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In the fireside chat, “When the Math Doesn’t Math: Reframing CMMC to Deliver at the Speed of Relevance,” Kirsten Davies, Chief Information Officer for the Department of War, and James Mismash, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Growth, discussed the Department’s efforts to modernize its digital infrastructure, reduce compliance friction, and create a more secure and agile ecosystem that enables industry to deliver capabilities to the warfighter faster. Photo taken Aug. 26, 2026. (Courtesy Photo)

Pentagon sets procedures for AI-assisted software development

The guidance on “Accelerated Mission Software” was signed by DOD CIO Kirsten Davies on Aug. 31 and went into effect Sept. 8.

Sep 14, 2026 By Jon Harper

Military command center. — Gemini-generated image.

Rapid software delivery is possible inside DoW — Software Factory 2.0 shows how

To keep our military edge, we must stop treating software like a slow-moving construction project and start delivering at the speed the mission demands.

Apr 29, 2026 By Bryon Kroger

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Eash, 22nd Airlift Squadron flight engineer, codes an application May 12, 2021, at the Gonge Innovation Lab at Travis Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

Air Force needs more software developers for modernization efforts, acquisition chief says

“I don’t have any concerns about the quality of the people that we’re getting, it’s just that I want more," Andrew Hunter said.

Mar 7, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

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

Alex McFarland speaks during a fireside chat at Trellix’s Cybersecurity Summit about the launch of DISA’s Vulcan program. (DefenseScoop photo)

DISA to launch ‘Vulcan’ DevSecOps program

Vulacan is a continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD) program meant to help spread DevSecOps software development principles and tools across the agency — and potentially wider.

Oct 21, 2022 By Billy Mitchell