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<![CDATA[The Office of Management and Budget is engaged in and leading a review of IT contracts across the government, Eric Ueland, deputy director for management at OMB, told attendees at a Nextgov/FCW event Wednesday, saying that the government needs to look forward to what’s coming next. OMB is working with Greg Barbaccia, the federal chief information officer, on this review, he said. The Trump administration started reviewing and culling contracts early last year as part of its effort to cut what it deemed wasteful government spending. By the 100th day of the administration, the General Services Administration was touting the…

European External Action Service (EEAS) 20.02.2026 Krakow, Poland EEAS Press Team Check against delivery! Thank you, Minister for hosting us today here. A lot was already said, we discussed many important points. I would want to stress on a few. First, on defence. Europe’s security is more uncertain than it has been in decades. Russia poses a major threat, that is clear for everybody. The Middle East remains unstable, and China is a long-term challenge. And the transatlantic link is being redefined, with the United States expecting Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defence. These are structural shifts,…

Tonight’s UFC Houston event was headlined by a key middleweight matchup between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez. Strickland (30-7 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since losing a unanimous decision to Dricus Du Plessis in a fight for the promotion’s middleweight title 12 months ago at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that setback, the former middleweight title holder had defeated Paulo Costa by way of split decision at UFC 302. Meanwhile, Anthony Hernandez (15-3 MMA) entered tonight’s headliner on an eight-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming over Roman Dolidze via submission this past…

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and civilian employees participated in an Artificial Intelligence 201 course Feb. 11–12. The course, taught by U.S. Army War College faculty, aimed to prepare leaders to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into military decision-making while reinforcing critical thinking and mission command principles. “A lot of people find it very scary, and just like with any new technology, we should be cautious,” said Lt. Col. Kelly Ihme, an assistant professor at the U.S. Army War College and one of the course’s instructors. “Trust but verify. But this is a computer program. It’s predictive…

Users and suppliers of defence and security technology from all over Europe – including approximately 1,300 exhibitors and more than 20,000 expected trade visitors – will come together again at Enforce Tac 2026, to be held in Nuremberg from 23 to 25 February 2026. As Germany’s leading trade fair for security and defence, Enforce Tac provides an exclusive, protected setting where key decision-makers can discuss the latest developments related to security and defence. Complementing the exhibition, the Enforce Tac Conference to be held on the first day of the trade fair is a separate forum where experts can discuss strategic…

The Octagon returned to Texas for tonight’s UFC Houston event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. The fight card was headlined by a key middleweight matchup featuring former division champion Sean Strickland taking on Anthony Hernandez. The bout proved to be a return to glory for the promotion’s former middleweight champ in Sean Strickland. The 34-year-old was able to utilize his snapping left jab to overwhelm and frustrate Hernandez throughout the opening two rounds. Then, in round three, Strickland landed a crushing knee to the body that clearly hurt ‘Fluffy’. Smelling blood, Sean rushed in with a…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 20: Mario Barrios (L) and Ryan Garcia (R) face off during the weigh in ahead of their WBC Welterweight Title Fight at T-Mobile Arena on February 20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images) Getty Images

When he’s not living the suburban life—marketing job, wife, toddler, dog—Zach Fowle is strapped into his ergometer, the rhythmic whirring ticking off the hundreds of miles he travels every year without leaving his basement. Fowle, 38, has been a competitive indoor rower for five years. However, he didn’t transition from water to machine like many rowers. “My CrossFit coach noticed I always crushed the workout’s rowing segment and suggested I try competing,” he says. Fowle began with virtual competitions, racing against other rowers worldwide via online platforms and specialized apps. He soon qualified for his first major in-person event, the…

The launch ceremony of the next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) “Ugolino Vivaldi” was held today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso. This is the first of four units that Fincantieri is building for the Italian Navy. The vessels are part of a program assigned to Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, a joint venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%), by the Naval Armaments Directorate, part of the National Armaments Directorate. Fincantieri press release Attending the event were the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Vice Admiral Fabio Gregori; the Chief of Staff of the Liguria Region, Massimiliano Nannini, representing the…

Federal agencies need to be strategic and forward-thinking when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence tools to enhance their missions, current and former officials said on Thursday during the Nextgov/FCW and ATARC public health IT summit.John Boerstler, the general manager of Federal at Granicus who served as chief experience officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs from February 2021 through September 2024, said the agency has successfully scaled its uses of AI tools to better serve retired servicemembers. He cautioned, however, that “we need to really be careful about the implementation and in managing expectations, both internally and externally on…