Countermeasures
KBR receives two task order modifications from Army worth up to $449M
The Army Contracting Command recently awarded Texas-based KBR, a science, technology and engineering solutions company, two up to $449 million task order modifications to continue providing intelligent, data-driven logistics support to the U.S. Army in Europe and North America. The contract was... Read More »
FEMA to award $1.1B for flood mitigation
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently opened the application period for $1.1 billion in Flood Mitigation Assistance program funding. The program funds community-led projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to structures and buildings insured by the... Read More »
CISA, partners release guidance for Zero Trust adaptation in operational technology
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the U.S. Departments of War, Energy, State, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have published a guide to applying Zero Trust principals to operational technology systems within organizations. The guide,... Read More »
Investigation launched into national security risk posed by AI models from Chinese companies
U.S. Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) announced the launch of a joint investigation into the national security risks posed by artificial intelligence models developed by Chinese companies. Garbarino, chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, said his committee... Read More »
CBP officers seize nearly $2.8M in narcotics at San Ysidro Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry between San Diego and Mexico recently seized nearly $2.8 million in fentanyl and methamphetamine during two seizures in April. “Smugglers use complex techniques to conceal dangerous narcotics like fentanyl and... Read More »
Legislation to strengthen data security, protect public officials introduced
Legislation that would protect public servants across all levels of government introduced. U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Dan Goldman (D-NY) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and prevent... Read More »
Coalition to address production code vulnerabilities
Project QuiltWorks, a tech industry coalition, recently launched to assess, prioritize and continuously remediate production code vulnerabilities that frontier artificial intelligence models are uncovering. Project QuiltWorks uses the CrowdStrike Falcon platform with remediation input from... Read More »
Coast Guard seizes 7,050 pounds of cocaine
The U.S. Coast Guard recently seized approximately 7,050 pounds of cocaine worth more than $53 million during two interdictions, one in the Caribbean and one in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The Cutter Escanaba’s crew offloaded the contraband on Monday at Port Everglades. “The crew’s... Read More »
Navy announces first successful flight of MQ-25A Stingray
The U.S. Navy announced its MQ-25A Stingray completed its first test flight on April 25, a key step for unmanned carrier operations. The first flight left from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, IL and flew for approximately two hours, officials said. During the flight,... Read More »
CISA, global partners issue warning on Chinese government-linked covert networks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joined the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre and other federal and international partners to release a new cybersecurity advisory about China. The advisory, “Defending Against China-Nexus Covert Networks of... Read More »
L3Harris Technologies closes on $1B federal investment
L3Harris Technologies, a Florida-based defense technology company, recently closed on a $1 billion Department of Defense investment in the company’s Missile Solutions (MSL) business. The company is in the process of transforming and growing its MSL production operations and will use funding to... Read More »
FEMA approves $657M to reimburse states for backlog of public assistance
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that FEMA has released more than $657 million in funding to reimburse for COVID-19 expenses. The funding will provide states, local governments and healthcare facilities for their costs responding to the COVID-19... Read More »
Scam Center Strike Force conducts actions against criminal organizations
The Scam Center Strike Force recently conducted a series of coordinated actions against Southeast Asian criminal organizations operating scam centers that have defrauded Americans of billions of dollars. “We have charged the Chinese bosses who ran a scam compound in Burma, where trafficked... Read More »
Defense Department shows off Golden Dome progress
Officials with the U.S. Department of Defense, referred to by the Trump administration as the Department of War, and other federal agencies gathered Thursday at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story to show off the DoW’s progress on Golden Dome for America. Golden Dome is President... Read More »
U.S. Army requests $253B for 2027 budget
The U.S. Army’s proposed $253 billion fiscal year 2027 budget includes increases for operations, procurement, research and personnel. The budget proposal includes a 28.7 percent discretionary increase in procurement funding. This includes a $3.1 billion request to modernize the Army’s... Read More »
U.S. Air Force moves step closer to Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative
In conjunction with the Defense Innovation Unit, the U.S. Department of the Air Force announced it has selected three companies to potentially develop and operate a microreactor on a DAF installation. The move is part of the department’s Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations initiative.... Read More »
Florida man pleads guilty to being ransomware negotiator
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a Florida man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit ransomware attacks after being employed as a ransomware negotiator. According to court documents, Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O’Lakes, Fla., collaborated with the operators of the Blackcat/ALPHV... Read More »
House Appropriations Committee approves military construction, Veterans Affairs act
