Biden alums create new nonprofit to strengthen government effectiveness
Cristin Dorgelo, then with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, at a conference in Albany, N.Y., on Oct. 23, 2012. Dorgelo is now the CEO of a new nonprofit called Government Renewal. Albany Times Union / Hearst Newspapers / Getty Images By Sean Michael Newhouse | December 9, 2025 05:32 PM ET […]
Cybersecurity 101: Why it’s time to rethink what we think we know
Oscar Wong/Getty Images By Lou Eichenbaum,Federal CTO, ColorTokens By Lou Eichenbaum | December 9, 2025 03:24 PM ET COMMENTARY | Cybersecurity isn’t about eliminating risk. It’s about managing it wisely. Cyber Threats Cyber Defense Cybersecurity isn’t just about prevention using firewalls and perimeter defense anymore. There needs to be an equal focus on risk management, […]
New House commission to scrutinize AI’s impact on the economy
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Alexandra Kelley,Staff Correspondent, Nextgov/FCW By Alexandra Kelley | December 9, 2025 03:51 PM ET The House Democratic Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy will address policy issues like guardrails for AI and its economic, safety and health impacts. Congress Artificial Intelligence House Democrats on Tuesday announced the formation of a […]
More AI tools coming in days or weeks, Pentagon R&D chief says
Defense Undersecretary (Research & Engineering) Emil Michael, right, briefs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone at the Pentagon on July 16, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images By Patrick Tucker,Science & Technology Editor By Patrick Tucker | December 9, 2025 10:33 AM ET Wide deployment of artificial intelligence now sits atop Emil Michael’s critical […]
Sabel Systems Appoints Industry Veteran John Cunningham as Chief Growth Officer
Photo: John Cunningham/LinkedIn Home Executive Moves Sabel Systems Appoints Industry Veteran John Cunningham as Chief Growth Officer Author: Kristen Smith || Date Published: December 9, 2025 Sabel Systems has named John Cunningham as chief growth officer, bringing more than three decades of experience in advanced technology markets, including extended reality, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. […]
Boeing Finalizes Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition to Boost Aviation Safety, Supply Chain Stability
Kelly Ortberg/Boeing Home M&A Activity Boeing Finalizes Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition to Boost Aviation Safety, Supply Chain Stability Author: Miles Jamison || Date Published: December 9, 2025 Boeing has finalized the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems to reinforce aviation safety and aircraft quality while supporting stability across Boeing’s commercial production and supply chain operations. What Is the Role of […]
IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11B
Photo by metamorworks / Shutterstock IBM has agreed to acquire data streaming company Confluent for approximately $11 billion, or $31 per share in cash, as part of efforts to build and deliver a data platform that could enable organizations to process, connect and govern data for applications and artificial intelligence agents. Discover cutting-edge use cases […]
Lockheed Receives $1.1B Modification for F-35 Lot 20, 21 Long-Lead Materials
Logo: Lockheed Martin Home Contract Awards Lockheed Receives $1.1B Modification for F-35 Lot 20, 21 Long-Lead Materials Author: Kristen Smith || Date Published: December 9, 2025 Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.14 billion modification to an existing advanced acquisition contract to procure additional long-lead materials, parts and components for F-35 Lot 20 and Lot 21 […]
SSC Prepares HADES Contract for Cloud-Based Satellite R&D C2 Facility
“Space Systems Command emblem” by the U.S. Space Force, Licensed under Public Domain Author: Miles Jamison || Date Published: December 9, 2025 Space Systems Command is preparing to launch the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems, or HADES, contract, which aims to enhance the U.S. Space Force’s research and development satellite command and control operations […]
State Department Clears Italy’s Proposed Purchase of 100 JASSM-ER Missiles for $301M
Spok83 / Shutterstock Home DOD State Department Clears Italy’s Proposed Purchase of 100 JASSM-ER Missiles for $301M Author: Elodie Collins || Date Published: December 9, 2025 The Department of State has approved a possible foreign military sale of 100 AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range, or JASSM-ER, and related equipment to the government […]