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The US government is headed for disruptive digital transformation in 2026

Expect many improvements across public-sector tech this year, a former Clinton and Bush cybersecurity expert writes.

4 days ago By Roger Cressey

The U.S. Capitol stands in the distance as morning traffic moves along North Capitol Street Northwest on Oct. 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Lawmakers seek larger DOT role in coordinating state, local roadway tech efforts

A bipartisan, bicameral bill pushes for data-driven and AI-powered approaches to improve transportation safety.

5 days ago By Lindsey Wilkinson

Air traffic controllers. (Photo by Ron Watts/Getty Images)

FAA picks radar partners as part of air traffic overhaul

RTX and Indra will help the agency replace more than 600 radars by June 2028 to create a "surveillance backbone,” according to the Monday announcement.

Jan 5, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford speaks during a hearing in the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

FAA head details air traffic control modernization progress, next steps

Bryan Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy are rallying support for funds that they say will help move workloads to the cloud.

Dec 17, 2025 By Lindsey Wilkinson

The US Department of Transportation building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP)

Transportation Department sees modernization as key to fighting fraud

Amid digital transformation efforts, technology leaders at the agency are working to optimize resources, improve efficiency and integrate AI.

Dec 5, 2025 By Lindsey Wilkinson

A United Airlines plane departs the Newark International Airport, in Newark, New Jersey, on January 11 2023. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)

Peraton to oversee multi-billion dollar FAA air traffic control modernization

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Peraton will be the integrator overseeing an overhaul of its air traffic control system, beating competitor Parsons.

Dec 5, 2025 By Madison Alder

Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., makes his way to a House Republican Conference candidate forum for speaker meeting in Longworth Building on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Florida lawmakers push DOT, FAA on modernization of state’s air traffic control infrastructure

The bipartisan congressional group also suggested the creation of an interagency body at the DOT to improve airspace communications.

Oct 16, 2025 By Miranda Nazzaro

Jan. 11, 2023 — An American Airlines Airbus A321 airplane takes off past the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

FAA moves toward improving new air traffic control system

New documents reveal the transportation agency’s plan to find an integrator to modernize the antiquated system.

Sep 3, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil

An Amtrak railroad passenger train pulls into the coach yard at Union Station in Chicago. (Photo by LUKE SHARRETT/AFP via Getty Images)

Transportation IT office sees major reorganization, email shows

The reorganization comes after Secretary Sean Duffy laid into the agency’s IT operations in a separate memo.

Aug 28, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil

Sean Duffy previews major changes to Transportation IT in new memo

The agency’s CIO office plans to begin sunsetting tech systems in the coming weeks, per the memo.

Aug 27, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil