The Right Direction on MAPS?
The Army’s Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) has faced another postponement, with a draft solicitation now slated for the end of the quarter after earlier February deadlines were missed. Critics argue MAPS duplicates existing government‑wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) such as OASIS+, Alliant 3, and NASA SEWP, which could meet the Army’s needs more efficiently. The new solicitation also imposes a 50% task‑order participation rule, risking “off‑ramps” and artificial competition. Industry observers suggest the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) roadmap offers a clearer, cost‑saving path using established GWACs and BPAs.
DISA's $201M Browser Contract Shows Resellers Still Have a Role to Play
DISA has issued a $201 million solicitation for cloud‑based internet isolation (CBII), requiring authorized Menlo Security resellers to deliver a managed service. Menlo Security supplies the underlying remote‑browser platform, while resellers will operate, integrate, and support the solution within DISA’s security...
Firebreaks: Mitigating the Risks of AI Integration Into Nuclear Operations
The Firebreaks project responds to a Carnegie Corporation call to curb emerging AI‑driven nuclear risks. Led by the Arms Control Association, Berkeley Risk and Security Lab, and the European Leadership Network, the initiative maps how artificial intelligence could intersect with...
Wilsbach Outlines Strategy for Confronting Adversaries, Air Force Success
Gen. Ken Wilsbach, the new Air Force Chief of Staff, outlined a three‑pillar strategy—readiness, modernization, and caring for Airmen—to counter a "complex and ambiguous" threat environment. He called for faster, "fight‑tonight" acquisition and long‑term program agility, citing the on‑track F‑47...
Vector’s Longbow Drone Clears Key Pentagon Certifications
Vector announced that its Longbow VTOL drone platform has cleared both the Department of Defense’s Blue UAS and the AUVSI‑run Green UAS certification programs. The dual clearance confirms the system meets stringent cybersecurity, supply‑chain and foreign‑component standards required for government...
Powerful New Royal Navy Warship Programme Advances as Milestones Reached for Two Ships
Two of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates, HMS Active and HMS Bulldog, have reached critical production milestones at Babcock’s Rosyth yard, with Active rolled out and Bulldog’s steel‑cut ceremony held. The programme sustains roughly 2,500 jobs across shipyards and the UK...
US ‘Committed’ to Fighting Transnational Gangs Behind Southeast Asian Scam Compounds: FBI
A senior FBI official announced the United States is fully committed to leading a global fight against transnational criminal networks operating large‑scale scamming compounds in Southeast Asia. The FBI’s International Operations Division has been meeting with law‑enforcement counterparts in Thailand,...
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Nordhaus Joins SECWAR Senior Advisor in New Orleans to Recognize Louisiana National Guard [Image 12 of 13]
Air Force General Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited New Orleans with Patrick Weaver, senior advisor to the Secretary of War, to honor Louisiana National Guard soldiers activated for Operation NOLA Safe. More than 350 Guardsmen supported...
Rheinmetall Debuts Combat Helmet, Body Armour at Enforce Tac 2026
Rheinmetall unveiled a lighter combat helmet and a modular body‑armour system at Enforce Tac 2026 in Nuremberg. The helmet, built from a high‑performance polyethylene composite, retains existing ballistic protection while reducing weight and adding flexible straps and rail mounts for accessories. The...
Global Defense Modernization Drives Major Awards for BlackSky and Redwire
Global defense spending surges, prompting nations to seek sovereign, AI‑enabled space capabilities. BlackSky reported more than $60 million in new contracts, highlighted by an eight‑figure deal for a Gen‑3 ISR satellite that delivers 35 cm imagery and onboard AI analytics. Redwire entered...
Guidance: Leek and Upper Hulme Firing Times
The Ministry of Defence has designated the Leek Upper Hulme training range’s ‘closed impact area’ as off‑limits due to unexploded ordnance. The zone is bounded by the A53, Dry Stones, Morridge, South Swainsmoor and North Swainsmoor and is fully fenced and...
Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) Firing Times
Since its first publication in November 2017, the Ministry of Defence’s Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) website has maintained a rolling log of monthly firing times. The most recent update on 24 February 2026 added the March 2026 schedule, continuing a pattern of...
