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.
AI Takes Larger Role in Pentagon’s New Counter-Drone Targeting Push
New Defense Innovation Unit effort links AI, sensors, and weapons to improve battlefield counter-drone response times.
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.
AV LOCUST Laser Completes Counter-Drone Test
Aerovironment’s LOCUST laser weapon has executed a “first-of-its-kind” counter-drone test with the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration.
US Invests in F-35 Test Fleet to Fast-Track Future Upgrades
The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177M contract modification to construct three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft.
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.
Inside Link 16: How the US and Allies Share Real-Time Battle Data
Our Link 16 guide explores how this advanced tactical network fuses data, voice, and situational awareness — empowering joint forces to act faster and smarter.
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.
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.
Raytheon Secures $708M StormBreaker Smart Bomb Order From US
The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $708.9-million contract for the production of StormBreaker small diameter bombs.
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.
Pentagon Seeks Rapid Delivery of Hardened Bunkers for Middle East Deployment
The US has sought market information on the delivery of prefabricated, hardened bunkers for US forces deployed in the Middle East.
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 Pushes Patriot Integration With Aegis Warships
The Pentagon is pushing to integrate the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor with the Aegis Combat System.
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.
