Watchdogs Sue Pentagon to Halt Project Meridian Until Legal Compliance Nov 5, 2026 | 3:34 pm Three watchdog groups allege the future-warfare advisory committee violates federal transparency law and are asking a court to stop its work until it meets statutory requirements. […]
Pentagon Delivers Over 25,000 Drones, Counter-Drone Systems to CENTCOM Nov 5, 2026 | 12:01 pm The $782 million deployment supports a Defense Department effort to accelerate autonomous warfare capabilities. […]
Space Force Chief Keeps Orbital Weapons Details Under Wraps, Stresses Need for Space Awareness Nov 5, 2026 | 11:50 am Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess declined to discuss the types or capabilities of U.S. weapons in orbit, citing a recent Russian satellite incident as an example of why space domain awareness is critical to protecting U.S. and allied assets. […]
ODNI Seeks Industry Input on Economic Security Data Platform Nov 4, 2026 | 10:10 am The intelligence agency is exploring a cloud-based system to support financial intelligence, supply chain analysis, and other national security missions, with initial deployment expected in 2027-2028. […]
Pentagon Orders Review of Commercial AI, Cloud on Classified Networks Nov 3, 2026 | 4:00 pm An Oct. 27 directive calls for examining security approvals, acquisition barriers, and organizational changes to improve digital services delivery. […]
Navy, Army Leaders Push Business System Modernization to Boost Readiness Nov 2, 2026 | 1:31 pm Navy and Army leaders outlined efforts to retire legacy systems, automate administrative processes, and speed software deployment to improve military readiness. […]
Former NSA Director: Trusted Data, Human Judgment Key to Military AI Success Oct 30, 2026 | 3:20 pm Former NSA Director Keith Alexander called for faster technology development, greater collaboration between military personnel and innovators, and stronger safeguards against inaccurate data. […]
Army Awards Lockheed Martin $1.08B Future Interceptor Deal Oct 29, 2026 | 1:43 pm The agreement will fund prototype development and testing of a next-generation missile defense capability designed to counter advanced aerial threats and strengthen the Army’s layered defense systems. […]
Army Expands Drone Testing Initiative to Indiana National Guard Sites Oct 28, 2026 | 3:50 pm The Army is opening two Indiana military training facilities to commercial developers, expanding access to specialized environments for testing drone and counter-drone technologies. […]
DOD Releases Seventh Batch of Declassified UAP Files Oct 27, 2026 | 4:23 pm The latest release includes 28 documents detailing alleged Skinwalker sightings at a Utah ranch, a proposed database for unexplained aerial phenomena, and historical reports dating back to the 1960s. […]
Army Launches Project Gatekeeper to Speed Commercial Software Cyber Reviews Oct 26, 2026 | 4:13 pm The new DevSecOps platform aims to cut software security evaluations from months to minutes. The Army plans broad industry access through Login.gov. […]
Former National Security Officials Warn Anthropic Ruling Threatens Federal AI Procurement Oct 23, 2026 | 4:03 pm Seventeen former national security officials are urging a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling they say could undermine AI safeguards and limit agencies’ access to advanced technology. […]
Pentagon Details New Acquisition Model for Autonomous Warfare Oct 22, 2026 | 4:04 pm The DOD plans to pair technology companies with operational military units and use field performance to determine which autonomous systems receive further investment. […]
Pentagon CIO Taps Jon Steinbach as Strategic Technical Advisor Oct 20, 2026 | 4:17 pm Steinbach brings more than 30 years of government and private-sector experience to a role focused on emerging technologies, digital modernization, and collaboration with the defense industry. […]
Pentagon Announces Multiyear Framework for 25,000 Counter-Drone Kits Annually Oct 20, 2026 | 12:47 pm The agreement would give BAE Systems a multiyear demand signal to expand precision-guided munitions production, but funding requires congressional approval. […]
Army to Launch AI-Powered Project Gatekeeper This Week Oct 19, 2026 | 4:11 pm The platform aims to speed commercial software security reviews and authorization while keeping final risk decisions in government hands. […]
NSA Issues Zero Trust Guidance for Defense Operational Technology Oct 16, 2026 | 3:12 pm The guidance details how defense and critical infrastructure operators can reduce unauthorized access, lateral movement, and adversarial persistence across legacy systems. […]
Marine Corps’ New ‘Fight Club’ Pits Humans Against AI Oct 16, 2026 | 2:56 pm Marine Corps University will launch a four-month competition in December to test human decision-making against an adaptive AI opponent in simulated naval and drone warfare scenarios. […]
Army Drone Marketplace Expands to 29 Nations Oct 15, 2026 | 3:42 pm Eight additional countries signed statements of intent to join the Army’s drone marketplace, expanding international access to preapproved drone and counter-drone systems. […]
Acting Navy Secretary Taps Christopher Miller to Lead Robotics, Autonomy Portfolio Oct 15, 2026 | 2:17 pm The appointment comes as the Navy looks to expand its use of autonomous systems and accelerate the transition of commercial technologies into operational capabilities. […]
DAF Cyber Adviser: AI Must Support, Not Replace, Human Judgment Oct 15, 2026 | 1:46 pm The Air Force’s top cyber adviser says AI can speed threat detection, but preserving human expertise will require continued training, workforce support, and stronger industry and academic partnerships. […]
Army Reports Record Enterprise Contracting Amid Acquisition Overhaul Oct 14, 2026 | 3:34 pm Army acquisition leaders say new contracting authorities and streamlined requirements are helping the service accelerate procurement, including awarding some agreements in just seven days. […]
Army Makes Open Architecture Non-Negotiable for Future Equipment Purchases Oct 14, 2026 | 2:58 pm Army leaders are targeting proprietary data barriers and vendor-dependent integration as part of a broader push to accelerate modernization and give soldiers greater flexibility to combine capabilities. […]
Army Taps Futures Command for Autonomy Overhaul, Plans Corps-Level Testing Oct 13, 2026 | 4:11 pm The redesigned Futures and Autonomous Systems Command will coordinate Army robotics development and testing as the service integrates autonomous capabilities across combat formations. […]
Army Cyber Command Expands Use of AI Agents on Its Networks Oct 13, 2026 | 3:57 pm Army Cyber Command is giving AI agents a larger role in its cyber operations while maintaining human oversight in deciding which tasks the technology can perform independently. […]
Army Plans ‘Manufacturing Rodeo’ to Test Industrial Supply Chain Oct 12, 2026 | 2:58 pm The Army plans to put U.S. manufacturers through a supply-chain stress test early next year as the service pushes to accelerate weapons production and technology delivery. […]
FBI Announces Another Arrest in ShinyHunters Investigation Oct 9, 2026 | 3:55 pm The latest arrest follows international efforts to dismantle the hacking group accused of stealing sensitive FBI employee information through a third-party platform. […]
Army Awards Anduril Up to $1.8B to Scale NGC2 Across I Corps Oct 7, 2026 | 2:34 pm The five-year award moves the Army’s command-and-control data layer from division-scale experimentation toward corps-level fielding in the Pacific. […]
DOD Halts Use of Anthropic AI After Court Upholds Supply Chain Risk Designation Oct 6, 2026 | 3:48 pm The Defense Department’s move follows a federal appeals court ruling that allows the Pentagon to exclude Anthropic’s Claude AI models from its systems and defense contract work. […]
Marc Berkowitz Steps Down as DOD’s Space Policy Lead Oct 5, 2026 | 4:02 pm Michael Ganciois now serving as acting assistant secretary for space policy. Berkowitz had served in the role since January. […]