France After Four Years of War. Shift or the End of Support?
France has moved from a dual‑sided arms policy to a robust, though now waning, military backstop for Ukraine, supplying ammunition, missiles, CAESAR howitzers, SAMP/T air‑defence and Mirage 2000 fighters since 2022. Operational challenges—limited Ukrainian use of French tanks, pilot shortages, and...
Next After Iran — Ex-Israeli PM Flags Nuclear Pakistan Whose Nuke Facility Tel Aviv Planned To Strike in 1980s
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett warned that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, coupled with a budding security pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, poses a new existential threat to Israel. He cited historic Israeli‑Indian plans to bomb Pakistan’s nuclear facilities in...
How the Golden Fleet Will Change the US Navy Acquisition Process
The U.S. Navy’s Golden Fleet program introduces a streamlined acquisition model that leans heavily on artificial‑intelligence‑enabled design and scheduling tools. By expanding the vendor base and forging deeper industry partnerships, the initiative seeks to cut red tape and accelerate shipbuilding...
Germany No Longer Trusts Russia?
Germany’s strategic relationship with Russia has unraveled since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Trade collapsed, with imports from Russia falling from €36.4 billion in 2022 to €1.8 billion by 2024, while German aid to Kyiv topped €90 billion. Energy dependence vanished as Russian...
Final Piece in Place for Defence Support Transformation
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £113 million contract to the Digital Allies consortium—PA Consulting and Accenture—to deliver the Defence Logistics Information Services (DLIS) under the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme. This contract completes a suite of BMfS...
Innovative Solutions to Boost Munitions Outload Capability
Trials at Defence Munitions Kineton demonstrated that low‑cost, innovative solutions can modernise the munitions out‑load process. The OUTLOAD programme comprises three projects – SAGE, which pilots satellite, 4G and Wi‑Fi links to provide real‑time stock visibility in signal‑restricted warehouses; PAXO,...
Navy Pushes AI From Experiments to Everyday Warfighting Functions
The U.S. Navy is moving artificial intelligence from experimental pilots into routine warfighting functions, aiming to embed trustworthy AI across all mission areas. Deputy Director Christopher Page emphasized the need for a common taxonomy and lexicon to ensure data quality...
U.S. Air Force Plans to Expand Use of Portfolio Acquisition Executives over the Next Year
The U.S. Air Force will expand its portfolio acquisition executive (PAE) model to about 18 leaders within the next year, replacing the traditional program executive officer structure. PAEs will directly control contracting, finance and sustainment functions, aiming to embed lifecycle...
Kongsberg Maritime Expands Offerings in Indonesia with PT PAL MoU
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PT PAL, Indonesia’s largest state‑owned shipyard, to deepen collaboration on marine technology solutions. The ceremony in Surabaya was attended by senior officials from both companies and the Norwegian ambassador. The MoU follows...
Takaichi Draws a Red Line on Nuclear Sharing Amid Japan’s Security Review
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly rejected a NATO‑style nuclear‑sharing arrangement with the United States, reaffirming Japan's Three Non‑Nuclear Principles during a House of Representatives debate. Her statement comes amid a comprehensive review of Japan's National Security Strategy, Defense Strategy,...
Korea’s Demographic Crisis Has Come for Its Military
South Korea’s shrinking birthrate—down to 0.75 children per woman—has cut the pool of eligible male conscripts, driving a 20% drop in active‑duty troops from 560,000 in 2019 to 450,000 in 2025. The Defense Ministry projects the force could shrink to...
In Guinea, the US Has a Rare Opportunity to Gain an Edge over China
Guinea’s newly elected president Mamady Doumbouya hosted a high‑profile inauguration attended by U.S. officials and a Chinese envoy, underscoring the country’s strategic importance. With roughly a quarter of global bauxite reserves and emerging lithium, uranium and iron‑ore projects, Guinea sits...
DeltaQuad – Design / Creative Engineer
DeltaQuad, a pioneer in long‑range electric VTOL drones, is hiring a Design / Creative Engineer for its Resilience Department. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and validating mechanical components that improve UAV reliability and field reparability, using advanced materials and...
