⚡ Shockwave in Army modernization

Army officials are seeking sustained funding for the service’s FUZE modernization program, which underpins precision munitions development and future long-range fires. Leaders warned that inconsistent funding could limit progress on integrating advanced, next-gen fuze technologies across the Army’s weapons portfolio.

The Army is expediting its business system overhaul, aiming to complete by FY27 what was originally planned for FY30. CIO Leonel Garciga outlines a strategy to eliminate or improve 100 systems by year-end, with updated guidance emphasizing convergence, cloud adoption, and audit readiness.

The Marine Corps’ 2025 Force Design Update isn’t just a rebrand—it’s a logistics overhaul. Gen. Eric Smith outlines new autonomous resupply tech, Indo-Pacific positioning networks, and data-fused analytics to keep the Corps agile, responsive, and combat-ready across domains.

The United States conducted its 10th missile strike on maritime vessels linked to alleged narcotics trafficking, with intelligence reportedly guiding target selection, marking an acceleration in operations this month. The strikes highlight the intelligence community’s role in mapping smuggling networks and identifying targets, while raising legal and human rights concerns internationally.

Federal cybersecurity experts are warning agencies to develop stronger threat intelligence strategies to counter increasingly sophisticated, AI-powered cyberattacks. As adversaries use generative AI to automate phishing, deepfakes, and intrusion tactics, agencies are urged to enhance data sharing, adopt proactive monitoring, and invest in AI-driven defense tools.

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At the Meridian Summit, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross outlined a forthcoming cybersecurity strategy that prioritizes brevity, clarity, and execution. The new framework aims to unify federal cyber efforts and accelerate implementation by moving away from lengthy policy documents toward actionable guidance.

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has released interim guidance on AI use, encouraging experimentation while setting guardrails to prevent misuse in legal processes. The policy allows court staff to explore AI tools for administrative tasks but restricts their use in decision-making or confidential casework until further evaluation.

MTX Group is expanding its AI portfolio with VerifyID.ai, bringing facial recognition, deepfake detection, and password-less authentication into sharper focus. The acquisition strengthens MTX’s public sector offerings while keeping compliance and scalability front and center.

Granicus is beefing up its government experience cloud with Indigov’s CRM and CDP tools—think smarter constituent tracking, faster response times, and deeper sentiment analysis. The merger aims to help agencies manage high inquiry volumes without losing the human touch.

Lynk and Omnispace are joining forces to supercharge direct-to-device satellite services. With SES stepping in as a major shareholder, the merger blends patented tech and licensed spectrum to reach over a billion people.

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