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U.S. Space Command has taken operational control of a facility at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Attend the 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 and join military leaders and industry executives as they examine topics such as cross-domain operations, secure data integration, commercial space capabilities and the pace of military technology advancement. Reserve your spot now! During a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Wednesday, Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of USSPACECOM, said the facility will house the first operational element of the commandโs headquarters as part of its ongoing transition from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville. โThis facility represents a The post USSPACECOM Announces 1st Operational HQ Element at Redstone Arsenal first appeared on Executive Gov.
The intelligence and cybersecurity agencies of the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.K. have released new guidance on securing agentic artificial intelligence systems used in critical infrastructure and defense environments.ย The latest guidance highlights the growing cybersecurity risks tied to agentic AI. As agencies emphasize governance, oversight and continuous risk assessment, these priorities are expected to shape ongoing discussions across the defense and critical infrastructure sectors. Save your seat now for theย 2026 Cyber Summit, which will explore the role of AI in cyber defense, post-quantum cryptography, zero trust and other cyber priorities. What Are the Security Risks of The post US, Allies Issue Joint Guidance on Agentic AI System Security first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Department of Energy and the National Reactor Innovation Center have opened applications for the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, signaling an effort to accelerate private sector deployment of advanced nuclear technologies through streamlined federal pathways. The request for applications, posted on SAM.gov, builds on 2025 pilot programs to reduce regulatory friction and move technologies more quickly from development to demonstration and eventual commercialization, Idaho National Laboratory said Friday. Government and industry leaders at the Potomac Officers Clubโs 2026 FedCiv Summit on Oct. 29 will provide insight into how federal agencies are advancing priority initiatives and shaping procurement strategies. Register now! The post DOE, NRIC Seek Nuclear Energy Launch Pad Applications first appeared on Executive Gov.
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at improving efficiency, accountability and performance in federal contracting by utilizing fixed-price and performance-based contracts as the default and preferred method of procurement. What Changes Does the EO Introduce? According to a White House fact sheet issued Thursday, under the EO, agency leaders will also be required to justify the use of non-fixed-price contracts and, in some cases, seek approval before proceeding. Agencies will also have to review their largest existing non-fixed-price contracts and, where feasible, modify or renegotiate them to incorporate fixed-price and performance-based elements. In addition, the Office The post Trump Signs Executive Order Prioritizing Use of Fixed-Price Contracts to Address Cost Overruns first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Federal Communications Commission has approved new rules for satellite spectrum-sharing to increase capacity for space-based broadband services and improve user performance, particularly in underserved areas. The order replaces a decades-old regulatory framework that had limited the operation of non-geostationary orbit, or NGSO, satellite systems, aligning policy with advances in satellite technology and growing market dem cnbhand, FCC said Thursday. Why Did the FCC Change the Satellite Spectrum-Sharing Rules? The Equivalent Power Flux Density, or EPFD, established in the 1990s prevented interference with geostationary orbit, or GSO, satellites; however, those limits were based on earlier-generation system designs and no longer The post FCC Updates Decades-Old Satellite Spectrum Sharing Rules first appeared on Executive Gov.
The U.S. Army has increased its budget request for electromagnetic warfare and signals intelligence capabilities for fiscal year 2027, Breaking Defense reported Thursday. Documents released as part of the serviceโs FY27 budget request revealed that the Army is accelerating the delivery of electromagnetic spectrum operations, or EMSO, capabilities to formations, with plans to prioritize the rapid deployment of relevant capabilities to troops and incorporate soldier input from operational employment. โThe pace of technology evolution is faster than the pace of traditional procurement processes, and this is particularly evident within the EMSO environment,โ Joseph Welch, the Army portfolio acquisition executive for The post Army Requests Increased Funding for EW, SIGINT Technologies in Fiscal 2027 first appeared on Executive Gov.
Matthew Swartz has assumed the role of Navy staff director while continuing to serve as executive director on the chief of naval operationsโ staff, the U.S Navy announced Wednesday. Register now for the Potomac Officer Clubโs 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 to hear senior Navy leaders, defense officials and industry executives discuss how emerging technologies are shaping the future of naval operations. Why Is the Navy Consolidating Leadership Roles? CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle said the dual-hatted leadership structure is intended to sharpen accountability and decision-making speed as the Navy shifts from a peacetime posture to a more operationally focused The post Matthew Swartz Takes on Dual Role to Lead Navy Staff first appeared on Executive Gov.
U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, a 2026 Wash100 awardee, and Romaniaโs national defense minister have signed an agreement to enable the southeastern European country to buy counter-unmanned aerial systems through the Joint Interagency Task Force 401, or JIATF-401, marketplace. As the Army expands initiatives like the JIATF-401 marketplace to strengthen allied defense capabilities against drone threats, these priorities will take center stage at upcoming forums. Attend the 2026 Army Summit to hear military leaders and industry executives discuss artificial intelligence, hyperconnected battlefield, air defenses and other emerging mission needs and priorities. Sign up now! The Army said Wednesday The post US Army Expands JIATF-401 Counter-UAS Marketplace Access to Romania first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity has launched five new artificial intelligence-focused research programs under its Emerging Technology Accelerator framework, opening new pathways for industry to support mission-critical intelligence capabilities through prototype other transaction agreements. The effort aligns with the Office of the Director of National Intelligenceโs ODNI 2.0 initiative to accelerate the transition of emerging technologies into operational use and strengthen collaboration with the private sector, IARPA said Wednesday. According to IARPA Director Russell Miller, the agency is positioning itself as the entry point for intelligence community technology requirements, with a focus on tapping commercial innovation. Register now for The post IARPA Unveils Five AI-Focused Research Programs to Advance Intelligence Capabilities first appeared on Executive Gov.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, along with the Department of War, Department of Energy, Department of State and the FBI, have releasedย new guidance to help organizations apply zero trust principles to operational technology, or OT, systems. Zero trust is a major point of discussion at the 2026 Cyber Summit, a GovCon event hosted by the Potomac Officers Club on May 21. Learn more about the evolving cyberthreat landscape and the push toward zero trust ahead of the 2027 deadline. Secure your spot today! What Does the New CISA Guidance Cover? CISA said Wednesday the document, titled โAdapting Zero Trust The post CISA, Federal Partners Release Zero Trust Guide for Operational Technology first appeared on Executive Gov.
