Lisbeth Perez

Virginia

Staff Reporter at MeriTalk

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DoD Nears End of RMF Reform Talks, RFI Imminent

2 days ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

The Pentagon is finalizing internal conversations on how it could overhaul its Risk Management Framework (RMF), with plans to issue a request for information (RFI) on that topic this summer, a senior official confirmed today. The RMF implemented in 2022 under then-Chief Information Officer (CIO) John Sherman was designed to govern risk throughout the lifecycle of DoD technology systems – from development and acquisition to deployment and sustainment.
CDAO Official: AI RCC Keeps DoD at Pace With Industry Innovation

2 days ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) newest artificial intelligence (AI) initiative is helping the Pentagon move swiftly to integrate generative AI into military and enterprise operations and ensure that the military keeps pace with industry advances, according to a senior official from the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).
DoD Elevates Cyber Defense Arm to Sub-Unified Command

3 days ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

The Department of Defense (DoD) has officially elevated its primary cyber network defense arm – the Joint Force Headquarters–Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN) – to a sub-unified command, a senior defense official said today. Effective May 28, JFHQ-DODIN will now be known as the DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).
Sen. Warren Urges DoD to Promote Competitive AI, Cloud Procurement

3 days ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to prioritize competition and guard against market consolidation in its procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technologies.
VA, DoD Chiefs Pledge to Improve Troop Transition Process

4 days ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) have launched a joint review of transition programs, aiming to fix outdated systems and boost interagency coordination. In a pre-recorded video message posted on Wednesday to X, VA Secretary Doug Collins and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the new initiative is focused on improving the transition process. “There has been a disconnect between our departments for too long,” Collins said.
Trump’s Proposed FY26 Budget Boosts USAF, Cuts Space Force Funds

5 days ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026 would give the U.S. Air Force a modest spending boost while reducing funding for the Space Force, according to new details released by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under the plan, the Department of the Air Force – which includes both the Air Force and Space Force – would receive $260.8 billion in FY26, an increase of $3.7 billion, or 1.4 percent, over the previous year.
DISA Developing ‘Fangorn’ Prototype Cloud Platform

5 days ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is developing a prototype cloud platform aimed at modernizing legacy mainframe systems used by warfighters. The platform – dubbed the Fangorn project – will incorporate artificial intelligence-based data management and analytics tools to streamline operations and reduce reliance on outdated legacy applications. Fangorn is poised to be a first-of-its-kind cloud platform engineered to modernize legacy mainframe systems.
Hegseth Gives DOGE Team More Influence Over DoD Contracting

5 days ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving the Department Government Efficiency (DOGE) team at the Pentagon greater influence over unclassified contracting efforts.
State Dept Official: AI Cyber Integration Begs Strong Fundamentals Work

1 week ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

While artificial intelligence (AI) tech has emerged as a game-changer in cybersecurity, one senior Federal official urged a degree of caution this week by saying that AI integration could do more harm than good without following strong foundational security practices.
Pentagon Tightening Limits on Non-Commercial Procurements

1 week ago | meritalk.com | Lisbeth Perez

Defense Department (DoD) acquisition leaders will need to offer more extensive oversight and justification for the purchase of non-commercial products following a new memo issued Tuesday. The May 27 guidance directs acquisition leaders at the departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force – as well as Cyber Command, Special Operations Command, Transportation Command, and other DoD agency directors – to prioritize commercially available products and services.