AI enthusiasm isn’t AI readiness: Why mission clarity must come first

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22 July 2026 at 17:32

Once clear goals and outcomes are set, technical and operational readiness work can align to drive the outcomes agencies are trying to achieve.

FedRAMP and Identity Security: Why federal organizations are consolidating identity security platforms

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By: wfedstaff

22 July 2026 at 17:28

Identity security consolidation helps federal agencies reduce risk, cut costs and strengthen Zero Trust by unifying governance, access and AI controls.

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RTX’s Raytheon lands $1.8B deal for U.S. Navy’s SPY-6 radar family

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By: Emily Ryan Miller

22 July 2026 at 04:34

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Raytheon, the RTX-owned defense manufacturer based in Andover, Massachusetts, announced that the U.S. Navy awarded it a $1.8 billion contract extension for hardware production and sustainment of the SPY-6 family of radars, building on an initial contract the company received in March 2022. The extension carries options that, if the Navy exercises all of them, […]

Ukraine’s ship-killer drone is coming to U.S. shipyards

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By: Dylan Malyasov

22 July 2026 at 02:00

A Ukrainian drone maker that helped push the Russian Navy out of much of the Black Sea is bringing its combat-tested kamikaze boats to American shipyards. UFORCE, the London-registered parent of Ukraine’s MAGURA unmanned surface vessel program, signed a memorandum of understanding this week with RECONCRAFT, the Alaska-founded builder of Special Operations combatant craft, to […]

Fired DHS, Interior probationary workers challenge MSPB ruling

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By: Justin Doubleday

21 July 2026 at 17:55

Ex-probationary staff from DHS and Interior are challenging the MSPB's ruling that it lacks the jurisdiction to determine whether their firings were illegal.

Fragmented but converging AI security standards

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21 July 2026 at 16:39

AI governance isn’t a destination; it is an ongoing process of learning, adapting and refining.

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25 years after 9/11, why the federal government still needs to solve its information sharing problems

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21 July 2026 at 16:17

Mark Forman, former OMB administrator for e-government and IT, explains why it’s time to kick-start the “collect once, use many” approach to data governance.

Contractors face uncertainty with cybersecurity regs, AI rules and acquisition policies

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By: Terry Gerton

21 July 2026 at 15:48

"There needs to be a cybersecurity regime for compliance among government contractors," said Stephanie Kostro.

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As agencies rethink cybersecurity requirements, how will they manage AI risks?

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By: Terry Gerton

21 July 2026 at 15:17

"GSA seems very receptive to additional feedback to refine the clause before they finalize it," said Dan Ramish.

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DoD pauses CMMC, but contractors still have obligations

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By: Terry Gerton

21 July 2026 at 12:22

"The CMMC program is just a certification program on top of the security controls that are still required and will be required," said Eric Crusius.

U.S. Marines test drove their future reconnaissance vehicle

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By: Dylan Malyasov

21 July 2026 at 04:56

The U.S. Marine Corps’ Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles held what the service calls a Marine Touchpoint event last month for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, letting Light Armored Reconnaissance Marines get hands-on time with the new vehicle, including a test drive, months before the program reaches its next major design review. The Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, […]

U.S. Marine Corps taps a AI-powered gun against cheap drones

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By: Dylan Malyasov

21 July 2026 at 04:49

A robotic gun mount built by a Texas firm just landed a spot on one of the Marine Corps’ most important counter-drone vehicles, giving Marines a way to turn an ordinary machine gun into an autonomous, AI-guided weapon. Allen Control Systems announced that the Marine Corps selected its Bullfrog autonomous weapon station for the service’s […]

Why federal agencies need a ‘trust but verify’ AI strategy

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By: commentators

20 July 2026 at 18:38

As budgets shrink, AI poses a real opportunity for federal agencies to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and modernize operations.

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Two airports opt into TSA’s new privatization model

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By: Justin Doubleday

20 July 2026 at 17:25

The first two airports have elected to participate in TSA's "Gold+" initiative, which allow private contractors to manage both staff and technology.

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Traditional verification methods are not who we thought they were

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By: commentators

20 July 2026 at 15:20

Agencies need modern, independently tested verification tools that can detect deepfake injection and operate quickly in high-volume environments.

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Billington CyberSecurity Cyber and AI Outlook Series Episode 7: From Hype to Capability — How AI Can Realistically Change Cybersecurity

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By: wfedstaff

20 July 2026 at 13:04

Discover how federal agencies are applying AI to strengthen cybersecurity, improve operational efficiency and deliver measurable mission outcomes while balancing innovation, governance and human expertise.

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Chinese spy vessels cross U.S. waters on the way to the Arctic

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By: Dylan Malyasov

19 July 2026 at 06:06

Two Chinese research ships pushed north through American waters off Alaska this week, and for the first time this year, they didn’t just skirt past the edge of U.S. territory, they crossed directly through it. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed it tracked the Chinese research vessel Xue Long as it transited north through the United […]

Unknown U.S. Navy drone boat spotted leaving Virginia base under escort

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By: Dylan Malyasov

19 July 2026 at 05:53

A U.S. Navy security boat escorted an unfamiliar uncrewed vessel out of Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, and the open-source account Aviation and Naval Assets shared photos and video of a boat that does not match any publicly known U.S. Navy drone design currently in service. The account, which tracks military aviation and naval hardware […]

DoD plans CMMC listening sessions as questions swirl around review

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By: Justin Doubleday

17 July 2026 at 17:48

The CMMC review could lead to "everything from an overhaul, to small tweaks here and there,” DoD CIO Kirsten Davies said after the review team's first meeting.

Turning OMB M-26-14 into operational cyber advantage

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By: commentators

17 July 2026 at 16:28

The core idea behind M-26-14’s approach for addressing these advanced threats is practical. Security teams need timely access to relevant data in context.

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