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Bill to secure U.S. technology supply chains from foreign adversaries introduced
U.S. Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) have introduced legislation that will codify the U.S. Department of Commerce’s ability to protect U.S. information and communications technology supply chains. The bill, the ICTS Supply Chain Security Act, would codify the department’s... Read More »
Investment Intelligence Center launches website
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy recently announced the launch of an Investment Intelligence Center interactive public website. The Intelligence Center provides a centralized, interactive dashboard for users to explore the Defense Department’s work... Read More »
Legislation banning sale of Americans’ data introduced
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) have introduced legislation that would ban data brokers from selling or transferring Americans’ health and location data. The Health and Location Data Protection Act would prevent data brokers from gathering personal... Read More »
Bordelon Marine awarded Coast Guard contract
The U.S. Coast Guard recently awarded Louisiana-based Bordelon Marine, a provider of offshore support and subsea services, a contract for a commercial support vessel that will transport supplies, equipment and personnel to Coast Guard cutters operating in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and other... Read More »
Defense Department unleashes AI ‘agent network’ to evaluate threats, targeting
The U.S. Department of Defense, referred to by the Trump Administration as the U.S. Department of War, announced that it would launch “Agent Network,” the latest element of the department’s Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Strategy. The department said the project would be led by its... Read More »
Legislation introduced to strengthen cybersecurity at DHS after compliance gaps found
Legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) would strengthen security at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after compliance gaps were found by the Government Accountability Office. The Cybersecurity Logging Enforcement and Accountability Reporting... Read More »
FEMA opens application period for seven grant programs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened the application period on Wednesday for seven preparedness grant programs. The agency will award more than $1.5 billion, and the application period will close on July 24. The grant programs are: More than $1 billion will be available... Read More »
Committee advances bills in bipartisan effort to upgrade Homeland Security divisions
In a bipartisan show of support, the House Committee on Homeland Security advanced 19 bills this week to strengthen the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s core mission. The bills covered a range of issues but primarily refocused the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), modernized... Read More »
Lockheed Martin awarded federal contract up to $35B
The U.S. government recently awarded defense technology company Lockheed Martin with a seven-year undefinitized contract action for up to $35 billion to quadruple production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors. THAAD is the only U.S. system designed to intercept threats... Read More »
Defense Department releases Post Quantum Cryptography strategy
A day after President Donald Trump announced new policies surrounding quantum cryptography, the Kirsten Davies, chief information officer for the U.S. Department of Defense, referred to by the Trump administration as the U.S. Department of War, announced that department’s Post Quantum... Read More »
CBP officers seized over 1,100 pounds of suspected methamphetamine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized 1,100.79 pounds of suspected methamphetamine with a street value of $10.1 million. The seizure occurred on June 15 at the World Trade Bridge between Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. A CBP officer referred to a 2013 D-13... Read More »
Trump issues cryptographic executive order to protect American data
The White House announced President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that would protect American data, and the digital economy that lives off of it. Trump’s “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks” Executive Order directs the Office of Management and... Read More »
U.S. Army awards Northrop Grumman tank ammunition contract
The U.S. Army recently awarded Virginia-based defense company Northrop Grumman a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round of large caliber tank ammunition. The M1147 AMP is a 120mm round designated for use on the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. The... Read More »
Energy Fuels receives federal loan to increase rare earth elements production
The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) recently provided Energy Fuels, a Denver-based critical mineral company, with a $725 million conditional loan commitment to scale the domestic processing of rare earth elements. The loan, along with private investment, will support a new, state-of-the-art,... Read More »
FBI warns of cyber criminals’ use of traffic distribution system in financial scams
The FBI said in a public service announcement that cyber criminals are using traffic distribution systems to gain access to victim networks for financial scams. Traffic distribution systems, or TDS, is technology that is used to route internet traffic visitors to different destinations after... Read More »
Operation Pacific Viper surpasses more than 225,000 pounds of cocaine seized
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that the U.S. Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper, which began in August 2025, has surpassed more than 225,000 pounds of cocaine seized in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Operation Pacific Viper is a counter-drug operation in the... Read More »
Legislation introduced to consolidate National Guard Duty statuses
U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jack Rosen (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation that would comprehensively reform the National Guard statuses. The legislation, the Duty Status Reform Act, would comprehensively reform the National Guard, the lawmakers said, by consolidating and... Read More »
