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Sgt. Timothy Bella, a geospatial engineer, prepares a Golden Eagle drone for flight during Exercise Bronco Rumble at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, on Aug. 19, 2021.

Tech maturing too fast for multiyear drone buys, Army’s Bush says

Locking in on the same drone year after year may not make sense amid rapidly changing circumstances, he said.

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Pentagon seeks $14.5 billion for cyber spending including zero trust

“Cyber capabilities will continue to be a critical component of our national defense and, accordingly, a priority in our budget,” a senior official said.

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

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Software revamp aims to align US Army with industry best practices

“More than ever before, software is actually a national-security imperative,” said Margaret Boatner, an Army strategy and acquisition executive.

France prepares for space wars in ‘AsterX’ European exercise

Participants from France and 15 partner countries trained for everything from jammed space communications to hostile satellites.

3 days ago

The Laser Weapon System, or LaWS, is seen here temporarily installed aboard the USS Dewey in San Diego, California.

Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East

At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.

4 days ago

Space Force eyes expanded network of ‘neighborhood watch’ satellites

Space Systems Command, the service’s acquisition arm, is in the early phases of planning for the capability.

4 days ago

Staff Sgt. Thornton, a mortarman, conducts a radio check with his forward observer in Afghanistan on Aug. 31, 2013.

US Army needs more industry input before pivot to ‘radio as a service’

A previous request for information garnered more than a dozen responses, ranging from enthusiasm to rejection, according to Army officials.

5 days ago

Space Development Agency aims to test Link 16 over US this year

The agency has been working with the FAA to get approval to test Link 16 over U.S. airspace, but the process has taken longer than anticipated.

5 days ago

Indra seeks to lead consolidation in Spanish defense industry

The company wants to become the Spanish coordinator in European land, air and cyberspace programs.

6 days ago

Overmatch networking now installed on 3 carrier strike groups

"We're not just experimenting for the sake of experimenting," said Navy Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, commander of the Third Fleet.

6 days ago

Palantir's TITAN is seen Oct. 12, 2022, on the show floor at the Association of the U.S. Army annual conference in Washington, D.C.

Army chooses Palantir to build next-generation targeting system

Under the $178 million deal, Denver-based Palantir will deliver 10 TITAN ground stations over the next two years.

6 days ago

A C-17 Globemaster comes in for a landing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in New York on Feb. 10, 2021. A "No Drone Zone" is seen on the perimeter fence of the base.

Drones, robotic tech pose threat to US nuclear security, general says

Intercepting unmanned systems has become a priority for Pentagon officials, who are monitoring skirmishes across Ukraine and the Greater Middle East.

7 days ago

Germany, Russia spar over a leaked audio on missiles for Ukraine

The fallout continues over a recording of Luftwaffe officials discussing options for giving Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine.

8 days ago

The Pentagon in Washington, March 27, 2008.

Continuing resolution would slow military modernization, services warn

The Navy, for example, would have $26 billion in the wrong places, and would need Congress to approve $13 billion in formal reprogrammings.

13 days ago

Missile warning payload delay could push back 2025 launch plans

The late payload is being developed by RTX and will be integrated onto a Lockheed Martin satellite.

13 days ago

Space Futures Command could begin limited operations this year

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the creation of the command Feb. 12 as part of a slate of organizational changes.

13 days ago

Space Force’s fixed-price push includes some exceptions, Calvelli says

While the Space Force's acquisition executive stands by his drive for fixed-price contracts, he acknowledged some programs require a more nuanced approach.

2 weeks ago

Embraer sees strong demand for C-390 Millennium airlifter in Asia

Officials said they plan to take the C-390 plane on display at the Singapore Airshow to other countries in the region before returning to Brazil.

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Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Craig Martell walks across the stage at the Data and AI Symposium in Washington, D.C., during a Feb. 20, 2024, keynote speech.

Pentagon AI office must ‘cannibalize’ to keep operating, Martell says

The U.S. Department of Defense sought $1.8 billion for artificial intelligence and machine learning in fiscal 2024.

3 weeks ago

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Locking in on the same drone year after year may not make sense amid rapidly changing circumstances, he said.

“Cyber capabilities will continue to be a critical component of our national defense and, accordingly, a priority in our budget,” a senior official said.

“More than ever before, software is actually a national-security imperative,” said Margaret Boatner, an Army strategy and acquisition executive.

Participants from France and 15 partner countries trained for everything from jammed space communications to hostile satellites.

At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.

Space Systems Command, the service’s acquisition arm, is in the early phases of planning for the capability.

A previous request for information garnered more than a dozen responses, ranging from enthusiasm to rejection, according to Army officials.

The agency has been working with the FAA to get approval to test Link 16 over U.S. airspace, but the process has taken longer than anticipated.

The company wants to become the Spanish coordinator in European land, air and cyberspace programs.

"We're not just experimenting for the sake of experimenting," said Navy Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, commander of the Third Fleet.

Under the $178 million deal, Denver-based Palantir will deliver 10 TITAN ground stations over the next two years.

Intercepting unmanned systems has become a priority for Pentagon officials, who are monitoring skirmishes across Ukraine and the Greater Middle East.

The fallout continues over a recording of Luftwaffe officials discussing options for giving Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine.

The Navy, for example, would have $26 billion in the wrong places, and would need Congress to approve $13 billion in formal reprogrammings.

The late payload is being developed by RTX and will be integrated onto a Lockheed Martin satellite.

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the creation of the command Feb. 12 as part of a slate of organizational changes.

While the Space Force's acquisition executive stands by his drive for fixed-price contracts, he acknowledged some programs require a more nuanced approach.

Officials said they plan to take the C-390 plane on display at the Singapore Airshow to other countries in the region before returning to Brazil.

The U.S. Department of Defense sought $1.8 billion for artificial intelligence and machine learning in fiscal 2024.