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2023 > April

• White House Unveils National Low Earth Orbit R&D Strategy

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• Executive Mosaic Celebrates 2023 Wash100 Award Winners Phebe Novakovic of General Dynamics & Doug Bush of US Army

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• Castellum Completes Acquisition of Engineering, Technical & Management Services Provider GTMR; Mark Fuller Quoted

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• Navy Commissions Austal-Built LCS 32 at Port Hueneme

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• Doug Lane Presented With 2023 Wash100 Award

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• Senate Bill Aimed to Help DOD Further Develop Tech Talent in US Military

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• Gregg Sears Named Navy Air Warfare Deputy Director

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• DOE Debuts $50M Smart Manufacturing Funding Program for Small & Mid-sized Companies

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• MITRE Submits Recommendations to Modernize Legacy Government Applications

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• SSC Requests Info on MEO Missile Warning Satellite Constellation Epoch 2

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• Johns Hopkins Scientists, Oceanographers Design AI-based Simulation Method to Study Climate ‘Tipping Points’

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• NVIDIA Federal VP Anthony Robbins & Unanet CEO Craig Halliday Spotlighted for 2023 Wash100 Award Wins

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• Video Interview: GDMS’ Chris Brady Foresees a ‘New Dawn’ in Space

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• DOD Authorizes $2.6B in New Ukraine Security Packages

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• Oliver Wise: FY23 Action Plan Covers 3 ‘Plays’ to Accelerate Value From Commerce Department’s Data

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• DIU’s Cherissa Tamayori Says DOD Should Introduce Reforms to 3 Parts of Defense Acquisition System

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• Col. Jennifer Krolikowski on Leveraging Data, Addressing IT Talent Gap Within SSC

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• AFRL, Northrop Flight Test Terahertz Band Frequencies for Aircraft Communications

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• INSA Publishes Recommendations for Government-Industry Collaboration on Cyber Defense

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• OSTP Releases Action Plan for Improving NEO Impact Preparedness

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• CISA’s National Supply Chain Integrity Month to Emphasize Resilience Through Risk Management

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• GSA Posts RFP for U.S. Army Europe Cyber Workforce Training Program

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• Tiffany Hixson: GSA Weeks Away From Issuing Final RFP for OASIS+

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• CBO Reports Federal Deficit of $1.4T in FY 2022

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• A Pair of DOD VIPs, Robert Skinner & Christine Wormuth, Earn 2023 Wash100 Awards

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• AFWERX Taps Spectrohm-Battelle Team to Develop Threat Detection Tool

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• President Biden Meets With Science & Tech Advisory Council Over AI Risks & Policy

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• US Navy Discusses Unmanned Maritime Systems Priorities With Military Partners, Industry

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• SDA’s Derek Tournear on Building Resilience in Space Through Satellite Proliferation

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• Space Safety Coalition Amends Best Practices Guidelines to Address Sustainability, Collision Prevention

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• Coast Guard OKs Strategic Plan to Guide Unmanned Systems Use

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• Stacey Dixon Talks ODNI’s Personnel Vetting Reform Efforts at Senate Panel Hearing

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• Executive Mosaic Applauds Parsons’ Carey Smith & STRATCOM’s Gen Anthony Cotton in 2023 Wash100 Profiles

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• BWXT Advanced Technologies Widens ASME Certification to Support Nuclear Reactor Design Projects; Joe Miller Quoted

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• Leidos’ Gerry Fasano Receives 2023 Wash100 Award

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• NAVAIR Accomplishes 5-Day Sea Trial of CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter

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• DOD Requests Commercial Tech Ideas for Countering Multi-Domain Uncrewed Systems

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• Finland to Procure David’s Sling Air Defense System Under $344M Contract

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• Microway Gets NVIDIA Recognition for AI, High Computing Tech Delivery; Anthony Robbins Quoted

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• Danny Werfel: IRS to Issue Strategic Operating Plan for Inflation Reduction Act Funding

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• Inflation Reduction Act Invests $150M in NETL Projects, Infrastructure Modernization

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• Jason Barke: OPM Close to Launching 2 Federal Cyber Workforce Dashboards

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• USAF Seeks Info on Next Generation Reentry Vehicle for Sentinel ICBM

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• OSTP Spearheads RFI to Revise 2011 EHS Research Strategy for Nanotechnology

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• KBR’s Byron Bright & DOD’s Nickolas Guertin Recognized for 2023 Wash100 Achievements

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• Former Ball Aerospace Exec Makenzie Lystrup Appointed Goddard Space Flight Center Director

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• Adm. Christopher Grady Recommends Parallel Processing for Faster Capabilities Acquisition at DOD

