US Eyes ‘Tactical Moving Map’ to Supercharge Aircrew Awareness
The US is on the hunt for a prototype solution that could help its aircrews adapt to modern warfare threats.
US Buys Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery System From L3Harris
The US Navy is advancing its undersea warfare capabilities with a new system that allows submarines to launch and recover autonomous underwater vehicles without surfacing.
US Navy, DIU Select Anduril for XL Autonomous Submarine Program
The US Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit have chosen Anduril for their extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle program.
Rocket Lab Cancels Maiden Launch of Hypersonic Drone for Pentagon
Rocket Lab has called off the launch of a hypersonic test vehicle for the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit, citing “out-of-bounds launch commit criteria.”
US Navy Seeks Runway-Independent Maritime and Expeditionary Strike Drone
The US Navy is seeking a runway-independent maritime drone capable of long-range strikes to counter increasingly capable anti-ship threats.
‘Voice-Controlled’ Drone Swarms? US Places $100M Bet on Concept
The Pentagon has begun shifting away from training troops to operate individual drones, instead preparing its force to command entire drone swarms through spoken instructions.
Pentagon Task Force Awards First Replicator 2 Contract for Anti-Drone Systems
The US Department of Defense’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has made its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative.
US Defense Department Reorganizes Innovation Efforts for Emerging Tech
The US Department of Defense launched a reorganization of its innovation ecosystem to accelerate the delivery of emerging technologies.
US Army Explores GPS-Independent Navigation With ‘Unjammable’ MagNav
Magnav is a next-generation magnetic navigation system, using sensitive magnetometers to detect Earth’s magnetic field, GPS-independent, and jam-resistant.
Red Cat Taps SpiderOak to Secure Pentagon Approval for Black Widow Drone
Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings has partnered with Virginia cyber firm SpiderOak to evaluate its Black Widow short-range reconnaissance drone for inclusion on the US Department of Defense’s Blue Unmanned Aerial System Cleared List.
DIU Picks First Hydrogen-Powered Drone as Top-Tier Blue UAS Platform
The US Defense Innovation Unit has added the first hydrogen-powered drone to its Blue UAS Select list, the program’s highest tier of trusted systems approved for rapid acquisition and deployment.
Pentagon’s Plan to Field AI-Powered Drones on the Battlefield Hits Snags
The Pentagon’s plan to field thousands of AI-powered drones under its Replicator initiative is facing setbacks, with technical flaws, costly systems, and bureaucratic hurdles slowing progress.
Defense Bill Calls for First Overseas Pentagon Innovation Office in Israel
The US House of Representatives has advanced a defense policy bill that would require the Pentagon to open a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel.
Ascent’s Spirit UAV Earns Dual Spot on Pentagon Blue UAS Approved Lists
The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has granted Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit coaxial uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) a unique dual recognition within its Blue UAS program.
US DIU Adds Edge Autonomy’s Stalker UAS to Approved List
The US Defense Innovation Unit has included the Stalker uncrewed aerial system (UAS) developed by Redwire subsidiary, Edge Autonomy, on its Blue UAS list.
DIU Seeks Next-Gen Underwater Kamikaze Drones
The Defense Innovation Unit has launched a tender for unmanned underwater vehicles capable of delivering kinetic effects for mission-specific applications.
US Unveils ‘Project G.I.’ to Fast-Track Drone Innovation, Offers $20M Prize Pool
The US Department of Defense has launched a program to accelerate the development of next-generation drones to meet urgent operational demands.
US Launches ‘Replicator 2’ to Develop Low-Collateral Counter-Drone Tech
The Defense Innovation Unit has officially launched “Replicator 2,” its long-anticipated push for innovative counter-drone technology.
US Selects Four Firms, Including Ukrainian Partners, for Artemis One-Way Drone Program
The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected four US companies to develop long-range, one-way drone prototypes under the Artemis program.
Pentagon Selects Contractors for Next-Gen Cyber Hunt Kit Prototype
The US Defense Innovation Unit has selected three contractors to develop Joint Cyber Hunt Kit prototypes for the US Cyber Command.
Anduril, Zone 5 Technologies Advance in US Military Enterprise Test Vehicle Prototype
The US Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit have chosen Anduril and Zone 5 Technologies to advance in their modular and cost-effective air vehicle program.
Pentagon Selects Scale AI to Support AI-Driven Military Planning, Decision-Making
The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected Scale AI to lead a project that will harness artificial intelligence to enhance military planning, decision-making, and operations.
Kongsberg Delivers Underwater Drone Prototype for US Navy Deep Water Project
Kongsberg Discovery has delivered the HUGIN Superior autonomous underwater vehicle prototype for a US Navy large undersea drone project.
US Taps BlackSky for Next-Gen ISR Satellite
The US is supercharging its space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities with a new contract.
