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U.S. Air Force Airmen attach balloons to a drone during at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyoming, May 15, 2026. The balloons served as aerial targets, allowing defenders to simulate engagements against small unmanned aircraft systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

U.S. military to host directed energy ‘shoot-off’ amid governmentwide counter-drone push

Officials leading the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 shared new details about that pilot program and other updates on recent progress.

By Brandi Vincent

U.S. military gearing up for unmanned ground vehicle demo

Tech

By Jon Harper

Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), speaks to the crew of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an all-hands call on the flight deck, Aug. 7, 2026. SECNAV was recently in San Diego visiting various commands to speak with Sailors and their families, focusing on his top priority, “taking care of our people.” (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Pheona David)

Navy secretary warns of ‘coordinated, multi-domain’ campaign against personnel and installations

Cyber

By Jon Harper

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GAO warns information gaps could hinder Army’s battlefield network modernization plans

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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Dr. Joseph S. Jewell participates in the Department of War Lab Day at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Carson Croom)

Data-backed review exposes urgent friction points threatening U.S. defense research enterprise

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Joseph Jewell briefed DefenseScoop on the recently completed comprehensive report.

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Hanwha K9MH (Image courtesy of Hanwha Defense USA)

Hanwha captures Army contract for mobile tactical cannons and expects to deliver first prototype this fall

The award represents a confluence of two Army goals: boosting its long-range firepower for modern battlefields and expanding the defense industrial base.

By Jon Harper