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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomes Elon Musk as a visitor to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 21, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

As Elon Musk exits government, Hegseth gives DOGE team more influence on Pentagon contracting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a new memo this week empowering the DOGE team at the Pentagon to provide more input on contracting.

May 29, 2025 By Jon Harper

Proposed rule would allow DOD program managers to request waivers for CMMC requirements

The proposed rule for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification was published Dec. 26.

Dec 26, 2023 By Jon Harper

Army launches new contract writing system amid IT modernization push

The initial ACWS rollout is happening at 29 locations, with the next round slated for later this year.

Aug 22, 2023 By Jon Harper

AI bot developed to help Defense Department write contracts faster

The "Acqbot" project is part of the Chief Digital and AI Office's Tradewind initiative.

Feb 8, 2023 By Jon Harper

A Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel operates in the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 29, during Digital Horizon 2022. The three-week unmanned and artificial intelligence integration event involves employing new platforms in the region for the first time. (U.S. photo by Sgt. Brandon Murphy)

Deploying contractor-owned robotic vessels could be a fruitful long-term option for the Navy, Secretary Del Toro says

During an interview with DefenseScoop, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said contractor-owned drones could help the sea service overcome acquisition challenges and keep pace with technological change.

Feb 1, 2023 By Jon Harper