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Palantir delivers initial TITAN targeting systems to U.S. Army

Palantir delivers initial TITAN targeting systems to U.S. Army

Palantir Technologies has delivered the first two Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) systems to the US Army, marking a significant advancement in military data integration and targeting capabilities, as reported by Defense News. In March 2024, Army awarded Palantir a $178 million contract to develop ten TITAN prototypes. This

F-35 to receive software update this summer; full TR-3 upgrade timeline remains uncertain

F-35 to receive software update this summer; full TR-3 upgrade timeline remains uncertain

Lockheed Martin plans to release a new software update for its F-35 fighter this summer, reports Defense One, marking a step toward the comprehensive Technology Refresh-3 (TR-3) upgrade. TR-3, encompassing both software and hardware enhancements, is essential for the subsequent Block 4 improvements, which aim to bolster the aircraft'

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Friday, 7 March 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Friday, 7 March 2025

Today is Friday, 7 March 2025. Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Trump curtails Musk's authority over federal workforce reductions

Trump curtails Musk's authority over federal workforce reductions

In a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump clarified that Elon Musk, head of DOGE, will serve solely in an advisory capacity regarding staffing and policy decisions within federal agencies. This directive comes after widespread concerns over mass firings and threats to government employees under Musk's leadership, which

Trump and Johnson propose stopgap funding to avert shutdown, empower executive cuts

Trump and Johnson propose stopgap funding to avert shutdown, empower executive cuts

In a bid to prevent a government shutdown looming on March 14, President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have proposed a continuing resolution (CR) to maintain federal funding at current levels through September 30. This strategy aims to sidestep a politically damaging shutdown while granting the administration greater discretion

GSA's erroneous lease termination highlights challenges in federal property management

GSA's erroneous lease termination highlights challenges in federal property management

A recent incident reported by the Washington Business Journal highlights the complexities of federal leasing, as GSA attempted to terminate a lease at Shawnee Plaza in Annandale, Virginia, despite lacking the contractual right to do so. The property, owned by Tom Cafferty of Cafferty Commercial Real Estate Services, houses the

Aquila Fitness Consulting Systems, Ltd. (B-423173)

Aquila Fitness Consulting Systems, Ltd. (B-423173)

You should not care. Category: Multiple award schedule, Part 19 Date: 21 February 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422831.2%2Cb-422831.3 Aquila Fitness Consulting Systems, Ltd., a small business in Miami, Florida, protested a US Marshals Service (USMS) solicitation issued under the GSA Schedules program for physical