Peraton has landed a massive $953 million contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency to provide top-notch communications infrastructure services for up to 10 years. This deal is a major win, marking the third iteration of DISA's Capacity Services Communications program;
The US government's DNA database is expanding rapidly, with a 2025 goal to build a national DNA database for solving crimes that's sparking heated debate about genetic data collection and storage. This move links DNA samples from Homeland Security detainees to the FBI's crime-fighting database, CODIS.
The fight for federal paid leave is heating up - will workers gain a guaranteed 12 weeks off to care for themselves, loved ones, or support a family member recovering from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking? A bipartisan bill in the House and a Senate proposal are vying for support.
The National Security Science and Technology Strategy introduces cutting-edge safeguards to shield America's research and innovation edge from evolving threats, ensuring the country's economic and military strength remains unmatched. By embracing novel security solutions, experts can safeguard the nation's science and technology ecosystem.
Shasta County's voter registrar, Clint Curtis, plans to hire convicted election official Tina Peters as an assistant registrar, sparking concerns about her influence on local elections. This move has raised eyebrows, given Peters's history of promoting unfounded claims about election integrity.
With the new fiscal year looming, can Congress overcome its differences and strike a funding deal before it's too late? The clock is ticking down to a make-or-break moment for lawmakers returning from recess.
China's 2017 policy roadmap for AI revealed a bold vision: harnessing state coordination and open-source collaboration to catapult the nation to the forefront of a technology that could reshape national security, geopolitics, and society. This blended approach combines strategic direction with market-driven innovation, setting the stage for seismic global implications.
The Army is shaking up its approach to intelligence gathering with a new guiding document that outlines key problems to be solved, and they're turning to industry for innovative solutions. This fresh "characteristics of need" approach is a deliberate departure from traditional requirement-driven methods, and a decision on its implementation is expected soon.
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The US is stepping up its game in Southeast Asia, offering a no-frills security partnership that's all about mutual benefit, not ideological alignment. Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby is pitching a pragmatic approach, promising support in areas like maritime security and intelligence in exchange for cooperation on shared interests.
L3Harris Technologies is taking swift action to uphold its values, announcing that CEO Chris Kubasik has stepped down amid an internal investigation into conduct that didn't align with the company's code of conduct. Sam Mehta, current president of space and mission systems, takes the reins as CEO, effective immediately.
In a sudden move, L3Harris has removed Chris Kubasik as CEO and chairman amid an investigation into conduct that violated the company's code of conduct, and Sam Mehta has stepped in to take the reins immediately. Sam Mehta, current head of L3Harris's space business, has been appointed President and CEO, with Lewis Hay taking over as chairman of the board.
The US Department of War is revolutionizing its approach to cyber warfare, recognizing that success in the digital domain is crucial to national security and modern warfare. Cyber capabilities can no longer be siloed, but must be seamlessly integrated into every mission to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Taiwan's recent release of intelligence archives has sparked a public reckoning, exposing reputational risks for hundreds of individuals, including serving and former officials, with far-reaching consequences. A sitting legislator has already withdrawn from a senior party election, and the controversy is reshaping public perception of intelligence officers.
The US Navy is exploring a game-changing strategy: building combat ships abroad, but experts warn that this approach is fraught with technical, logistical, and political hurdles. A senior policy researcher notes that the main challenge lies in the unknown territory of foreign shipbuilding for combat-type vessels.
In a move with far-reaching implications, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have inked the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, pledging to consider an attack on any one of them as an attack on all three. This bold pact, signed by the leaders of the three nations, cements their unity and shared commitment to strategic interests.
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement brings together Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye in a groundbreaking pact, but can it live up to its promise of regional security - or will it fall prey to the same pitfalls as its historical predecessors? The answer lies in the logistics, industry, and political will of its signatories.
Ransomware crews target small municipalities because nobody's watching. Nubivance gives Maine and New Hampshire towns a security program sized to a town budget.
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The US has just given private cyber firms the green light to take bold action against foreign adversaries, allowing them to manipulate, degrade, disrupt, and even destroy malicious computer networks. This game-changing move marks a new era in cybersecurity, where private companies can play a key role in defending the nation's digital interests.
The US government has taken a bold step in the fight against cybercrime, enlisting the help of the private sector to tackle transnational criminal organizations in a newly signed presidential memorandum. This move has sparked reactions ranging from cautious optimism to alarm, as experts weigh the potential benefits and risks of this unprecedented collaboration.
President Trump just signed a game-changing memo that lets private cyber firms join forces with the government to take down transnational cybercrime gangs. This bold move aims to harness the power of the private sector to supercharge the fight against online crime.
The Pentagon has just awarded Palantir $244M in no-bid contracts, further solidifying the company's role in boosting efficiency within the defense industrial base with its software. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has directed DOD departments to explore even more ways to utilize Palantir's products through 2028.
The US has taken a bold step in the fight against cybercrime, granting private firms the authority to hack foreign cybercrime groups in a bid to combat the staggering $20.8 billion lost by US consumers to cyber-enabled crime in 2025. This new power, enabled by a presidential memorandum, allows private security companies to apply for approval to conduct cyber operations against these malicious organizations.
The White House is taking a bold stance against transnational cyber threats, authorizing the private sector to join forces with federal law enforcement on offensive cyber strikes to disrupt foreign cyber actors targeting the US. This new public-private program unlocks every available tool to protect Americans from cyber-enabled crime.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham is hitting the ground running, affirming Britain's commitment to AUKUS and hosting Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky as his first international visitor, a move that signals continuity on defence and diplomacy. By doing so, Burnham is framing global issues as inextricably linked to domestic concerns, setting the tone for a joined-up approach to governance.
The Pentagon is shaking things up by asking defense company boards to come in for in-person briefings, a highly unusual move that's got industry insiders talking. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg's request has raised eyebrows, as top executives typically handle these conversations, not entire boards.