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German officials suspect Russia may be involved, though pinpointing a culprit has proven difficult.

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NATO taps Exail for mine-clearing underwater drones

The Dutch and Belgian navies will be the primary users of the systems, the company announced in a statement.

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Inside an informal, crowd-sourced Marine infantry network.

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Securing US space assets is busting the Air Force budget, Kendall says

Money for space "is going to need to double or triple over time,” the Air Force secretary said in an interview, with a resilient architecture top of mind.

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LeoLabs sees defense business grow as space-tracking needs multiply

The company's CEO, Tony Frazier, said the firm now serves mostly defense customer in the U.S. and abroad.

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Securing US space assets is busting the Air Force budget, Kendall says

Money for space "is going to need to double or triple over time,” the Air Force secretary said in an interview, with a resilient architecture top of mind.

LeoLabs sees defense business grow as space-tracking needs multiply

This system may allow small Army teams to probe 1,000 targets per hour

Reliant on Starlink, Army eager for more SATCOM constellation options

Missile Defense Agency eyes discriminating space sensor launch by 2029

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When it comes to military AI, there is no second place

Our guest opinion writer argues that AI must be prioritized across military programs and platforms, or else America risks losing the AI race to China.

DISA eyes more vendors, faster contracts for joint cloud successor

UK launches global MQ-9B drone users’ club for allies

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Embrace AI to maintain global talent pool for US innovation, security

Pentagon wants to make AI acceleration initiative a long-term fixture

How in-house tech and soldier tinkering is changing the Army

Inside the brave new world of AI-assisted Army electronic warfare.

Drone sightings near bases, infrastructure unnerve German officials

German officials suspect Russia may be involved, though pinpointing a culprit has proven difficult.

NATO taps Exail for mine-clearing underwater drones

The Dutch and Belgian navies will be the primary users of the systems, the company announced in a statement.

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Marine Corps infantry’s secret weapon: A $9.95 unofficial website

Inside an informal, crowd-sourced Marine infantry network.

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Russia’s Shahed-type drones are losing their bite in Ukraine

Ukrainian air defenders have become more successful in shooting down the Iranian-designed drones, according to data compiled by analyst Federico Borsari.

Aircraft carrier Bush gets first-ever Stingray drone control room

The carrier George H.W. Bush is now the host of an unmanned air warfare center, and more carriers are getting it soon.

U.S. Army Spc. Sean Curl enters data into a new reconnaissance system during class held by the 1014th Sapper Company.

Army tweaking major software effort to be more commercial friendly

The Army in May unveiled plans to award more than $1 billion in software development contracts over the next decade.

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Navigating fed cybersecurity: Strategies to achieve network compliance

Beavers takes reins from Sherman as acting DOD information officer

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Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation

This exercise is shaping the long-term future of Army brigades

Three brigades are experimenting with new tech and tactics that could shape how they deploy to tomorrow's fights.

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North Korea tests exploding drones as Seoul, US hold military drills

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Army not sold on new approach to radio acquisition

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Army not sold on new approach to radio acquisition

The effort would be a departure from the service’s traditional approach to buying and sustaining radios.

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Reliant on Starlink, Army eager for more SATCOM constellation options

Army officials said at TechNet Augusta that the service wants to ensure its units have access to multiple satellite connectivity options.

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Missile Defense Agency eyes discriminating space sensor launch by 2029

The MDA director told Defense News the sensor is a key part of the agency's vision for a space-based missile-tracking layer.

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Defense Science Board calls for greater commercial space tech adoption

A new report calls on the Space Force to integrate commercial technology wherever possible — from wargaming exercises to budgets and acquisition plans.

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Lockheed acquires satellite firm Terran Orbital in $450 million deal

Lockheed already owns one-third of the firm due to its satellite production contracts and investments made in Terran through its venture capital arm.

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Space Force, allies craft global supply chain strategy

Space Force says the strategy could be completed in within the next year.

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Pentagon begins awarding contracts for next round of Replicator

Since Replicator's inception, the Pentagon has awarded contracts for 30 different hardware and software efforts with more than 50 major subcontracts.

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Pentagon chief technologist argues case for rapid experimentation fund

The Pentagon's CTO said Wednesday the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve plays a key role in prioritizing experimentation for joint requirements.

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Air Force Research Lab eyes space data transport demo in 2026

The Air Force Research Lab is working with the Space Warfighting Analysis Center and the Defense Innovation Unit to test space data transport concepts.

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Air Force picks five firms to build autonomy package for drone wingmen

The Air Force plans to field at least 1,000 of the drones by the late 2030s.

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Space Force mulling nuclear protection for missile-tracking satellites

The study could drive changes to future tranches of Space Development Agency and Space Systems Command satellites.

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The new undersecretary of defense would lead requirements development and integration efforts among the U.S. and its allies.

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German officials suspect Russia may be involved, though pinpointing a culprit has proven difficult.

The Dutch and Belgian navies will be the primary users of the systems, the company announced in a statement.

Inside an informal, crowd-sourced Marine infantry network.

Money for space "is going to need to double or triple over time,” the Air Force secretary said in an interview, with a resilient architecture top of mind.

The company's CEO, Tony Frazier, said the firm now serves mostly defense customer in the U.S. and abroad.

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Money for space "is going to need to double or triple over time,” the Air Force secretary said in an interview, with a resilient architecture top of mind.

Our guest opinion writer argues that AI must be prioritized across military programs and platforms, or else America risks losing the AI race to China.

Inside the brave new world of AI-assisted Army electronic warfare.

German officials suspect Russia may be involved, though pinpointing a culprit has proven difficult.

The Dutch and Belgian navies will be the primary users of the systems, the company announced in a statement.

Inside an informal, crowd-sourced Marine infantry network.

Ukrainian air defenders have become more successful in shooting down the Iranian-designed drones, according to data compiled by analyst Federico Borsari.

The carrier George H.W. Bush is now the host of an unmanned air warfare center, and more carriers are getting it soon.

The Army in May unveiled plans to award more than $1 billion in software development contracts over the next decade.

Three brigades are experimenting with new tech and tactics that could shape how they deploy to tomorrow's fights.

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The director of the Defense Information Systems Agency said Tuesday the department is in the early phases of planning for JWCC Next.

The Army in May unveiled plans to award more than $1 billion in software development contracts over the next decade.

The firm will use its digital engineering platform to modify and certify a drone — in this case, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works' X-56A.

The MDA director told Defense News the sensor is a key part of the agency's vision for a space-based missile-tracking layer.

A new report calls on the Space Force to integrate commercial technology wherever possible — from wargaming exercises to budgets and acquisition plans.

Lockheed already owns one-third of the firm due to its satellite production contracts and investments made in Terran through its venture capital arm.

Space Force says the strategy could be completed in within the next year.

Since Replicator's inception, the Pentagon has awarded contracts for 30 different hardware and software efforts with more than 50 major subcontracts.

The Pentagon's CTO said Wednesday the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve plays a key role in prioritizing experimentation for joint requirements.

The Air Force Research Lab is working with the Space Warfighting Analysis Center and the Defense Innovation Unit to test space data transport concepts.

The Air Force plans to field at least 1,000 of the drones by the late 2030s.

The study could drive changes to future tranches of Space Development Agency and Space Systems Command satellites.

The new undersecretary of defense would lead requirements development and integration efforts among the U.S. and its allies.

The Pentagon held its first GIDE industry day on Tuesday, an effort to solidify a process for companies to integrate C2 tools into future experiments.