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Why the Pentagon Is Betting on Nuclear Microreactors

The Pentagon is seeing growing demand for advanced nuclear technologies, and Mike Smith, Nuclear Portfolio Lead for Operational Energy Innovation at the Pentagon, says th

How Commercial Innovation Can Help the Military Move Faster

As military leaders look for ways to accelerate modernization, Autumn Sand, Managing Director and Defense Portfolio Lead at Accenture Federal Services, says commercial in

The Navy's AI Strategy Comes Down to One Thing: Speed

The Navy is accelerating its efforts to use artificial intelligence and data across the fleet, but Barry Tanner, Chief Information Officer at the Navy, says the real meas

The Future of Crime Fighting: How NCIS Is Using AI and Technology to Transform Investigations

The nature of criminal investigations is changing dramatically. Where investigators once rely primarily on witness interviews, photographs and traditional evidence collec

The Navy’s Shipbuilding Problem: Why Faster Contracts Won’t Fix a Broken Process

The U.S. Navy wants to build more ships, deliver them faster and strengthen its industrial base. But achieving those goals requires more than new contracts and constructi

AI Won't Fix Bad Cybersecurity: Why Federal Agencies Must Get Back to Basics

Richard Breakiron, Senior Strategist for Programs and Cybersecurity for the Federal Sector at Commvault, says strong cyber hygiene, data management and workforce readines

AI on Defense: How the Army, DOT and Air Force Community Are Rethinking the Mission

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How the TSP Is Using Technology to Make Retirement Planning Easier

The Thrift Savings Plan is updating its digital experience to make it easier for participants and beneficiaries to find information and manage their accounts. Jim Kaplan,

The Army’s Next-Gen Command and Control Push Comes With a Multibillion-Dollar Challenge

GAO’s Alex Winograd joins Fed Gov Today to examine the Army’s push to modernize battlefield communications through C2 Fix and Next Generation Command and Control. Winogra

Why Federal Agencies Can’t Wait for Perfect Infrastructure to Deploy AI

Federal agencies are rapidly expanding their use of artificial intelligence, but legacy infrastructure, acquisition processes and workforce challenges can complicate adop

NASA Rethinks Acquisition, AI Reshapes the Cloud and HRSA Modernizes Health Data

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How Federal Agencies Are Rethinking the Fight Against Fraud

Former federal executive Robert Shea joins Fed Gov Today to examine how agencies are changing their approach to fraud prevention. Shea says government has made progress r

U.S. & China AI Competition Raises Questions About Risk and Oversight

Former Joint Artificial Intelligence Center Director Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan (Ret.) joins Fed Gov Today ahead of a House Select Committee on China hearing focused on the U

Cyber at Machine Speed: How DHS and the Navy Are Preparing for the Next Fight

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The Pentagon’s Unfinished Business: Why Acquisition Reform Needs More Than New Policy

Arnold Punaro argues the Pentagon can learn from the landmark Goldwater-Nichols reforms as it tackles acquisition and management challenges. The retired Marine Corps majo

GAO Breaks Down DHS’s $10.7 Billion Contract Savings Estimate

GAO is taking a closer look at billions of dollars in savings claimed by the Department of Homeland Security following hundreds of contract terminations. Chris Currie, Di

Former IRS Commissioner’s Three-Word Warning for Government AI: “Slow Your Roll”

Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says agencies should resist the urge to race toward artificial intelligence productivity gains without first understanding the risks.

Inside OPM’s HR Overhaul: Tech Force Expands, AI Enters Hiring and Benefits Get a Rethink

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The Space Force Has a Commercial Data Problem. The Solution May Already Exist

The Space Force wants to make greater use of commercial space data, but challenges around awareness, access and acquisition are slowing adoption. Jon Ludwigson, Director

TSP’s Digital Overhaul: Faster Payments, Stronger Security and a New Life Events Hub

The Thrift Savings Plan is rolling out new digital tools designed to make managing retirement accounts easier for participants and their families. TSP Director of Externa