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- 1Hegseth Taps Musk and Gingrich for Pentagon Advisory Roles●Hegseth Announces Elon Musk and Newt Gingrich Will Help Lead Military
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Elon Musk and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will take on roles helping to lead the American military. The news was reported by The New Republic and is drawing attention because of both men's lack of traditional defense backgrounds and Musk's business ties to the Pentagon as a major contractor.
- 2Navy begins NGEN network hardware recompete process●Navy takes first step to craft NGEN network hardware recompete
The US Navy has taken its first step toward crafting a recompete for the hardware portion of its Next Generation Enterprise Network program, according to Washington Technology. NGEN is the Navy's and Marine Corps' shore-based IT network contract, and procurement watchers will be tracking how the hardware piece is structured and which contractors pursue it.
- 3US senator calls for Pentagon review of F-35 supply chain security▼US senator urges Pentagon chief to review security of military supply chains after F-35 parts diversion
A US senator has urged the Pentagon chief to review the security of American military supply chains following the diversion of F-35 fighter jet parts. The call highlights concerns that sensitive defense components could be diverted or stolen, raising questions about oversight of contractors and logistics networks supporting the stealth fighter programme.