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• National Space Council Director Jacob Middleton Ascends to Brigadier General

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• FCC to Hold Kickoff Event for Space Bureau & Office of International Affairs

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• NNSA Establishes Committee to Advise on Nuclear Security Matters

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• Aerospace Expert Ravi Chaudhary Becomes USAF Assistant Secretary for Installations, Environment & Energy

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• Executive Order Seeks to Update Regulatory Review Process

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• Noam Oz Instated as Director of Innovation Operations at ONR-Backed NavalX

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• 2023 Wash100 Awardee Stefanie Tompkins Honored With Commemorative Profile

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• DOD Study Examines Defense Industry’s Financial Health; William LaPlante Quoted

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• Mattermost’s Barry Duplantis Shares 3 Steps to Break Down Barriers Preventing Implementation of Unified Military Collaboration Platform

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• Brynt Parmeter Takes on Inaugural Chief Talent Management Officer Role at DOD

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• Air Force Pilots Test LIFT-Manufactured Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet

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• Frank Calvelli: Space Force Eyes Shortened Contract Timelines to Accelerate Launches

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• FDA in Search of Small Businesses to Provide AI Technology for Characterizing Pharmaceuticals

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• EY Study: 31% of Federal Employees Say Agencies Spend Over $50M on Cybersecurity

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• DHA Solicits Industry Responses to Questions Related to MHS Genesis EHR Support

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• DARPA Posts BAA for Software Compartmentalization Technology Against Cyber Attacks

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• Idaho National Laboratory Launches Website for Software Distribution, Licensing

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• Nathaniel Fick: State Department Eyes Cyber Assistance Fund to Support Allies

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• DCMA Appoints US Navy Veteran Tara McArthur as Deputy Executive Director

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• TSA Issues $1.3B in Contracts for CT Scanner Procurement; David Pekoske Quoted

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• FCC Senior Counsel Julie Kearney Appointed Chief of Space Bureau

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• CISA Unveils Version 2 of Zero Trust Maturity Model

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• DHS S&T Requests Info on Technologies to Counter Small UAS

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• NTIA Invites Public Input for Formulating AI Accountability Policy; Alan Davidson Quoted

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• DOD Conducts Inquiry Into Classified Documents Leak

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• NOAA Sets Sights on Satellite, Ground Tech Partnerships

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• DARPA Holds 3rd Experiment for RACER Off-Road Unmanned Vehicle Demonstration Program

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• Atlantic Council’s Interim Report Offers Recommendations to Advance Defense Tech Adoption

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• Stephen Homeyer: VP For Defense And Space Intelligence At BAE Systems

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• Accenture Federal Establishes Center Dedicated to Generative AI Development; John Goodman Quoted

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• US Marine Corps Exhibits Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System

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• Former State Rep. Grier Martin Named Acting Defense Commissary Agency Director, CEO

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• NCCoE Outlines 6 Steps for Cybersecurity Segmentation in Small Manufacturing Operations

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• ORNL Activates 5th Supercomputer to Aid NOAA’s Climate Science Simulation Projects

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• NTIA Launches $1.5B Innovation Fund to Advance Open RAN Deployment

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• CISA, NSA Urged to Conduct Annual Cybersecurity Audits of FirstNet

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• Army Requests Info on Novel Structures Tech for Rotorcraft Fleet

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• NSA’s Rob Joyce Highlights Need for Improved Data Sharing With Industry to Counter Cyberattacks

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• Kathleen Hicks Warns Against Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Military Intelligence

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• NASA Kicks Off 2023 Entrepreneurs Challenge to Drive Tech Innovation

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• US Army Space & Missile Defense Command Begins Operations of High-Energy Laser Testing Lab

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• US Joins 6 Other Countries in Writing Guidance for Secure-by-Design Tech Product Shipment; Jen Easterly Quoted

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• Air Force Reports Progress in Military Construction, Sustainment & Modernization Contracts

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• DOE OKs Funding Renewal for Composite Manufacturing Innovation Institute

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• Army Tests Laser Variant of Stryker-Based SHORAD System

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• Draper Reaches Review Milestones for NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services Program

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• FAA Creates List of Factors to Consider in Managing Airspace Near Launch Sites

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• NIST Requests Comments on Semiconductor Quantum Dot Devices Tuning, Characterization

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• DCSA Announces Move to National Background Investigation Services eApp

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• CSC 2.0 Report Calls for Designation of Space Systems as Critical Infrastructure Sector

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• Bailey Bickley Promoted to NSA DIB Defense Chief

