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Lt. Gen. Joseph Matos. The USMC deputy commandant for information will keynote the 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27.Articles

USMC Deputy Commandant for Information to Discuss Cyber Operations at 2026 Navy Summit

Matos handles information architecture, C4, and AI and data integration He has focused his career on technologies including cyber, EW,
Anthony Baity. The USAF assistant deputy chief of staff told GovCon Wire there's plenty of business work for small firms.Acquisition & Procurement

Air Force’s Anthony Baity Sees Opportunities for Small, Mid-Sized Businesses in Logistics

There are USAF logistics business opportunities for smaller companies, said Anthony Baity The top service official said the USAF is
Navy FY 2027 budget. The Navy is requesting a boost in funds in its FY 2027 RDT&E budget, for programs like Next-Gen Jammer.Articles

A Comprehensive Guide to the Navy’s FY 2027 Budget Request

The Navy’s budget request for FY 2027 is up 23 percent from last year This includes big boosts for Conventional
Golden Dome. The program is more than just a new missile defense system. It’s an ambitious investment in a new way business.Articles

Golden Dome Tracker: New Contract Awards and Hopes for New Space Infrastructure

The Pentagon is using new acquisition strategies for Golden Dome The program could be worth as much as $3.6 trillion
Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The Air Force's CCA is a consequential program blending advances in autonomy and UAS.Articles

Why the Air Force Wants $1B in FY27 for This UAS Program

The USAF’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program is one of the service’s most ambitious and consequential acquisition programs in generations. Not
Lt. Gen. Robert Collins. The senior Army officer discussed AI, UAS and electronic warfare at the 2026 Army Summit on June 18Articles

Army Exploring Rapid Acquisition Authorities to Move Faster With AI

The Army is considering broadening rapid acquisition authorities to acquire AI technologies faster, Lt. Gen. Robert Collins said at the
UAS Marketplace. This is the Army's effort to improve drone acquistion using an "Amazon-like" web commerce interface.DOD

What GovCons Need to Know About the Army’s New ‘Amazon-Like’ UAS Marketplace

The Army is now issuing contracts through its new UAS Marketplace, an effort to procure innovative Group 1-3 drones faster
David Hall. The Army T2COM leader will deliver a keynote at the 2026 Army Summit on June 18.Articles

Army T2COM Maj. Gen. Hall to Deliver Advanced Tech GovCon Insights at 2026 Army Summit

Maj. Gen. David Hall, Army Transformation and Training Command, or T2COM, deputy commanding general for Army National Guard will keynote
Space Data Network Backbone. The program will be a pLEO satellite constellation featuring high-throughput optical data links.Articles

A Closer Look at the Space Force’s Space Data Network Backbone

The Space Data Network Backbone is envisioned to be a resilient and optically connected satellite constellation The program is designed
PAC-3. The PAC-3 MSE is one of a variety of munitions for which Army Contracting Command is issuing long-term contracts.Acquisition & Procurement

Army Contracting Command to Negotiate Munition Deals Directly With Subcontractors

Army Contracting Command, in a new effort, will soon start negotiating munition deals directly with subcontractors, a key official tells