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Blog: The Slant

Rise8’s Software Delivery Organization IDIQ Increased Nearly 5x to $499M

Rise8’s AFWERX Software Delivery Organization IDIQ ceiling has increased nearly five-fold to $499M, expanding support for DoD and federal agencies with faster, mission-critical software delivery.

The End of Acquisition as We Know It: A New Era for DoD Software

Discover how the Warfighting Acquisition System is redefining defense software delivery. Learn why outcomes in production—not compliance—are the new standard, and how Rise8 is purpose-built for the speed and scale the mission now demands.

Software Delivery, Cultural Change, and Empowering Veterans

Bryon Kroger joins Veteran Business Radio to discuss agile delivery, cultural change, and how veterans are transforming software delivery.

Emerging Trends in EW: How AI and Agile Software Are Transforming Electronic Warfare

Clayton Spakes joins experts at AFA’s Air, Space, & Cyber 2025 Conference to discuss the future of EW, acquisition reform, and accelerating digital transformation.

2025 AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference Panel: Expanding the Defense Industrial Base

Watch this powerful AFA 2025 panel featuring Bryon Kroger, Raj Shah, and Shyam Sankar as they tackle defense innovation, acquisition reform, and rebuilding America’s industrial base for modern conflict. A must-watch for defense leaders and technologists.

Kessel Run: Lessons on Building Modern Defense Software That Delivers

Rise8 CEO and Kessel Run co-founder Bryon Kroger reflects on what made Kessel Run work, what didn’t, and how defense software must evolve for lasting impact.

Kessel Run Post‑Mortem: How the USAF Paved the Way for Modern Software Development in the DoD

In this powerful panel discussion from Fed Supernova current and former leaders of Kessel Run reflect on the pioneering U.S. Air Force software factory initiative that changed how the DoD delivers digital capability.

Rise8 Bolsters Executive Ranks with Director of Delivery and Director of Enablement to Accelerate Mission Impact

Max Reele and Adam Furtado will play a critical role in scaling delivery excellence, investing in employee development, and driving mission-critical outcomes in production across federal and defense agencies.