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LAKE TRAVIS, Texas (Oct. 24, 2023) A prototype unmanned surface vehicle (USV) made by Saronic Technologies transits Lake Travis, Texas, during testing of an autonomous over-the-horizon solution conceived by student researchers at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). (U.S. Navy photo)

Navy moves to buy autonomous maritime drones from Saronic via $392M OTA

Details are sparse regarding the specific features, types and quantities of unmanned vessels Saronic will deliver.

Aug 22, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

The US Capitol is seen in Washington DC, on November 10, 2024. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)

House Armed Services leaders unveil bill to reform defense acquisition, speed up requirements process

The SPEED Act seeks to decrease the time between requirements and fielding to around 90 days.

Jun 9, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

Lt. David Bailey, from Millersville, Maryland, assigned to air department’s primary flight control and air damage control division, gives the signal for an aircraft to take off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 15, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class August Clawson)

Navy contracting officers will soon see new incentives to ‘go commercial’

The Department of the Navy is gearing up to release a "Commercial Acquisitions First" memorandum and official trainings.

Jun 5, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Pentagon begins recruiting its next cohort of disruptive defense acquisition fellows

DIU is now accepting applications for the next round of Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program fellowships.

Jun 3, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Michael P. Duffey appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to become undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment in Washington, D.C. March 27, 2025. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Senate confirms Michael Duffey, Trump’s pick for Pentagon acquisition chief

The Senate voted 51-46 on Tuesday to confirm Michael Duffey as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment.

Jun 3, 2025 By Jon Harper

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Wright)

New Pentagon guidance clamps down on procurement of non-commercial products

The guidance directs the implementation of an executive order that President Trump issued to federal agencies last month.

May 28, 2025 By Jon Harper

The House Defense Modernization Caucus gathers for its first official event in the 119th Congress. (Photo source: Office of Rep. Pat Ryan)

House defense modernization caucus eyes ‘constructively disruptive’ reforms at DOD

Defense leaders and lawmakers are eyeing major acquisition reforms, bureaucratic fixes and new funding flexibilities for emerging tech.

Mar 4, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

ARABIAN GULF (April 8, 2017) — An EA-18G Growler attached to the “Lancers” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna Bowens/Released)

Navy unveils new ‘Catapult’ plan to accelerate emerging tech for high-priority problems

The sea service is shifting business models to prepare for future threat environments, officials told DefenseScoop.

Sep 17, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

DOD CIO John Sherman speaks at DefenseTalks 2023. (DefenseScoop)

DOD CIO updates guidance for buying digital technologies

The DOD officially updated its overarching guidance governing how its components buy software and associated tech to better align with recent changes in other statutes and policies…

Jun 2, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

soldier using tablet computer hands closeup pnk — Source: Getty Images

Kessel Run reveals new plan for speedier DevSecOps deliveries

Fresh R&D contracts underpinning basic research and operational deployments could follow.

Dec 5, 2022 By Brandi Vincent