The federal contracting marketplace underwent an unprecedented "recalibration" in 2025, learn more about what's changed and what it means for contractors in 2026.

2026 is the year AI goes from bet to baseline in federal government. Explore 8 key AI trends, from institutionalization and operational reality to cybersecurity risks and DoD's focus on reliable defense applications.

A look at December's top AI news in government: The House Task Force report, DHS's DHSChat launch, and the White House's 1,700+ federal AI use case inventory.

Explore 7 strategies for BD and sales teams to use research-based federal personas to sharpen pursuit strategy, tailor messaging, boost credibility, and gain a competitive edge in government contracting.

Key AI news from August 2025: GSA launched USAi.Gov for federal AI adoption, the Pentagon's Advana platform faced cuts and setbacks, and the Army tested smart glasses for vehicle maintenance. Also, the Department of Labor unveiled a national AI workforce strategy, and Colorado lawmakers began revising the state's pioneering AI Act.

A look inside Treasury’s 2026-era tech strategy: AI isn’t a standalone budget line — but ~$48.8 M funding for a centralized fraud-detection platform points to growing use of chatbots, generative AI pilots, taxpayer services, fraud monitoring, and data-driven automation under its IT-modernization efforts.

Explains Office of Management and Budget (OMB) M‑25‑21 and M‑25‑22 — new federal‑AI directives that replace prior guidance, empower agencies to adopt AI faster, and streamline procurement, while aiming to balance innovation, governance and public trust.

Examines the rise of ‘AI slop’ — cheap, AI-generated content masquerading as real media — and how it’s fueling viral fake news, degrading digital discourse, and undermining trust online.

Overview of the Department of Defense’s FY 2026 budget: $961.6 billion total, with heavy investment in AI, unmanned aerial, ground, maritime, and undersea systems — spotlighting a modernization push across all domains.

Federal AI Policy Heats Up in July: The Trump administration unveiled its "America's AI Action Plan," prompting a lawsuit over deregulation and a battle with states. Also featuring: a new defense bill with AI provisions and GSA's $1 ChatGPT deal for federal agencies.

Explores how the use of AI by government agencies raises fundamental questions of trust — weighing the benefits of efficiency, fraud detection and streamlined services against serious risks around bias, transparency, accountability, and public confidence.

A data driven rundown of the latest federal AI, policy and government‑tech developments from May 2025.

April's AI news: New White House policies, controversial federal agency automation, military digital overhaul, the TAKE IT DOWN Act, and plans to integrate AI in K-12 education.

A data driven rundown of the latest federal AI, policy and government‑tech developments from March 2025.

Covers the first‑week AI moves by the new administration — from revoking prior federal AI safeguards to launching a sweeping AI‑domination agenda that prioritizes innovation and global competitiveness over prior guardrails.

Explore the new Trump administration's deregulatory shift, the massive "Stargate Project" with tech giants, the emergence of a high-performing, cost-effective Chinese AI model (DeepSeek), the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT Gov, and key ethical priorities set by the NAIAC.

The GAO’s report on the federal government’s adoption of AI is as comprehensive as it can be – but do we like what we see?

As the labor market begins to stabilize, experts predict FY 2024 to be the year of “The Great Stay" among the federal workforce.

As AI hype increases across the public and private sectors, organizations are weighing the possibilities (and risks) the tech creates.

Key takeaways from David Hutchins (Government Business Council) and Jon Hemler (Forecast International) on the AFA’s 2023 Air Space & Cyber Conference.

As the federal workforce ages, attracting young talent is critical. Taking these 10 actions can help attract the next generation.

As cybersecurity tech, frameworks, and standards evolve, there are many trends driving cyber investments within the federal sector in 2023.

This article discusses supply chain disruptions and their impact on the federal government, businesses, and society.

This article defines drones, provides both historical and contemporary context for their use in combat, and highlights what is still to come. 

How are we teaching AI to shape our future?

A summary of the United States Air Force’s seven Operational Imperatives, plus details regarding their significance to the future of battle.

Part two of this four-part blog series diving into the issues revolving around broadband expansion and digital equity.

This article discusses the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it relates to the future of the U.S. armed forces.

Part one of a four-part blog series diving into the issues surrounding the puzzle of broadband expansion and digital equity.

This article unpacks the implications the NDS will have on the defense industry, and more of what they can expect in the next four years.

An article detailing the importance of robotics, autonomous systems and what it means when it comes to the future of the US military.