Unmanned
Pentagon taps commercial vendors for low-cost, throwaway drones
Officials at the Defense Innovation Unit plan to hold a live flyoff demonstration as soon as December to evaluate the proposed systems.
Defense tech companies can apply for Pentagon loans starting next year
The effort will help companies fund the construction and equipment needed to scale production of technologies the DOD deems critical to national security.
Small-drone defense is next in Pentagon’s Replicator buying push
The Pentagon will request funding for Replicator 2 in its FY26 budget proposal.
Space Development Agency studying options for satellite tow services
Six firms will conduct feasibility assessments, considering the technical trades and engineering requirements for on-demand satellite de-orbit services.
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United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan flies second certification mission
If the Space Force deems it a clean mission, the rocket could be certified to fly national security satellites in the coming weeks.
Artificial Intelligence
DOD must accelerate AI adoption amid growing threats: PrimerAI CEO
Sean Moriarty, CEO of PrimerAI, said the Defense Department is lagging in its adoption of important technology.
Unmanned
Pentagon taps commercial vendors for low-cost, throwaway drones
Officials at the Defense Innovation Unit plan to hold a live flyoff demonstration as soon as December to evaluate the proposed systems.
Small-drone defense is next in Pentagon’s Replicator buying push
The Pentagon will request funding for Replicator 2 in its FY26 budget proposal.
Marines to receive new system for zapping drone swarms out of the sky
The newest Epirus high-powered microwave system is set to be delivered to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab by the end of 2024.
Robotics
BAE Systems pitches ground robot to drone-hungry Australian Army
The defense contractor has unveiled a large unmanned ground vehicle, named ATLAS, that is available in a "collaborative combat" variant.
‘Dual-use’ case: Russian attack drone maker evades Western scrutiny
Small companies across Russia have ramped up their output of military equipment to prosecute Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials eye export potential of pent-up weapons expertise
The country’s defense industry is obliged by law to supply its entire output to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, keeping innovations local for now.
Cyber
Air Force’s information warfare hub seeks high-tech sensors, AI tools
The Air Force’s information warfare organization, 16th Air Force, has been working over the last year to ramp up its sensor and AI capabilities.
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Three brigades are experimenting with new tech and tactics that could shape how they deploy to tomorrow's fights.
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The Space Force plans to establish an initial pool of vendors for the Maneuverable GEO program next year.
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