The Kremlin Announces the Continuation of the War
On the fourth anniversary of its invasion, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia will continue its "special military operation" in Ukraine. He said Moscow’s objectives remain unmet and that Western support has turned the conflict into a broader confrontation...
How to Maximize DDoS Readiness with Proactive Protection Strategies
Cyber Security Intelligence reports a surge in DDoS attacks in 2025, with assaults escalating from gigabyte to terabyte volumes. The article outlines proactive protection steps, starting with comprehensive risk assessments that inventory public‑facing assets and establish traffic baselines. It then...
U.S. Marine Corps Buys Scorpion Light Mobile Mortars
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Global Military Products a $4.9 million firm‑fixed‑price contract to deliver its Scorpion Light mobile mortar system for live‑fire testing. The platform mounts a mortar on a Polaris MRZR Alpha 6×6 vehicle, offering rapid “shoot‑and‑scoot” capability for dispersed infantry....
Danish Air Force Establishes 729 Squadron for MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drones
Denmark’s Royal Danish Air Force activated 729 Squadron on 16 February to operate four General Atomics MQ‑9B SeaGuardian UAVs. Ordered in 2025 with deliveries beginning in 2028, the drones will be based at Aalborg Air Base and tasked with high‑endurance surveillance...
The Commercial Space Federation Releases New White Paper “Perfecting Public-Private Partnerships”
The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) released a new white paper titled “Perfecting Public‑Private Partnerships: The Future of Government Space Contracts.” Authored by Rational Futures, the report offers a playbook for government buyers to maximize outcomes on space PPPs, stressing that...
New Trade Association Aims to Give Domestic SMBs a Shot in Canada’s “Defence Renaissance”
The Alliance of Canadian Defence Companies (ACDC) launched today as a coalition of emerging defence technology firms seeking a unified voice in Ottawa. Co‑chairs Eliot Pence and Paul Ziadé argue that Canada’s ambitious procurement targets require clear representation from Canadian‑owned...
Ukraine Pushes Tighter Telegram Regulation, Citing Russian Recruitment of Locals
Ukrainian officials are urging tighter regulation of Telegram after Russian intelligence allegedly used the app to recruit saboteurs for attacks, including a deadly Lviv strike that killed a police officer. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko and SBU deputy head Ivan Rudnytskyi...
Freire Signs Deal with Sweden’s FMV for Four Naval Support Vessels
Spanish shipbuilder C.N.P. Freire has secured a contract with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to build four 47‑meter naval support vessels. The ships are designed for harsh weather and ice, carrying 16 crew, reaching 12 knots and sustaining up to...
EU Warns Russia’s African Recruitment in Ukraine Resembles “Modern Slavery” Exploiting Migration and Tourism Routes
European investigators warn that Russia’s recruitment of African migrants and students for the Ukraine war amounts to a new form of modern slavery, exploiting tourism visas, student exchanges and fake job offers. At least 171 African fighters, many aged 18‑25,...
At Colorado Space Firms, Hegseth Casts Pentagon Bureaucracy as the Enemy
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used a Colorado stop at True Anomaly and Sierra Space to denounce the Pentagon’s acquisition bureaucracy as a "giant swamp" that favors entrenched prime contractors. He framed commercially driven space firms as essential antidotes that...
BAE Systems to Upgrade US Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ship for Joint Strike Fighter Ops
BAE Systems secured a $204.1 million contract from the U.S. Navy to perform maintenance and system upgrades on the Wasp‑class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD‑7). The selected restricted availability work, slated to start in August at BAE’s Norfolk shipyard, will modify...
Indian Navy to Commission Latest ASW-SWC Corvette
The Indian Navy will commission the ASW‑SWC corvette Anjadip on 27 February 2026, the third vessel of an eight‑ship anti‑submarine warfare shallow‑water craft program. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata, the 77‑metre ship was delivered in December 2025 and...
