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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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Honchoing AI in the Air Force
AI’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…
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Military Awards and Merit-Based Recognition
This 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…
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Weapon Systems Annual Assessment
GAO’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…
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Measure the Unmeasurable: Demonstrating the...
Quantifying 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…
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Executive Order 14302: Reinvigorating the Nuclear...
The 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…
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Executive Order 14300: Ordering the Reform of the...
This 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 It criticizes the agency for slow licensing processes and outdated…
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Executive Order 14299: Deploying Advanced Nuclear...
A 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…
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Spectrum IT Modernization: NTIA Should Fully...
As 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…
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Universal Vaccines
As 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…
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U.S. Space Command: Air Force’s Reevaluation of...
GAO’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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Executive Order 14299: Deploying Advanced Nuclear...
The U.S. is accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies to power military bases and critical AI infrastructure, aiming to enhance energy resilience and national security. A new executive order…
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Homeschooling Support for Military-Connected...
The Department of Defense is taking steps to better support military-connected families who choose homeschooling, following the recent Executive Order promoting educational freedom. A department-wide review will assess current resources,…
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Reviewing the Department’s Military Educational...
The Department of Defense has launched a review of library materials at its military educational institutions to ensure alignment with its core warfighting mission. Institutions are tasked with identifying and…
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Certification of Merit-Based Military Service...
A new directive from the Secretary of Defense mandates that admissions to the U.S. Military Service Academies be based solely on merit, with no consideration of race, ethnicity, or sex.…
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