falls Church cyber firm a larger platform and deeper backing from Bluestone Investment Partners. The move combines two teams with strong federal and DoD pedigrees—aiming to scale mission‑focused cybersecurity without losing the agility that made BreakPoint a standout.
ICYMI:
Former DOD IT executive, debuts AccelPath Federal Solutions.
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