The House Appropriations Committee unanimously approved legislation covering military construction and Veterans Affairs for the 2027 Fiscal Year, officials said Tuesday. The legislation, The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, includes $157 billion... Read More »
Lockheed Martin to add PAC-3 MSE to Aegis Combat System
A multi million U.S. Navy contract with Lockheed Martin, a global defense technology company, will allow the company to develop, integrate and test the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) into the Aegis Combat System. Funding will allow Lockheed Martin to continue munitions acceleration... Read More »
State, Justice Departments convene 35 governments to take action against Iranian terrorism
The U.S. Departments of State and Justice convened the fifth meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum in Budapest, Hungary to take action to counter Iranian terrorism. The meeting brought together 35 governments from the Americas, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to... Read More »
Legislation reauthorizes small business defense innovation, technology programs
The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which became law earlier this month, reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR and STTR programs award research and development grants to American small... Read More »
CBP launches Mobile Passport Control at four Washington state border crossings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the launch of Mobile Passport Control at four pedestrian border crossings in Washington state. The MPC mobile app allows U.S. citizens, and others, to use their mobile devices to submit passport and travel information in advance, which will speed up... Read More »
Space Force CSO debuts vision for force through 2041
Gen. Chance Saltzman, chief of Space Operations for U.S. Space Force, outlined his vision for the service’s next 15 years during the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium on April 15. Saltzman introduced the “Future Operating Environment” and the “Objective Force” that will prepare the... Read More »
Coast Guard seizes 3,825 pounds of cocaine
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa’s crew offloaded approximately 3,825 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million on Thursday that was the result of two interdictions in international waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as part of Operation Pacific Viper. “This crew's performance over... Read More »
Lockheed Martin awarded contract to continue C-130J programs
Lockheed Martin announced it was awarded a 10-year, sole source, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to continue the C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) program by the Pentagon. The contract, worth up to $1.9 billion, will allow the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle... Read More »
FEMA holding emergency preparedness exercise this month
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) plans to hold a biennial radiological emergency preparedness exercise at Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania during the week of April 27. The exercise will assess Maryland and Pennsylvania’s ability to respond to an emergency that... Read More »
Treasury sanctions cartel-linked casinos on U.S.-Mexico border
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) sanctioned targets linked to alleged money laundering and cash smuggling by the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), officials said. The CDN is one of Mexico’s most violent drug trafficking organizations, the office said, and... Read More »
Boeing awarded $324M military contract for CH-47F Block II
The U.S. Army recently awarded aerospace company Boeing a $324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters. This increases the number of CH-47F Block II aircraft under contract to 24. “Consistent production awards reflect the Army’s confidence in the CH-47F Block II as a... Read More »
Marine Corps award $21M contract for cyber services
Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) awarded a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization specializing in applied scientific research and development professional services, a $21 million contract to provide facility-related control systems cyber services in the Marine Corps Installations Pacific... Read More »
Space Force’s STARCOM hosts job fairs to fill civilian positions
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) will hold job fairs across the country as it works to fill more than 400 civilian positions. The military branch said it was expanding its civilian workforce with a hiring surge of civilians who can help STARCOM fulfill its... Read More »
Reps. Fong, Garbarino host cybersecurity roundtable in California
U.S. Reps. Vince Fong (R-CA) and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) hosted a cybersecurity roundtable last week with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), local military installations and local community members. As part of the discussion, attendees focused on current, existing, and... Read More »
Federal grand jury indicts 52 gang members on drug, firearm charges
A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment on March 17 charging 52 gang members with intent to distribute, possession and distribution of controlled substances, and firearms violations. Forty defendants were charged with possession of firearms in furtherance of a... Read More »
Defense Department, FAA complete safety assessment of laser counter-drone system
The U.S. Department of Defense, referred to as the U.S. Department of War by the Trump administration, and the Federal Aviation Administration said they have completed a safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system that validates safety controls that pose no undue risk to passenger... Read More »
Lockheed Martin receives $4.7B federal contract for accelerated production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement
The U.S. government recently awarded global defense technology company Lockheed Martin a $4.7 billion, multibillion-dollar contract to continue critical accelerated production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE). Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will be able to accelerate production... Read More »