Many organizations approach Zero Trust with a narrow focus on identity and access, but true Zero Trust requires much more. This guide highlights “integrity” as the often-overlooked component—ensuring all systems,…
Learn MoreMemory vulnerabilities like buffer overflows and use-after-free errors continue to plague software systems—often with severe national security consequences. This report from NSA and CISA outlines how memory safe languages (MSLs)…
Learn MoreA new White House Office for Special Peace Missions has been established to coordinate U.S. efforts in resolving global conflicts. Headed by a Special Envoy appointed by the President, the…
Learn MoreThe 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…
Learn MoreThe evolution of AI is no longer just about bigger models—it’s about how those models work within larger systems. This report explores the rise of “compound AI systems,” where multiple…
Learn MoreAI’s real potential in the U.S. Air Force isn’t about futuristic autonomous drones—it’s about enhancing everyday operations. By embedding AI engineers across units, the Air Force can offload routine, cognitively…
Learn MoreThis White Paper supports the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) in fulfilling additional priorities in the spirit of Executive Order 14183: Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness (January 27, 2025). It focuses…
Learn MoreGAO’s latest assessment finds the Department of Defense continues to fall short on delivering advanced weapon systems quickly and cost-effectively. Many programs using acquisition pathways designed for speed instead suffered…
Learn MoreQuantifying the value of science infrastructure is no easy task, but it’s essential for shaping smart investments. RTI’s work with neutron scattering facilities showcases how federal research infrastructure fuels innovation…
Learn MoreThe United States is taking bold steps to reclaim leadership in nuclear energy through Executive Order 14302. The directive aims to rebuild the domestic nuclear fuel cycle, accelerate advanced reactor…
Learn MoreThis executive order initiates sweeping reforms of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to accelerate the growth of U.S. nuclear energy. It criticizes the agency for slow licensing processes and outdated…
Learn MoreA new executive order directs the rapid deployment of advanced nuclear reactors—such as small modular and microreactors—to power military bases and critical AI infrastructure. With national security in mind, the…
Learn MoreAs demand for wireless spectrum grows with emerging technologies like 5G, the NTIA is working to modernize its outdated spectrum IT systems to better serve federal needs. While progress has…
Learn MoreAs viruses continue to mutate, traditional vaccines must be frequently updated—sometimes annually. Universal vaccines aim to break that cycle by offering longer-lasting protection against multiple or all strains of a…
Learn MoreGAO’s May 2025 report reviews the Air Force’s reevaluation of the permanent headquarters location for U.S. Space Command. Despite a multi-phase process that reaffirmed Huntsville, Alabama as the preferred site,…
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