Shield AI Brings Autonomous Pilot to LUCAS Kamikaze Drone
The US has partnered with Shield AI to integrate its proprietary Hivemind autonomy software into the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat System loitering munition.
xReality Completes MR Tech Project With Pentagon, Wins First Supply Deal
xReality Group has finalized a $3.9-million contract with the US Department of Defense and secured the first sale of its new MR-1 mixed reality training platform to another Pentagon customer.
Pentagon Sends Reps to Absorb Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Techniques
The US Department of Defense has deployed representatives to Ukraine to study drone combat and apply battlefield lessons to American military operations.
AeroVironment to Install Data Receivers on Pentagon’s SkyRange Hypersonic Test Fleet
AeroVironment has secured a $43-million contract to install phased array receivers on the US Department of Defense’s SkyRange platforms.
Pentagon Deploys 100K+ AI Agents to Drive Daily Workflows
The US Department of Defense’s artificial intelligence rollout isn’t experimental anymore — it is operational and scaling rapidly.
L3Harris Missile Unit Secures $1B Pentagon Investment Ahead of Public Listing
The US Department of Defense has completed a $1-billion investment to expand L3Harris Technologies’ Missile Solutions segment, boosting production of key missile components and preparing the firm for a stock market debut later this year.
Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push
Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.
South Korean Firm Gains Cyber Certification for US Military Sales
South Korean defense company SNT Dynamics has attained a cybersecurity credential required for US Department of Defense contracts.
US Army Maps Out Next Evolution of Its Robotic Mule Program
The US Army has wrapped up a structured study designed to shape the next phase of its Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport program, gathering frontline feedback to refine how the robotic “mule” performs in the field.
Pentagon Funds $1.8B Andromeda Program for Space Tracking Network
The US Department of Defense has awarded contracts worth up to $1.843 billion to multiple companies to develop next-generation space domain awareness capabilities under the US Space Force’s Andromeda program.
Pratt & Whitney to Build More F-35 Engines in $3.8B Pentagon Deal
The US Department of Defense has awarded RTX segment Pratt & Whitney a $3.8-billion contract to produce F135 engines for the F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft.
Honeywell Backs US Defense Buildout With $500M Investment
Honeywell Aerospace has announced a $500-million investment to bolster its position as a key supplier for the US Department of Defense.
GAO Flags Gaps in Pentagon Cyber Certification Rollout for Defense Contractors
The US Government Accountability Office has found that the Department of Defense has not fully evaluated outside risks that could slow the adoption of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program.
Pentagon Orders 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles From GM Defense
The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8-million contract for the procurement of additional Infantry Squad Vehicles.
Battelle Wins $93M Contract to Boost US Biodefense, Biological Threat Readiness
Battelle has secured a Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership 2.0 contract for a prime biological threat mitigation initiative.
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.”
Boeing to Upgrade Infrared Countermeasures of Canadian, Australian C-17 Airlifters
The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $13.1-million contract to modernize infrared countermeasures for C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft in service with Canada and Australia.
Pentagon Airlifts Microreactor to Utah in First C-17 Nuclear Transport
The US Department of Defense has airlifted a compact nuclear reactor from California to Utah, marking the first time a C-17 military transport aircraft has transported a nuclear microreactor.
Pentagon Consolidates Arms Exports With Tighter Oversight
The US Department of Defense has moved two key agencies under its Office of Acquisition and Sustainment to streamline foreign military sales.
Pentagon Taps 25 Partners for Kamikaze Drone Trial Sprint
The US Department of Defense has selected 25 companies to compete in the first phase of the Drone Dominance Program, an acquisition effort aimed at rapidly fielding low-cost, one-way attack unmanned aerial systems at scale.
Pentagon Urges Low-Cost Physical Defenses to Counter Drone Threats
The US Department of Defense has released a three-page guidance document calling for expanded use of passive physical measures to protect critical infrastructure from threats posed by small unmanned aerial systems.
Pentagon Watchdog Warns Unclear Anti-Drone Rules Leave US Bases Exposed
A US Department of Defense paper has warned that unclear and inconsistent policies are leaving some American military installations vulnerable to drone incursions.
Peraton Labs Selected for US Spectrum Sharing Demonstration Program
Peraton Labs has been selected to participate in the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence Demonstration program to improve radio frequency sharing.
Pentagon Goes ‘AI-First’ to Accelerate US Warfighting Dominance
The Pentagon has launched a new artificial intelligence strategy aimed at cementing US leadership in military AI and pushing advanced capabilities into real-world operations faster.
