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DOW CIO Issues Instruction to Accelerate Mission Software
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Department of War CIO has issued a department-wide policy to modernize and accelerate software delivery, focusing on security, continuous integration and delivery, supply-chain transparency, and AI-assisted development. The policy mandates modern software acquisition and contracting practices, including intellectual property provisions and risk assessments for third-party components.
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You must adapt your software lifecycle tools to meet the Department of War's new requirements on continuous delivery and supply-chain traceability this week or lose mission access. AI tooling is no longer optional but a regulated part of secure software delivery.
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