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Army Modernization: Air and Missile Defense Efforts Would Benefit from Applying Leading Practices

Army Modernization: Air and Missile Defense...

The Army is racing to modernize its air and missile defense systems in response to evolving threats from near-peer competitors like China and Russia. Through efforts like IBCS, M-SHORAD, and…

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Implementation Memorandum for Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force

Implementation Memorandum for Permanent Change of...

The Department of Defense has established a Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force (PCS JTF) to rapidly improve the Defense Personal Property Program. Major General Lance G. Curtis will…

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Modernizing Critical Embedded Software

Modernizing Critical Embedded Software

Automation and AI can complicate testing practices for embedded systems. But they’re also the solution. To stay ahead of the competition, embedded teams must modernize now. Download this whitepaper to…

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Reorganization of the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation

Reorganization of the Office of the Director of...

The Department of Defense is undergoing a major overhaul of its operational testing office to improve agility, cut bureaucracy, and deliver faster results to the warfighter. This reorganization reduces staff,…

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Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR)

Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience...

A new multilateral initiative is reshaping defense collaboration in the Indo-Pacific. The Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) brings together 14 partner nations to strengthen supply chains, advance co-production efforts,…

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Tip of the Spear, Edge of the Mind: Neurotechnology’s Roles in the Future of Special Operations

Tip of the Spear, Edge of the Mind:...

As brain-computer interface (BCI) technology advances, it’s reshaping how Special Operations Forces may operate—enhancing not just physical and cognitive performance, but also mission execution and decision-making. This report explores a…

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Executive Order 14269: Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance

Executive Order 14269: Restoring America’s...

The United States is launching a sweeping initiative to rebuild its maritime industrial base, expand its commercial shipbuilding capabilities, and secure its maritime supply chains. This executive order calls for…

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Continuing Elimination of Wasteful Spending at the DoD

Continuing Elimination of Wasteful Spending at the...

The Department of Defense is intensifying efforts to eliminate wasteful spending by terminating contracts for IT consulting and administrative services that can be handled internally. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth…

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Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization Incentive Implementation

Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization...

The Department of Defense is advancing a Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative to strengthen national security through a more agile and high-performing civilian workforce. Recognizing that structural changes alone aren’t…

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Combat Arms Standards

Combat Arms Standards

As warfare evolves, the Department of Defense is reinforcing its commitment to high physical standards across combat roles. A new directive requires military branches to clearly define combat arms vs.…

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Joint Vision Statement on U.S.-Philippine Defense Industrial Cooperation

Joint Vision Statement on U.S.-Philippine Defense...

The United States and the Philippines are aligning their defense industries to strengthen both regional security and economic growth in the Indo-Pacific. Through this partnership, the two nations are focusing…

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Bringing Rehearsals into the Modern Age: A Digital Transformation for Divisions

Bringing Rehearsals into the Modern Age: A Digital...

The 3rd Infantry Division is reshaping how military rehearsals are conducted by embracing digital transformation. Drawing inspiration from coaching strategies, their approach uses interactive digital tools to simulate realistic combat…

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Point-of-Need Manufacturing Technology

Point-of-Need Manufacturing Technology

Traditionally, additive manufacturing in defense has been limited to small-scale plastic fabrication within controlled environments, such as laboratories on military bases or compact desktop printing systems. However, a specialized market…

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Medical Devices for the Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury

Medical Devices for the Assessment of Traumatic...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) assessment has evolved with medical device innovations, offering tools that support clinical evaluations. The FDA regulates these devices, categorizing them based on risk levels, ranging from…

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DOD Real Property: Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Underutilized and Excess Facilities

DOD Real Property: Actions Needed to Improve...

The Department of Defense (DOD) oversees one of the largest real property portfolios in the federal government, but challenges persist in managing underutilized and excess facilities. Inconsistent reporting across military…

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