Hegseth creates powerful new drone office, pulling authority from the military services
The reorganization is the latest step in Hegseth’s push to field weapons faster.
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Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive chips and pipes used in fracking in an effort to deliver weapons to the Pentagon faster and at lower cost.
Pentagon launches 5G challenge with millions up for grabs
The competition, conducted in collaboration with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, focuses on open interfaces, swappable and compatible parts, and the development of a diverse, multi-vendor community.
ULA expects Amazon deal to drive down Space Force’s Vulcan launch costs
The commercial deal will mean lower prices for some future Space Force missions that fly on ULA's Vulcan rocket.
The US Navy had cybersecurity wrong. Expect change.
“We have 15 years of track record that proves that the current approach to cybersecurity, driven by a checklist mentality, is wrong,” says Aaron Weis, the service's chief information officer. “It doesn’t work.”
US sending Ukraine tactical communications gear in new $300M package
Neither procurement nor delivery dates were immediately available. But, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby emphasized, “we’re going to be moving as fast as we can.”
How to put the joint in JADC2
As DoD continues to advance JADC2, it must contend with how to create a truly joint approach while avoiding the pitfalls of past attempts at joint systems.
US Space Command releases commercial integration strategy
The new strategy aims to bolster commercial integration by accelerating acquisition and technology development, adopting a commercial services approach for select mission areas and building stronger relationships with industry.
Army networks office stays busy as capability sets progress
“As we enter into this fiscal year, it’s probably one of the few times that we’ve had four capability sets kind of going on in parallel,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Collins.
Release the hounds: Army event to feature drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack
Edge 22 will see a large, interactive drone swarm demonstrating a variety of behaviors, some of which are classified.
Army eyes thousands of IVAS systems with FY23 budget
The Integrated Visual Augmentation System, a Microsoft HoloLens tailored specifically for the military, is meant to change how soldiers train, communicate and fight.