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• Heidi Shyu Says DOD Is Set to Release National Defense Science & Tech Strategy

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• GovCon Expert Chuck Brooks & Navy SBIR CTO Kelley Kiernan in Conversation

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• Michael McNerney Selected as Director of DOD’s New Civilian Protection Center of Excellence

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• Alastair Thomson Named Senior Adviser for Data Tech Innovation at NIH’s Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health

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• CISA Releases Guidance on Applying for Emergency Communications Funding Grants

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• GSA Updates US Government Websites to Enhance Online Service Delivery; Robin Carnahan Quoted

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• Maynard Holliday: DOD Should Take Ownership of AI Technical Baseline

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• GAO: DOD Needs Transition Agreements to Move Directed Energy Prototypes to Acquisition Programs

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• Leslie Beavers to Assume DOD Principal Deputy CIO Role in May

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• Cadmus Selects Andrea Marr to Succeed Terry Fry as Energy Services Division Lead

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• USSF Invests in Satellites, Sensors to Increase Space Domain Awareness; Philip Garrant Quoted

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• Matthew Heideman Promoted to President & GM of Xage Security Government

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• Berkeley National Lab Builds AI Facility for Sustainable Energy Materials Discovery

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• HHS Launches Online Platform & Publishes Resources to Improve Healthcare Cybersecurity

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• DOE Accepting Comments on Unified Data Framework for Biological, Environmental Research

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• NSWCCD to Hold Virtual Industry Day for Follow-On Stealth Tech Development Contract

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• CISA Details Software Bill of Materials Sharing Lifecycle Phases in New Report

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• Ronald Rowe Promoted to Secret Service Deputy Director

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• Kathryn Coulter Mitchell to Succeed Kiersten Todt as CISA Chief of Staff; Jen Easterly Quoted

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• Rear Adm. Darin Via Nominated as Navy Surgeon General

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• SkillStorm’s David Donelan Talks Career Highs, Leadership Strategy & Core Values

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• NSWC in Florida Begins Training Navy Personnel on Grainger 4th Party Logistics Program

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• Argonne Engineers Build Nuclear Training Tool With VR, Gaming Tech; Derek Kultgen Quoted

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• Zscaler Report Reveals 50% Annual Surge in Global Phishing Attacks

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• Christopher Scolese: NRO Eyes RFP Release for Commercial Electro-Optical Capabilities

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• Agencies Issue Joint Cyber Advisory on How Threat Actor APT28 Gains Access to Cisco Routers

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• Radha Iyengar Plumb Confirmed as DOD Deputy Undersecretary for Acquisition, Sustainment

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• John Hill Breaks Down $30B FY24 Budget Request for Missile Defense Programs

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• Kelli Seybolt: Space Force Sees More Purchase Requests From International Partners

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• Frank Kendall Asserts Transformational Change as Key to Regaining US Space Dominance

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• CISA, International Partners Release Joint Cyber Guide for Smart City Tech Implementation; Jen Easterly Quoted

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• Biden Names Tanya Bradsher as Nominee for VA Deputy Secretary

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• ISG Report Cites Growth in US Public Sector Procurement Modernization

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• Sen. John Thune: RESTRICT Act for Reviewing Comms Technology Products Reaches Beyond TikTok

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• GSA, DHS Partner on Advancing Federal Sustainability Goals

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• Lloyd Austin Directs DOD Components to Review Adherence to Information Security Standards

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• Gen. Chance Saltzman Calls for Shifts in Mindsets and Methods to Keep Pace With Space Domain Challenges

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• 3 Agencies Explicate Strategy to Accelerate Clean Energy Tech Innovation in New Report

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• Cara Abercrombie Nominated as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition

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• Peraton Secures $399M NOAA Contract for Joint Polar Satellite System Support; Roger Mason Quoted

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• DOD Provides Tailor-Made Climate Assessment Tool to 6 Allied Countries

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• SAP NS2’s Hunter Downey Talks Career History, Core Values & Passion for Government Support

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• Brig. Gen. Jason Cothern on Space Systems Command’s Rebranded Commercial Space Office

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• Treasury Department Committee Convenes Meeting on Cybersecurity

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• DHS Releases Third Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Document; Alejandro Mayorkas Quoted

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• FCC Institutes Spectrum Sharing Rules for Space-Based Systems

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• DARPA to Host Proposers Day for Quantum Augmented Network Program

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• Top 3 Reasons to Participate in 2023 Wash100 Popular Vote Race

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• Airbus Adds New US-Built Military Options to H125 Helicopter Family; Scott Tumpak Quoted

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• Speaker Kevin McCarthy: House to Decide on Debt Ceiling Proposal This Week

