The USSF is seeking industry input via RFI on capabilities for its Enterprise Data Integration Space Operations Node (EDISON) to process, protect, and disseminate space data, focusing on low-cost, rapid delivery of high TRL solutions.

The U.S. Army is seeking industry feedback on a draft solicitation for comprehensive intelligence integration and data-centric support services across multiple task areas, including cross-domain solutions, data management, AI integration, and IT support, with primary performance locations at Fort Belvoir, VA, and other Army installations.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) is seeking innovative commercial solutions to modernize its legacy Civil Engineer IT portfolio by implementing cloud-ready architectures, secure data integration, and AI-enabled analytics to enhance installation readiness and data-driven decision-making.

The USGS is seeking sources for a three-year subscription to a comprehensive, machine-readable dataset on U.S. data center services and infrastructure, including technologies, AI impact, and edge datacenters.

Response date extended to Feb. 25, 2026.

Q&A spreadsheet required and ROM requirement removed.

Response to question provided, solicitation updated, and response date extended.

Solicitation updated with company data sheet.

NOAA intends to increase the maximum value of existing IDIQ contracts with PlanetiQ and Spire Global for Radio Occultation and Total Electron Content data, citing sole-source justification due to unique capabilities and market research findings, to enhance weather prediction models.

The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) intends to award a sole source contract to Business News Americas Spa (BNAmericas) for its proprietary subscription service providing specialized news, analysis, and project data for Latin America and the Caribbean, crucial for DFC's mission.

NOAA intends to sole source a three-month extension for Microwave Sounder Pilot (MWS) data delivery from The Tomorrow Companies Inc. to support critical operational testing and integration by NHC and JTWC.

HERE has received a U.S. Army SBIR award to develop an AI-powered integration layer using its enterprise browser technology to improve data interoperability and seamless information sharing across Army Command-and-Control systems.

Raft has secured an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) from the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) in partnership with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to deliver its AI Mission System, enabling battlefield operators to rapidly train, evaluate, and deploy computer vision models.

ICEYE has announced an expansion of its cooperation with Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, providing enhanced space-based intelligence capabilities. This development signifies continued support for Ukraine's defense operations through advanced satellite imagery.

The Biggest Mistake the Pentagon Made in Early AI Adoption

The Department of Defense's ambitious artificial intelligence initiatives have largely stalled not due to technological limitations, but because of underlying issues with fragmented, outdated, and inconsistent data systems that prevent AI from scaling effectively. A strategic shift is now underway to prioritize data standardization and governance as prerequisites for successful AI deployment.

Using Secure Small Language Models to Navigate Big Data Sets

Government agencies can enhance fraud detection and data analysis by deploying on-premises Small Language Models (SLMs) that process sensitive information securely through a conversational interface, enabling faster insights from massive datasets.

Treasury eyes expanded data access for agencies in fight against fraud

The Treasury Department is investigating ways to grant federal agencies broader access to payment verification data, potentially including taxpayer information, to enhance fraud detection and prevent improper payments.

Hawaii Is Crowdsourcing the Collection of Road Data

The Hawaii Department of Transportation is partnering with private motorists, Bentley Systems, and the University of Hawaii to collect road condition data using dashcams. This initiative leverages AI and machine learning to analyze imagery for identifying pavement issues, potholes, and other maintenance needs, aiming to improve asset management efficiency.

UK Government publishes roadmap to transform public services

The UK's Government Digital Service (GDS) has released a comprehensive roadmap detailing its strategy to leverage technology for improved citizen and business outcomes by 2030, focusing on integrating services, harnessing AI, strengthening digital infrastructure, developing talent, optimizing procurement, and ensuring transparency.

China wants chips, US needs power: divergent AI growth paths emerge amid bubble concerns

China and the US are pursuing distinct strategies in artificial intelligence development, with China focusing on semiconductor technology due to chip access restrictions and the US prioritizing data center and energy infrastructure to meet AI's power demands. These divergent paths are influenced by differences in funding sources and investment levels.

Ukraine feeds sensitive military data to Palantir AI for training

Ukraine's defense technology cluster, Brave1, has partnered with Palantir to create a secure platform, the Dataroom, for training AI models using sensitive military data to enhance drone capabilities against aerial threats. This initiative aims to equip interceptor drones with AI for improved target detection and neutralization, with a current focus on countering Shahed-type drones.

Interview With VP Of Product Marketing Raj Dasgupta About The Fraud Detection Company

BioCatch, a digital fraud detection company, leverages AI-powered behavioral biometrics to identify cyber threats. The company has achieved significant growth, expanding its technology to include device and transactional intelligence to combat evolving financial crimes.

Palantir uses medical records to target people for ICE in the US – will the UK be next?

This article details Palantir's ELITE app's use of medical record data to identify individuals for deportation by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and explores potential similar applications and existing contracts within the UK government, highlighting ethical and privacy concerns.

Exiger Unveils Free AI Tool for Companies to Find Forced Labor in Their Supply Chains

Exiger has released a free, open-access AI-powered website, forcedlabor.ai, designed to help companies, governments, and NGOs identify potential links to state-sponsored forced labor within their supply chains. The tool leverages Exiger's AI capabilities and extensive dataset to provide evidence-based insights, particularly concerning risks related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) actions.

The Day Federal Data Went Dark: A Year of Monitoring and Action

This webinar marks the one-year anniversary of the mass removal of federal datasets on January 31, 2025, by bringing together data community leaders to discuss the current state of public resources and the monitoring tools developed to defend them against ongoing risks.

Think Gov 2026: Deliver Mission Success With AI, Automation, Data, and Hybrid Cloud

IBM Think Gov 2026 is an upcoming event in Washington, D.C. designed for Federal IT decision-makers to explore how AI, automation, and hybrid cloud technologies can enhance productivity and mission advantage.

Maritime Intelligence in Focus: Assessing Vessel Transparency for Defense Use cases in the Current Threat Landscape

This webinar introduces the Maritime Transparency Index (MTI), a data-driven scoring tool designed to help defense and public sector professionals identify high-risk vessel behaviors—such as AIS manipulation and dark activity—to accelerate decision-making in the current threat landscape.