AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant
The MAYHEM 10 drone, a part of the Switchblade family, will serve as a multifunctional launch system, capable of deploying from various platforms.
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US military eyes high-energy ‘laser dome’ for domestic air defense
The U.S. military's pursuit of high-energy laser weapons for American air defense comes amid the expanding threat of low-cost weaponized drones.
Military-funded research looks for the secret to GPS-free navigation in a bird’s eye
Researchers can synthesize DNA that could be used for future navigation applications.
Lawmakers want answers on US Army plans to protect vehicles from drones
Will the Army's combat vehicles be able to actively defend against drones? A House subpanel wants to know.
House panel concerned over DoD’s approach to the information environment
Under lawmakers' proposal, the Department of Defense would have to outline how it prepares for operations in the information environment and measures effectiveness.
Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center retires
Lt. Gen. John Thompson retires after four years in charge of the Space Force's main acquisitions organization.
US Cyber Command touts acquisition advancements
While forecasting needs to industry, officials described improvements to the command's acquisition enterprise.
DIU awards Anduril Industries contract for counter-drone AI technology
The company's counter-drone technology is now available to all the military services.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency opens new lab for unclassified collaboration
The new space continues NGA's investment in St. Louis as a GEOINT hub.
Aselsan teams up with local shipyard for two new naval drones
The new drones are to provide autonomous reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, and fulfill missions such as surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and the protection of bases, ports, critical facilities and high-value surface assets.
Hyten explains new acquisition directives to industry
The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spoke at a National Defense Industrial Association event on emerging technologies.
