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The National Security Agency has announced the appointment of Tim Kosiba, a more than 30-year intelligence community veteran, as the 21st deputy director. NSA said Friday Kosiba will help U.S. defense and intelligence agencies formulate national security policies and position NSA as an integrated mission partner to help the U.S. maintain an advantage against foreign threats. In this capacity, he will also lead strategy execution, manage the senior civilian leadership and guide operations. What Are Lt. Gen. William Hartman’s Thoughts on Tim Kosiba’s Appointment? Lt. Gen. William Hartman, who is performing the duties of NSA director and chief, Central Security The post Tim Kosiba Named NSA Deputy Director first appeared on Executive Gov.
Leaders at the Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support recently concluded a three-day course that provided groups an opportunity to present concepts aimed at modernizing military logistics through artificial intelligence and digital workforce platforms. DLA’s efforts to modernize logistics through AI, data-driven decision-making and workforce innovation mirror the themes of the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Digital Transformation Summit. Sign up now to hear experts on AI, cyber and enterprise IT on April 22 and be part of the conversation shaping government technology. DLA said Thursday the “Creating Innovative Navigators Course” was part of DLA Troop Support’s annual operating plan and challenged The post DLA Troop Support Groups Pitch AI, Digital Workforce Concepts in Modernization Push first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX’s request to expand its constellation with the deployment and operation of second-generation Starlink satellites. How Many Starlink Satellites Did the FCC Approve? FCC said Friday that SpaceX plans to deploy an additional 7,500 satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet services, including mobile connectivity, on a global scale. The decision doubles the number of second-generation Starlink satellites SpaceX is allowed to launch from the 7,500 that the FCC approved in December 2022 to 15,000. What Capabilities Will Gen2 Starlink Satellites Provide? SpaceX is also cleared to upgrade its Gen2 Starlink satellites with advanced form The post SpaceX Secures FCC Authorization to Launch Additional Gen2 Starlink Satellites first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Department of War is pursuing the development of prototype magnetic data-gathering platforms for the Geomagnetic Airborne Unmanned Survey System, or GAUSS, program. What Is the GAUSS Program? According to the Defense Innovation Unit, the GAUSS initiative is a long-term, phased effort designed to address warfighter needs for precision navigation capabilities as part of efforts to find alternatives to the Global Positioning System, or GPS, which has shown limitations in contested environments. The program aims to develop platforms capable of rapidly collecting high-quality magnetic map data over trans-oceanic distances, enabling operational magnetic navigation. What Capabilities Are Expected From Vendors? The program seeks The post DOW Seeks Magnetic Navigation Platform Prototypes for GUASS Program first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Department of War’s Office of Inspector General has published a management advisory that identifies concerns with the Pentagon’s development and implementation of quantum technologies. What Quantum Concerns Did the OIG Raise in Its New Report? One of the concerns identified in the 10-page document, which was issued Wednesday, is related to the implementation of section 234 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019. The section directed the war secretary, through the under secretary of war for research and engineering, or USD (R&E), to oversee the planning, management and coordination of quantum information science and technology research The post War Department’s OIG Raises Concerns Over Pentagon’s Quantum Technology Management first appeared on Executive Gov.
NASA launched its Pandora small satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Jan. 11 as part of the Twilight commercial rideshare mission. What Is NASA’s Pandora Small Satellite? The agency said the Pandora satellite is a spacecraft designed to study the atmospheres of distant exoplanets while monitoring the behavior of their host stars. It will operate in a sun-synchronous orbit, enabling it to observe targets under consistent lighting conditions by passing over the same point on Earth at nearly the same local time each day. By examining The post NASA’s Pandora Satellite Launches Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has retired 10 emergency directives issued over a five-year period, signaling that the immediate risks the directives were designed to address have been mitigated. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 convenes public- and private-sector cybersecurity professionals to review evolving threats and federal security requirements as agencies work toward the Department of War’s 2027 zero trust deadline. Register now to be part of the conversation! Why Did CISA Retire the Emergency Directives? CISA said Thursday that a review of all active emergency directives found them no longer necessary, noting that mandated The post CISA Sunsets SolarWinds, Nine Other Emergency Directives first appeared on Executive Gov.
Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering Emil Michael has issued a memorandum outlining key measures to protect Department of War-funded research from intellectual property theft, malign foreign influence and other means of exploitation that undermine U.S. national security and economic interests. Michael will address GovCons in a fireside chat in person at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29. Join Michael and other senior defense and industry leaders as they share their insights on safeguarding defense innovation while ensuring the U.S. maintains its technological edge against evolving threats. Book your spot today! DOW said The post Emil Michael Announces Key Actions to Safeguard DOW-Funded Research first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Department of the Air Force has begun implementing the Warfighting Acquisition System as part of its effort to expedite the delivery of capabilities to warfighters. DAF said Thursday the move supports the acquisition reforms introduced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, a Wash100 awardee, in November. “This transformation is a generational opportunity for the Department of the Air Force,” said Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink. “It enables us to holistically reform our enterprise—from requirements, to acquisition, to test—in order to support the rapid and efficient development of our warfighting capabilities in order to get the operators what The post Air Force Rolls Out Hegseth’s Warfighting Acquisition System first appeared on Executive Gov.
The General Services Administration has secured discounts of up to 72.25 percent for Cohesity’s artificial intelligence-powered data protection and replication software and other tools for federal agencies under its OneGov initiative. The agency said Thursday that the discount is exclusively available through its Multiple Award Schedule through September 2027. Government systems are being targeted by global adversaries. Learn about ongoing and future initiatives to protect American data amid intensifying international conflict at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21. Click here to secure your spot. According to Josh Gruenbaum, commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service and a The post GSA’s OneGov Initiative Delivers Up to 72 Percent Off Cohesity Cyber Resilience Software first appeared on Executive Gov.
