Mikayla Easley

Mikayla Easley reports on the Pentagon’s acquisition and use of emerging technologies. Prior to joining DefenseScoop, she covered national security and the defense industry for National Defense Magazine. She received a BA in Russian language and literature from the University of Michigan and a MA in journalism from the University of Missouri. You can follow her on Twitter @MikaylaEasley

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The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron has returned to its roots with a return to a vintage paint scheme and ‘Weather’ markings on the tail flash. The first of ten WC-130J Super Hercules have returned after getting the new glossy paint and sits next to the tactical gray painted version at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

Air Force’s ‘hurricane hunters’ seek new tech to enhance weather recon missions

Emerging Tech

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin testifies before the House Armed Services Committee for the Department of the Air Force fiscal year 2025 budget request, Washington, D.C., April 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force intends to stand up new Integrated Capabilities Command by end of 2024

Emerging Tech

CCA concept art (GA-ASI image)

Marine Corps in nascent phases of CCA drone development

Emerging Tech

Satellite rendering (Millennium Space Systems)

SDA taps Millennium Space Systems to build experimental FOO Fighter satellites

Space

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Air Force plans industry roundtables on effective uses, adoption of generative AI

AI

CCA concept art (Anduril image)

Anduril, General Atomics move into next phase of Air Force CCA drone program

Weapons

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SDA eyes commercial capabilities, services for future ground segment operations

Space

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DOD launching fully operational vulnerability disclosure program for defense industrial base

Cyber

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Space Force moves to scale, enhance terrestrial data transport prototype

IT