Philippine Navy Commissions Two Naval Vessels
The Philippine Navy commissioned the offshore patrol vessel BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS‑20) and the fast‑attack interdiction craft BRP Audrey Bañares (PG‑910) at Subic on February 24. The OPV, built by South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries, arrived five months ahead of...
Europe Is Helping Ukraine Resist a US Push for Peace at Any Price
European governments are stepping up to shield Ukraine from a U.S. push for a rapid peace settlement that would require territorial concessions. While Washington seeks a quick ceasefire, the EU has increased military aid by 67 percent in 2025 and approved...
GitHub Issues Abused in Copilot Attack Leading to Repository Takeover
Security firm Orca disclosed a critical vulnerability in GitHub Codespaces that lets attackers exfiltrate the automatically generated GITHUB_TOKEN and seize full control of a repository. The exploit, dubbed RoguePilot, leverages malicious content hidden in a GitHub issue, symbolic links, and...
Notice: Competition: Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3 (Cycle 7)
The UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) programme has opened Phase 3, Cycle 7, inviting proposals that can be manufactured, cost‑competitive and reach Technology Readiness Level 6 within twelve months. Submissions must not exceed £350,000 in funding (with a ceiling of £1 million per project) and...
Taiwan Security Firm Confirms Flaw Flagged by CISA Likely Exploited by Chinese APTs
TeamT5, a Taiwan‑based cybersecurity firm, confirmed that CVE‑2024‑7694 – a privilege‑escalation flaw allowing malicious file uploads and arbitrary command execution – was likely weaponized by Chinese advanced persistent threat groups Slime57 and Slime62. The vulnerability, patched in August 2024, was exploited...
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides Finds Calling as PE Backs Defense Industry
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides has taken a senior role at Ventus Industrial, a private‑equity‑backed firm targeting the defense industrial base. He says his mission is to accelerate shipbuilding capacity and help portfolio companies produce at the pace the Navy...
Ireland Predicted to Make French Connection for Vehicle Buy
Ireland is preparing to replace its aging RG‑32M 4×4 armoured patrol vehicles and Piranha III 8×8 personnel carriers with platforms from France’s Scorpion programme. French media suggest the deal could also bundle CAESAR 155 mm self‑propelled artillery, even though Ireland has not...
Identity Prioritization Isn't a Backlog Problem - It's a Risk Math Problem
Identity programs still rank remediation like IT tickets, ignoring context. The article argues that true prioritization must treat identity risk as a function of controls posture, hygiene, business impact, and user intent, not just checklist completion. When these factors align,...
How the EU Is Deregulating Arms-Control to Be Like Any Other Industry
EU lawmakers are advancing the Defence Readiness Omnibus, a legislative package that would replace traditional export licences with General Transfer Licences, allowing unlimited, multi‑year transfers of military goods. The proposal also expands exemptions for intra‑EU and cross‑border partnerships, potentially covering...
NNSA, Sandia and Kansas City National Security Campus Open CAMINO Facility
On February 12, the National Nuclear Security Administration, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Kansas City National Security Campus inaugurated the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation (CAMINO) at the Science and Technology Park near Kirtland Air Force Base. The new...
USS Kennedy Excels With Computer Automation Ot Sea Trials
The U.S. Navy’s next‑generation carrier USS Kennedy completed its inaugural sea trials, showcasing a suite of computer‑driven automation tools. Integrated flight‑deck, propulsion, and logistics software reduced manual inputs and accelerated mission‑ready timelines. Early data indicates a 15‑percent drop in crew workload...
Ukrainian Startup Launches Production of Segmented Combat Wheels
Ukrainian startup Qirim Technology has begun production of segmented airless wheels for military ground drones and vehicles. The modular design replaces traditional pneumatic tires with interchangeable rubber segments mounted on a steel frame, eliminating punctures. Wheels are supplied free to...
Russia Lures African Recruits as Ukraine War Reaches Fourth Year
Russia, facing mounting casualties in its fourth year of the Ukraine war, has turned to African recruits to replenish its ranks, with Ukrainian intelligence estimating more than 1,400 individuals from 36 African nations have been enlisted. Kenya reports roughly 200...