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• DARPA Taps General Dynamics Subsidiary to Develop Submarine Propulsor Tech

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• CISA to Remodel & Repurpose UK’s Open Source Log Management Tool; Jen Easterly Quoted

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• SBA Adds New Outreach Centers for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

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• FCC Names Kerry Murray Space Bureau Deputy Chief & Chief of Staff

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• President Biden Signs Executive Order on Community-Level Environmental Justice

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• Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks Funding for Disposal of China-made Comms Equipment; Sen. Deb Fischer Quoted

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• Alejandro Mayorkas Launches New DHS AI Task Force & 90-Day Departmentwide Sprint

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• Lt. Col. MacKenzie Birchenough on Tactically Responsive Space Capabilities

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• Gen. Randy George Nominated as US Army Chief of Staff

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• ECS President John Heneghan Reveals Innovation Areas of the Future in New Video

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• QinetiQ Lands US Army Contract for Research, Technology & Integration Support; Shawn Purvis Quoted

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• GAO: Space Force Should Formalize Procedure for Acquiring Commercial Space Situational Awareness Data

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• Brig. Gen. Wayne Barker to Head Army Intelligence & Electronic Warfare Office

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• Gartner Reveals Top Tech Trends in ‘Post-Digital’ Government Era

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• GSA Committed to Providing Efficient Government Technology Services, Says Robin Carnahan

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• NSF Hosts Workshop on Future of Wireless Communication Network

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• NIST Solicits Public Comment on Draft Roadmap for Identity & Access Management

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• McAleese Report Highlights Key Takeaways from US Military Posture Hearings

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• John Sherman Directs DOD Components & Services to Review Access Control, UAM Implementation

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• NIST Releases Strategy Paper for National Semiconductor Technology Center

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• Frank Calvelli Assesses Performance of Space Acquisition Programs Through Scorecard

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• Hitachi Vantara Federal Makes Multiple Leadership Appointments to Expand Public Sector Market Presence

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• CISA, US Cyber Command Collaborate on Defending Critical Infrastructure

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• Navy Fields Commercial Off-the-Shelf Helmet for Marine Corps Aviation Maintainers

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• NASA Utilizes Reliable Robotics Aircraft to Test Safety Impact of FAA’s Surveillance Radars

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• 4 Federal Agencies Issue Joint Statement Vowing to Protect Consumers From AI Misuse; Lina Khan Quoted

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• NSF Selects 5 Teams to Advance AI Research & Development Infrastructure

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• DOE’s Latest Grid Modernization Lab Call Earmarks $38M for Cybersecurity, Energy Justice Projects

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• LLNL Center for Global Security Research’s Study Calls for Changes to US Nuclear Deterrence Strategy

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• Sen. Mark Warner Asks Tech Companies to Provide Information AI Security Strategies & Practices

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• Navy DSRC Adds ‘Nautilus’ to Supercomputer Lineup

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• Jim Garrettson Delivers 2023 Wash100 Awards to CIA’s Jennifer Ewbank & Nand Mulchandani

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• Mason Clutter Assumes Permanent Chief Privacy Officer, Chief FOIA Officer Roles at DHS

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• NRO Director Christopher Scolese Underscores Agency Commitment to Providing Intelligence to Warfighters, Policymakers & Decision Makers

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• DOD Approves Changes to PNT Oversight Council Leadership

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• National AI Advisory Committee Report Highlights Need for AI Standards

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• FedRAMP Hits 300 Authorization Mark for Cloud Services

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• Defense Innovation Unit Seeks Autonomous Tech for Ground Vehicle Navigation

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• Argonne Researchers Use Testbed to Prepare Code for ‘Aurora’ Supercomputer

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• NASA Tests Pivot Capabilities of Aerojet Rocketdyne’s RS-25 Engine for SLS Missions

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• Department of the Air Force Justifies Budget Request in Fiscal Year 2024 Posture Statement

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• IBM Executive Dan Chenok Outlines Recommendations to Use Cloud for Digital Modernization

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• Xage’s Roman Arutyunov Recommends 10 Actions to Meet CISA’s Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals

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• CISA’s Eric Goldstein: Trusted Public-Private Partnerships Key to Boosting Cyber Defenses

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• Missouri Fire Chief Richard Carrizzo Assumes Chairmanship of FirstNet Board; Gina Raimondo Quoted

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• House Bipartisan Bills Seek to Further Build Up DOE’s Research Partnerships With NASA, NSF

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• NGA Posts Solicitation for Project Maven Supply Chain Risk Management Platform

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• Pentagon Begins Search for Defense Innovation Board Executive Director

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