Trump Axes $95M IBM Cybersecurity Contract: USAID’s European Defense Plans in Jeopardy
A $95 million IBM contract for USAID’s cybersecurity project in Europe and Eurasia has been canceled. The initiative aimed to bolster defenses against cyberattacks. This is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to slash USAID programs, reducing 92% of its funding.
Hot Take:
Looks like IBM just got ghosted by Uncle Sam! The cybersecurity romance that promised to protect European and Eurasian nations got the “it’s not you, it’s me” treatment, thanks to a sudden USAID breakup. What’s next? Maybe IBM should try its luck on Tinder for tech contracts?
Key Points:
- USAID’s $95 million contract with IBM was axed amid widespread program cuts.
- The contract aimed to bolster cybersecurity in European and Eurasian countries.
- Approximately 90% of USAID contracts were slashed, reducing $54 billion in funding.
- The initiative was part of a broader effort to counter Russian cyber aggression.
- The move aligns with the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda.
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