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The demonstration by York Space Systems and SpaceX marks a critical milestone ahead of the agency's upcoming Tranche 1 launch.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks speaks with U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) during her holiday morale calls at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 20, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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Six EA-18G Growlers attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, the ‘Wizards’, conduct a flight formation over Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., Dec. 14, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelin Frost)

Navy’s Next Generation Jammer reaches critical milestone

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Special ops forces seek to manage digital footprints, achieve ‘security through obscurity’

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Trump’s team convenes with Pentagon personnel in 100-plus transition meetings, so far

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Via genAI pilot, CDAO exposes ‘biases that could impact the military’s healthcare system’

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DOD’s Office of Strategic Capital accepting loan applications as it looks to lend up to $984M

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With growing presence, DIU continues efforts to lower barriers for new entrants

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Navy’s Acting CTO, Justin Fanelli and Active CDO, Duncan McCaskill

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How DARPA is looking to AI to fend off cyber vulnerabilities through a challenge program

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Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Radha Plumb announces the sunsetting of Task Force Lima and formation of an AI Rapid Capabilities Office at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

CDAO, the Pentagon’s AI-accelerating office, undergoing restructuring before presidential transition

All of the management changes are expected to fully take effect by Jan. 6, CDAO Radha Plumb told DefenseScoop.

By Brandi Vincent

Dana Deasy, Department of Defense Chief Information Officer, holds a media briefing on the COVID-19 Telework Readiness Task Force on Monday, April 13, 2020, in the Pentagon Briefing Room. (DoD photo by Marvin Lynchard)

Former Pentagon CIO appointed to senior position at Boeing

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Pentagon awards Kratos megadeal worth nearly $1.5B for new hypersonic testbed

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Airmen from the 67th Cyberspace Wing review daily tasks at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland’s Medina annex, Sept. 5, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Jason W. Edwards)

Air Force aligns cyber center to CIO

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DARPA eyeing new quantum sensing program

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Army to sole-source deal for hypervelocity projectiles, drone-killing artillery cannon

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Navy information warfare officers now eligible for sea command

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Space industrial base racing to meet growing demand for military satellites

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DOD to demonstrate zero trust, data-centric security capabilities with allies during live exercise

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British troops test new drone swarm zapper

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Report highlights how secure data-sharing platforms can support the Intelligence Community’s IT roadmap

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Transforming federal and defense network infrastructure with new wireless technologies

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MPEs gain momentum for sharing information with allied partners

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Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump announces picks for deputy secretary of defense, other top DOD posts

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DOD taps McKeown to serve as new special assistant for cybersecurity innovation

The national colors of Australia, Japan, and the U.S. posted outside the Ground Component Command headquarters during the opening ceremony rehearsal at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. The exercise serves as a cornerstone of Operation Pathways, the U.S. Army Pacific’s premier series of exercises demonstrating America’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This marks the 44th iteration of this annual Japan-based exercise that began in 1982. This is the second year Australia is participating in the exercise and is a testament to its value. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Samarion Hicks)

Army used pair of concurrent exercises to test distributed command and control nodes

Members of the 18th Space Defense Combat Squadron, a unit assigned to U.S. Space Forces – Space under the USSF Force Generation model, observe orbital data at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 4, 2024. (Photo by David Dozoretz)

Kendall: Space Force must move faster to field counterspace capabilities

Chinese Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) Wing Loong II military UAV drone showcased at the Paris Air Show 2017. (Getty Images)

China’s drone modernization efforts close to ‘matching US standards,’ Pentagon report says

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America goes all-in on Big AI

A view of the Pentagon on December 13, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Early federal assessments suggest unexplained New Jersey drones aren’t UAP or US military assets

Soldiers, scientists, and engineers with C5ISR Center, conducted a demonstration of some of the organization’s Next Generation Command and Control technology during the Network Modernization Experiment 2024 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sep. 25, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Kyle Richardson/Released)

Army’s next-gen command and control program will be a ‘clean slate’

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Final rule for CMMC cybersecurity program goes into effect for defense contractors

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Military ‘frustrated’ with mysterious drone activity in New Jersey

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DIU moves to accelerate military-enabling batteries, counter supply chain strains

One of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon Transporter Erector Launchers assigned to Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery, Long Range Fires Battalion, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, participates in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 5, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. David Kim)

Army, Navy complete highly anticipated hypersonic missile test

Members of the 106th Rescue Wing Communication Flight stand in formation at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York National Guard, during their unit’s redesignation ceremony to become the 106th Communications Squadron, February 4, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

Despite softened bill language, observers still optimistic about independent cyber force assessment

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