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Sentinel ICBM program needs brand-new silos, Air Force says
One expert says the revelation smacks of “mismanagement and incompetence.”
Marines say they’re ‘leading the way’ in battlefield autonomy
But unique technical challenges and tech wariness keep robot trucks on a short leash.
How cargo drones could reshape Marine Corps resupply
Medium-sized cargo drones could be key to effective distributed operations. One company is rushing to be the first to deliver them.
The Army has rolled out a generative AI workspace to improve daily operations
And because those tools guzzle cloud compute, the service is also looking at ways to cut costs and maintain efficiency.
DIU barrels ahead with tri-regional expansion plans
Once awarded, the Defense Innovation Unit would have eight OnRamp hubs to help steer commercial and dual-use tech to the Pentagon.
Nano-material breakthrough could revolutionize night vision
A new sensor material needs no bulky cooling gear—and fewer Chinese rare earths—to work well.
Beyond 3D: Tech companies partner on drone-powered ‘extended reality’ to reduce plane maintenance times
Maintenance times are going up, keeping planes in hangers longer. High-resolution images from inspector drones could help change that.
State of the Air Force 2025
The unveiling of a new, sixth-gen fighter jet bodes well for more airpower investment, but readiness problems and funding questions persist.
State of the Army 2025
The entire service is trying to transform “in contact.”
State of the Marine Corps 2025
“Everything is in danger of slipping,” commandant says of Marine modernization.
Pentagon program could kickstart a new era of nuclear power
AI is driving investor demand for new nuclear power concepts. The Defense Department is poised to give the best ideas a big boost.
Pentagon seeks feedback on how to structure $48B tech research recompete
The Defense Department specifically wants industry input on the future contract's setup, and how it could widen the scope for one area of work.
Could this breakthrough in robot manufacturing reshape warfare?
New advance in artificial intelligence manufacturing could set the stage for robot factories on front lines.
Canceled: Pentagon terminates IT service contracts
Defense Secretary opts to rely on federal workers instead of third-party consulting firms Accenture, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Sub-drone sonar trap concept unveiled at Navy conference
Anduril and Ultra Maritime team up on a new-ish concept.
What will quantum computing actually look like?
DARPA picks 15 companies to detail their approaches.
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The Army wants simple, cheap unmanned tech—here are some options
A 3D-printed kamikaze drone with a jet engine and a self-powered laser for downing incoming threats.
‘Nothing will be safe’ from Army’s kit overhaul
The service wants new gear to lighten the physical and cognitive load on troops.
Can this GPS alternative keep a drone from crashing?
A product by Maxar uses satellite imagery to create 3D maps that help UAS fly even if GPS goes down.
