Speed Kills (in a Good Way): The Air Force’s Plan to Hack Its Own Acquisition System

The Air Force is taking a major step toward transforming how it acquires and delivers capabilities, and Lt. Gen. Luke Cropsey is helping lead that charge. In his conversation onFed Gov Today, Cropsey lays out a vision centered on speed, accountability, and smarter risk-taking—anchored by the introduction of Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs).

Innovation in Government: Delivering Decision Advantage in a Contested Maritime Environment

Broadcasting from WEST 2026 in San Diego, this special episode of Innovation in Government explores the cutting-edge digitization and modernization efforts transforming the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and the broader Department of Defense. Through in-depth interviews with military leaders and top industry experts, we examine the critical shift toward data-driven decision-making, the drive for open architectures, and the race to achieve seamless interoperability from the enterprise down to the tactical edge. Viewers will gain unique insights into how the services are overcoming technical debt, leveraging commercial-off-the-shelf technologies, and preparing warfighters for future conflicts through advanced training continuums and accelerated sensor-to-shooter kill chains.

Turning Data into Defense: How Agencies Are Strengthening Fraud Prevention

Federal agencies are undergoing a significant shift in how they approach risk, fraud, and program integrity. What was once largely a reactive process—focused on audits, investigations, and recovering funds after the fact—is now evolving into a proactive, technology-enabled strategy aimed at preventing issues before they occur.

Scott Nemeroff, Executive Director of Fraud and Integrity Services at EY,andMegan Kennedy, Executive Director of Risk Management Services at EY, are working closely with government organizations navigating this transition. Their perspective highlights a broader transformation underway across the federal landscape.