Welcome to today's Defense Business Briefing, your weekly roundup of the latest defense industry news.

Anduril announces new rocket motor mixer expected to boost speed and scale of SRM production

Anduril Industries is launching a new partnership with machinery-maker FlackTek to develop and build a new mixing machine intended to increase the speed and scale of solid-rocket motor production, the company has announced.

CMMC study finds significant compliance gap with current DOD cyber standard and upcoming assessment regime

A recent study from security firm CyberSheath finds only 4% of defense contractors are fully prepared to meet upcoming security requirements under the Pentagon's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, based on a survey of defense industrial base stakeholders.

Army issues sole-source notice of intent for 'enhanced' IFPC-HPM prototype

The Army this week issued a notice of intent to sole source for the next prototype of the Indirect Fire Protection Capability's (IFPC) High Power Microwave system to Epirus, Inc.

Marine Corps advances MRIC fielding plan with awards to Raytheon

The Marine Corps is moving ahead with plans to deploy a prototype air defense system in fiscal year 2025, according to an Oct. 4 notice, which details multiple awards to Raytheon Missiles and Defense for interceptors, launchers and other equipment for the Medium Range Intercept Capability.

OMB memo instructs agencies to require vendors disclose AI use, report incidents

Federal contractors must be ready to report AI incidents to agencies within 72 hours according to the latest Office of Management and Budget guidance on adhering to obligations under President Biden's artificial intelligence executive order.

Leidos hires new PR chief

Leidos has hired Thomas Downey as the company's top public relations executive, reporting to CEO Tom Bell.

The week ahead

Senior defense officials are scheduled to speak at several events this week.

Air Force may nix KC-135 recap, advance NGAS

The Air Force last month began soliciting industry for information on mission system options beyond delivering gasfor its Next Generation Air-Refueling System, lighting a fire under an ongoing effort to accelerate the program to counter growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.

New-start Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile eyes ballistic rocket for infantry

The Army is set to launch a new program that aims to bolster infantry forces against tanks, armored vehicles and enemy forces by arming them with a yet-to-be-identified Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile, a central part of the service's goal to make Infantry Brigade Combat Teams as lethal as Armored Brigade Combat Teams.