The department seeks more cybersecurity talent to secure industrial control systems and operational technology.

The large contract vehicle for robotics and unmanned systems is understood to have a budget of tens of billions of dollars.

The directed energy program could give the military tools to disable incoming drones.

Olson's last day with the department is July 31.

Max Stier calls for more fully paid internships to improve the federal cybersecurity talent pipeline.    

Artemis Program investments are needed to maintain the agency's technical capabilities, according to one NASA official.