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The Senate on Tuesday voted 51-47 to confirm Thomas DiNanno, a national security leader, as the next under secretary of state for arms control and international security. According to a congressional notice, President Donald Trump nominated DiNanno for the position in February. In this capacity, DiNanno will be responsible for interagency policy on nonproliferation and for the U.S. security policy in the areas of arms control, defense relations and regional security. Who Is Thomas DiNanno? DiNanno currently serves as director for strategic resiliency and wargaming within the strategic deterrence and nuclear programs focus area at the University of Nebraska’s National The post Thomas DiNanno Confirmed as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control & International Security first appeared on Executive Gov.
Adria Jackson, a seasoned health informatics and registered nurse leader, announced on LinkedIn Wednesday that the Department of Veterans Affairs has appointed her chief health informatics officer for the Veterans Health Administration’s Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. Join the Potomac Officers Club 2025 Healthcare Summit on Dec. 4 and listen to leaders in government healthcare technology discuss the most pressing topics in healthcare technology and citizen user experience. In her new role, Jackson will serve as the resident expert in health informatics and information technology and advise the system’s executive leadership team on data management, technology optimization and digital transformation. The post Adria Jackson Named Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Chief Health Informatics Officer first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Senate on Thursday voted 77-20 to pass a $913.9 billion defense policy bill for fiscal year 2026, ending a monthlong delay caused by disputes over amendments that had stalled the measure, Breaking Defense said. The Senate’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act reportedly enables the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to start the conference process and work out a compromise between their respective versions of the bill. Senate-Approved Amendments in FY26 NDAA Some amendments secured bipartisan support in the upper chamber. These include a provision to extend an existing prohibition on B-1 bomber retirements through the end The post Senate OKs $914B FY 2026 Defense Policy Bill first appeared on Executive Gov.
The United States and Finland will jointly construct up to four Arctic security cutters—dubbed ASCs—under a recently signed memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening shipbuilding collaboration and enhancing Arctic defense capabilities. Under the agreement, the first four cutters will be built in Finnish shipyards, followed by the transfer of Finnish expertise to support the construction of up to seven additional vessels in the United States, the White House said. Presidential Authorization The partnership stems from a memorandum signed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, temporarily authorizing the foreign construction of ASCs to address urgent national security needs in the Arctic. The post US, Finland Partner on Arctic Security Cutter Development first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Atlantic Council’s Hypersonic Capabilities Task Force released a report on Oct. 9 urging the U.S. to rapidly advance its hypersonic strike capabilities to counter growing threats from China and Russia. The report titled, “The imperative for hypersonic weapons and counterhypersonic defenses,” warns that China and Russia have developed hundreds of hypersonic weapons, creating a strategic imbalance. These systems are part of broader anti-access and area-denial strategies, including advanced missile defenses, space and cyber tools, and nonkinetic disruptors. Hypersonic Capabilities Task Force Recommendations The task force provided 10 recommendations to Congress and the Defense Department that should help rapidly and efficiently The post Atlantic Council Calls for Rapid Hypersonic Weapons Development first appeared on Executive Gov.
Sens. Gary Peters, D–Mich., and Mike Rounds, R–S.D., have introduced a bipartisan bill to reactivate cybersecurity provisions that expired on September 30. The proposed legislation, titled Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act, would reauthorize the decade-old Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 allowing private companies to voluntarily share with the Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity threat indicators, including malware signatures and malicious IP addresses, according to a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee statement Thursday. On Nov. 12, Potomac Officers Club will host its annual, much-anticipated Homeland Security Summit. The 2025 edition will feature the lunch panel “Building a Resilient Homeland Security The post Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Renew Expired Cybersecurity Measures first appeared on Executive Gov.
The U.S. Space Force has introduced a working capital fund for the purchase of satellite communications services and other commercial space offerings, SpaceNews reported Wednesday. Col. Timothy Trimailo, head of the Space Systems Command’s Commercial Space Office, said the working capital fund, or WCF, is “an important milestone in integrating commercial capabilities into the architecture.” SSC also announced the establishment of the Enterprise Space Activity Group on Oct. 1 under the Air Force WCF. What Will USSF’s WCF for Commercial Services Do? The fund will initially offer $120 million deposit, but it is expected to grow to over $1.2 billion The post Space Force Launches Up to $1.2B Fund to Boost Military Access to Commercial Satcom first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Senate has confirmed Marc Andersen as the new assistant secretary of the Army for financial management and comptroller. According to Congress records, Andersen, who was nominated to the role by President Donald Trump, secured the role in a 51-47 vote from legislators on Tuesday. He replaces Caral Spangler, who held the position from August 2021 through December 2024. Andersen was nominated to be an Army assistant secretary in March. At the time, he said in a LinkedIn post that soldiers and their families “embody the very best of America” and, if confirmed, he will ensure that the “organization that serves them reflects The post Senate Confirms Marc Andersen as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management, Comptroller first appeared on Executive Gov.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jack Dever as general counsel and Chris Fox as intelligence community inspector general at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, ODNI announced Wednesday. Who Is Jack Dever? In his new role, Dever will provide legal guidance to the ODNI and the broader intelligence community. He was CEO of Lockhaven Solutions, a cybersecurity consulting firm. The cybersecurity expert held leadership roles at General Electric, Wells Fargo and UBS. Dever also served as assistant general counsel at the FBI and assistant U.S. attorney. His military service included stints as a signals intelligence Korean linguist and Judge Advocate The post Senate Confirms Jack Dever & Chris Fox to Key ODNI Roles first appeared on Executive Gov.
The U.S. Army has activated the second Theater Information Advantage Detachment, or TIAD, as part of efforts to provide commanders with capabilities to support Army operations across the broader information environment, DVIDS reported. The Army Cyber Command TIAD led by Col. John Agnello was activated during a ceremony held Friday at Fort Gordon in Georgia. “This TIAD is built on the shoulders of soldiers who bring not only technical mastery, but the courage to challenge, the creativity to adapt, and the conviction to lead. I’m honored to command a team that doesn’t just execute the mission; they embody it. They The post Army Activates 2nd Theater Information Advantage Detachment first appeared on Executive Gov.
