Defense Pulse: Senate Bill Heads to Floor, Global Flashpoints, and Startup Impacts
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Defense Pulse: Senate Bill Heads to Floor, Global Flashpoints, and Startup Impacts

The Senate’s $852B defense package advances as lawmakers strike a minibus deal and a continuing resolution looms. This issue surveys global flashpoints and explains how startups can seize emerging opportunities.
Navy Solicitation: Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC)
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Navy Solicitation: Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC)

Drones: Systems without strategy won't win wars

Drones: Systems without strategy won't win wars

Drones aren't rifles; they're not kit to attach to molle gear.
Army PEOs
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Army PEOs

Defense Private Equity Ecosystem
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Defense Private Equity Ecosystem

Leads: AI + SBIR due this month
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Leads: AI + SBIR due this month

SBIRs are authorized until 30 September, and small businesses should submit now before there's a SBIR funding opportunity gap
FY2026 Senate Marked-Up Defense Budget Bill Documents
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FY2026 Senate Marked-Up Defense Budget Bill Documents

Summary, Text, Committee Report enclosed.
Portfolio Management under OUSD(A&S)

Portfolio Management under OUSD(A&S)

Overview of the OUSD(A&S) portfolios, summarizing the roles of Strategic, Space & Intelligence; Platform & Weapons; Air Platforms & Weapons; Electronic Warfare; Surface Warfare; Cyber Warfare; and Acquisition & Contracting Policy divisions.
Defense Pulse: Senate Unveils $852B FY26 Defense Bill with Major Boosts for Munitions and Shipbuilding
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Defense Pulse: Senate Unveils $852B FY26 Defense Bill with Major Boosts for Munitions and Shipbuilding

The Senate Appropriations Committee rewrote the Pentagon’s budget, adding over $21 billion and investing heavily in missile stockpiles, sixth-generation fighters, shipbuilding and security assistance. Here’s the breakdown.
House Passes FY26 Defense Bill as Senate Prepares its Markup
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House Passes FY26 Defense Bill as Senate Prepares its Markup

House passes $831.5 billion defense bill; Senate aims to raise the topline above $870 billion at the July 31 markup. Quality‑of‑life boosts and industrial‑base upgrades dominate the debate.