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Horizon Cutting-room links: Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Horizon Cutting-room links: Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open and employees have the Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled Telework. * Telework Employees Not Scheduled to Telework must report to the office on time or notify their supervisor of their intent to use unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework. Employees who request

Verizon expands 4G and 5G to 35 Air Force bases paving the way for hybrid networks

Verizon expands 4G and 5G to 35 Air Force bases paving the way for hybrid networks

Verizon announced the rollout of 4G and 5G upgrades at 35 US Air Force bases as part of the Air Force’s implementing 5G across 84 Air and Space Force installations by 2028, as reported by Fierce Wireless. This effort reinforces Verizon’s role as the largest 5G provider for

Microsoft blogs an AI strategy

Microsoft blogs an AI strategy

In a blog post, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith outlined a strategy for securing US leadership in AI, describing the technology as a transformative “General-Purpose Technology (GPT)”. Smith emphasizes three priorities: infrastructure investment, workforce skilling, and international outreach. To strengthen AI infrastructure, Smith highlights Microsoft’s planned $80

Japan to purchase $3.64B in AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to bolster defense

Japan to purchase $3.64B in AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to bolster defense

The State Department has approved a potential $3.64 billion foreign military sale to Japan for up to 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), alongside related equipment and support. With RTX Corporation as prime contractor, the sale includes missile guidance sections, training variants, propulsion units, and

Booz Allen pays $15.8M to settle fraud allegations tied to military contracts

Booz Allen pays $15.8M to settle fraud allegations tied to military contracts

Booz Allen Hamilton has agreed to pay $15.875 million to settle allegations that its subsidiary, Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services (BES), violated the False Claims Act. The settlement follows claims that BES managers John G. Hancock and Karen K. Paulsen collaborated with Air Force employee Keith A. Seguin and

Military aviation: Marines push for F-35 transition by 2030 as Air Force tests blended-wing jet for 2027

Military aviation: Marines push for F-35 transition by 2030 as Air Force tests blended-wing jet for 2027

The US Marines Corps is continuing its replacement of F/A-18s with F-35s while the Air Force hones its radical new airframe, both transformational, mission-critical aviation projects. The Marines are committed to replacing the aging F/A-18 Hornets with F-35 fighters by 2030, despite delays in F-35 deliveries caused by

Horizon Cutting-room links: Monday, 6 January 2025

Horizon Cutting-room links: Monday, 6 January 2025

Federal Offices in the Washington, DC area are Closed. Maximum Telework is in effect. Telework Employees are expected to work. Generally, telework employees may not receive weather and safety leave. Remote Workers are expected to work. Generally, remote workers may not receive weather and safety leave. Non-Telework Employees generally will