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How can DoD advance battlefield logistics in contested environments? Military units can use disconnected solutions to gain a common picture of their supply chain management from the front lines to HQ, explains Dan Miller, director of defense solution at SAP Public Services. “From a contested logistics environment, what I would like to know at the staff headquarters is to understand, what is the actual logistics situation of the units that are in the field?” Miller tells Federal News Network Report Anastasia Obis. Check out Dan’s full discussion with Anastasia during the 2025 DoD Modernization Exchange now! | https://bit.ly/43F0dAa Sponsored by SAP | #supplychainmanagement #battlefield #federaltechnology #DoDmodernizations

To achieve “natural” digital transformation, the Defense Department should implement a five-layer digital maturity model, says Jamison Braun, Salesforce’s vice president of global public sector. The five-layer maturity model will break down silos and speed up decision-making at DoD, he tells Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis. Check out Jamison’s full discussion with Anastasia during the 2025 DoD Modernization Exchange now! | https://bit.ly/4ce7WaC Sponsored by Salesforce

For the sixth of our 25 transformative moments in government, Federal News Network reporter Jory Heckman explores how agencies are optimizing office space to cut costs and embrace hybrid work. #FNN25

As the military navigates the complexities of the 21st-century battlefield, the integration of artificial intelligence is a leadership imperative. Read this commentary by Vice Admiral Collin Green. #ArtificialIntelligence #Military https://lnkd.in/etye4Mfb

The Voluntary Early Retirement Authority will also be offered — eligible civilian employees can choose to retire early without participating in the DRP.

A recent dispute between the United States Air Force and a simulation software subcontractor proved that the government has rights to certain intellectual property. Haynes and Boone, LLP procurement attorney Dan Ramish joined the Federal Drive with Thomas Temin with more on this case. #IntellectualProperty #TheFederalDriveWithTomTemin https://lnkd.in/eDS8yvNe

Many lawsuits are being brought in by federal and state courts to challenge some of the Trump administration's actions, much of which involve the canceling of funding opportunities or workforce reductions. It begs the question, can the judicial branch handle this new workload that will come from settling these disputes, and making sure their decisions are respected? Richard Pierce, a law professor at The George Washington University, joined the Federal Drive with Thomas Temin to give some perspective on this. #JudicialBranch #TheFederalDriveWithTomTemin https://lnkd.in/eKR87DPr

The US Navy has invested billions in its shipbuilding industrial base. According to the latest look-see by the US Government Accountability Office, Navy officials can't say for certain how well their investments are paying off. Shelby Oakley, the GAO's director for contracting and national security acquisition, joined the Federal Drive with Thomas Temin to give the details. #Navy #TheFederalDriveWithTomTemin https://lnkd.in/eqAKrF9m

Michael Duffey, President Donald Trump's nominee to be under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, told lawmakers he's sensitive to CMMC compliance challenges for small businesses. Read this story by Justin Doubleday. #CMMC https://lnkd.in/edAN-6bG

At least seven agencies have relaunched their deferred resignation programs to make a "fork in the road" offer to employees, Federal News Network has confirmed. Read this story by Drew Friedman. #DeferredResignation https://lnkd.in/eCiD22DS