📡 The digital pivot

The DIU plans to fund development of magnetic navigation technology that can operate without GPS, offering a resilient alternative in jammed or denied environments. The effort aims to give U.S. forces reliable positioning and timing capabilities even when adversaries disrupt satellite-based navigation systems.

The USAF is reorganizing its acquisition enterprise into new mission-focused portfolios to speed decisions, reduce bureaucracy, and better align programs with operational needs. The shift is meant to improve accountability and delivery timelines across major weapons and IT programs without creating more layers of oversight.

Army officials warn that ongoing budget uncertainty and shifting acquisition priorities are making it harder for vendors to plan investments and sustain production capacity. Industry leaders say the lack of clear, long-term signals from the service could slow modernization efforts and drive companies away from Army programs.

SpaceX is set to launch the next batch of SDA satellites designed to track missile threats, continuing the rapid build-out of a low-Earth-orbit constellation for missile warning and defense. The satellites will enhance SDA’s ability to detect and track advanced threats like hypersonic weapons in near real time.

After the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, U.S. intelligence will play a central role in stabilizing the country and shaping a post-Maduro political order. The I.C. must avoid repeating past regional mistakes as it helps inform diplomatic, security, and governance strategies in a volatile environment.

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GSA officials say OneGov enterprise deals are helping federal agencies adopt AI faster by simplifying procurement and giving agencies easier access to pre-vetted tools and vendors. The approach aims to cut acquisition timelines, reduce duplication, and accelerate AI deployment without each agency starting from scratch.

SBA is facing sharp scrutiny after a Palantir-linked contract surfaced in connection with a massive Minnesota fraud case that siphoned millions in pandemic relief funds. Critics say the agency’s step raises questions about contractor vetting, oversight failures, and how high-profile tech firms intersect with government programs meant to protect small businesses.

The DOE highlighted progress on its Genesis mission, outlining advances in AI, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing as part of a broader push to accelerate scientific discovery and commercialization. Officials say the effort is designed to better align national labs, industry, and emerging technologies to maintain U.S. leadership in critical innovation areas.

Sabel Systems has acquired Centil, strengthening its expertise in digital engineering, DevSecOps, and space-domain systems. This move, part of Sagewind Capital’s growth strategy, positions Sabel to deliver advanced mission-ready solutions for defense and commercial space sectors.

D-Wave announced its intent to acquire Quantum Circuits, combining annealing and gate-model quantum technologies under one organization. The transaction aims to accelerate innovation, expand solution offerings, and strengthen capabilities for government and enterprise customers seeking advanced quantum computing applications.

Magnet Defense LLC, a developer of fully autonomous national security maritime platforms for fleet operations and missile defense missions, announces that it plans to acquire Advanced Technology Group (ATG). This acquisition enhances Magnet Defense's autonomy solutions by incorporating ATG's open-architecture AI solutions into its DefendAI battlespace management suite.

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