Pat Host

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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
C-sUAS. Discover the details of the Army's massive counter small unmanned aerial system, or C-sUAS, budget request in FY 2027DOD

5 Highlights From the Army’s Massive FY 2027 C-sUAS Request

The Army is requesting $994 million for C-sUAS technologies in its FY 2027 budget request The service plans to use
Daniel Akridge. The Summit 7 discussed during a GCW webinar how CMMC requirements are driving supply chain consolidation.DOD

CMMC Compliance Requirements Causing Supply Chain Consolidation, Says Summit 7

The Pentagon’s CMMC requirements are causing consolidation in the defense supply chain, according to Summit 7 analysis discussed during a
Sam Hussain. The Capgemini Government Solutions head of U.S. defense sector spoke about the new White House cyber strategy.Articles

New Cyber Strategy Shows White House Getting Serious on Enforcement, Says Capgemini Exec

The White House’s newest cyber strategy represents a shift in focus from guidance, with best practices, to strict compliance requirements.
Daryl Haegley. The USAF CROCS technical director is seeking a huge budget increaes in FY 2027 to better fight threats.Articles

What’s Driving the Air Force OT Cyber Office’s Massive FY 2027 Budget Request?

The Air Force’s operational technology cybersecurity division is seeking a 400 percent budget boost for workforce initiatives to help it