Federal operation in Arkansas results in 39 arrests
Operation Viper, a high-intensity fugitive apprehension initiative in Arkansas, resulted in 39 arrests and the seizure of 33 firearms, approximately 100 pounds of marijuana, $74,400 in illegal proceeds, and large quantities of fentanyl and other illicit pills. The initiative involved the Federal... Read More »
International partners join U.S. 2nd fleet for maritime exercises
This week a multinational maritime exercise will bring together the U.S. 2nd Fleet with multiple international partners for a Fleet Exercise in the Norfolk, Va., area as well as in the Atlantic Ocean. The large-scale exercise will test integrated forces in a dynamic, multidomain training... Read More »
Legislation introduced to track terrorist organization’s use of AI
Legislation that would assess terrorist organization’s use of artificial intelligence was introduced recently by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL). The Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act would direct the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual threat assessment of... Read More »
Lockheed Martin awarded $514M Space Force contract
The U.S. Space Force recently awarded global defense technology company Lockheed Martin a $514 million contract to build Global Positioning System IIIF Space Vehicles 23 and 24. This brings the company’s total GPS IIIF commitment to 14 spacecraft. “Modernizing the constellation with highly... Read More »
Trump signs National Security Memorandum on cybersecurity
The White House announced President Donald Trump had signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to help the National Security Systems modernize in order to meet the cyber challenges of 2026 and beyond. According to the White House, the memorandum outlines a clear structure, as well as... Read More »
Coast Guard increases presence for World Cup near Washington state
During the World Cup, the U.S. Coast Guard will have an increased presence near Washington state ports, waterways and fan zones, and the maritime border with Canada. "The Coast Guard is proud to work alongside our federal, state and local partners to help ensure the safety and security of World... Read More »
Legislation would provide DHS with discretionary funding
The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced legislation that would provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a total discretionary allocation of $64.9 billion. Of that amount, $2.9 billion would be for defense activities. The Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security... Read More »
CISA issues directive on improving mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities at federal agencies
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new operational directive to improve how federal civilian agencies assess and align their cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The Binding Operational Direct 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk would require federal civilian... Read More »
Federal program will strengthen cyber defenses
The U.S. Department of Defense recently announced a program that will strengthen cyber defenses and the defense industrial base’s capacity to compete in the cyber domain. The Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay (C-MIP) program, which will launch on Oct. 1, will modernize how the department... Read More »
Bill proposes giving more authority to Intelligence Community Inspector General
Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R- IA) would provide the Inspector General for the Intelligence Community with critical law enforcement authority to carry out its oversight mission, lawmakers said. The Intelligence Community Inspector... Read More »
ICE, CBP funded for the next three fiscal years
President Donald Trump signed into law Wednesday legislation that fully funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the next three fiscal years. The Secure America Act provides $2.5 billion to DHS for unexpected and unplanned... Read More »
KBR business awarded $95M contract
The federal government recently awarded Texas-based science, technology and engineering company KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business a $95 million digital engineering and enterprise decision support contract to rapidly advance digital engineering capabilities for the U.S. Space... Read More »
Legislation seeks to fund cyber information sharing program
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced legislation to fund a cybersecurity renounces and monitoring program, while urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prioritize cyber security for states across the country. Warner introduced the Guaranteeing Universal Access to Cybersecurity... Read More »
DOJ announces more than 1,000 arrests, seizure of nearly 100 illegal firearms after gang-related threat operation
Operation Spring Cleaning, a three-month sweep by the U.S. Department of Justice to target gangs and enhance public safety, has netted more than 1,100 arrests and the seizure of nearly 100 illegal firearms and 2,700 pounds of drugs. The nationwide initiative spearheaded by the FBI was... Read More »
Exercise Southern Jackaroo tests tactical interoperability
Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026, a multi-national training exercise, launched on May 29 and continues through July 3. It began with an opening ceremony and brings together forces from the United States military, the Australia Defence Force and the Japan Self Defense Force. The exercise uses... Read More »
Legislation introduced to protect American Wi-Fi from foreign adversaries
U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) and Troy Carter, Sr. (D-LA) introduced legislation recently that would adopt a clear strategy to defend American Wi-Fi services. The legislation, the Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act, would strengthen coordination between the National... Read More »
KBR business awarded $8B federal contract
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded the Mission Technology Solutions business of Houston-based KBR, a science, technology and engineering solutions company, a $8 billion maximum Antarctic science and engineering support contract. The task order hybrid contract will have... Read More »