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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing departs from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 25, 2026. Members assigned to both the 20th and 96th Bomb Squadrons performed a flyover in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)

Air Force asserts B-52 modernization remains on cost and schedule following June crash

The Air Force expects to complete modifying a second B-52 bomber with radar upgrades by the end of 2026, but it remains unclear when testing will resume.

3 hours ago By Mikayla Easley

Anduril unveils Thunder attack helicopter, a new loyal wingman drone

Anduril believes Thunder could serve as a loyal wingman platform for the Army's helicopter fleet, including the AH-64 Apache and the next-gen MV-75 Cheyenne II.

Jul 20, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms

Defense officials have long-touted the benefits of directed energy systems such as their high-speed engagement, low cost-per-shot and deep magazines.

Jul 9, 2026 By Jon Harper

Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, May 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. James Caliva)

Navy launches next-gen undersea security initiative

Via the NG-USI effort, the Navy aims to create a “sphere of technological excellence” with members of industry and not-for-profit organizations to rapidly develop prototype solutions.

Jul 7, 2026 By Jon Harper

IT experts from Defense Intelligence Agency and GDIT discuss AI modernization — Defense Intelligence Agency CIO E.P. Mathew (right), speaking with GDIT SVP Aaron Bedrowski, discusses DIA’s shift to policy-driven, data-centric computing environments, during GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. (Scoop News Group photo)

How the Defense Intelligence Agency is fast-tracking data and AI modernization

DIA’s CIO highlights the agency’s shift from application-centric to data-centric models and how embedding personnel in industry shops helps build workforce expertise.

Jun 29, 2026 By Scoop News Group

US President Donald Trump, alongside (L/R) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, speaks to the press following US military actions in Venezuela, at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 3, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s budget supplemental would secure billions for munitions, emerging defense tech

Along with replenishing munitions stockpiles, the supplemental request supports two key Space Force programs, drones, cybersecurity and autonomy.

Jun 25, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

A quantum computer at The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate in Rome, New York is used to conduct experiments to improve quantum computing and networking. (U.S. Air Force photo / Keith Lewis)

Uncertain quantum future presents ‘existential threat’ to US military missions, DOD warns

The Pentagon’s new Post-Quantum Cryptography Strategy aims to prepare America’s defense enterprise for an “unpredictable quantum future state.”

Jun 25, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Panelists at a defense conference. — Defense security leaders discuss the growing convergence of cyber and kinetic assets at GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. Panelists include, from left: Scoop News Group’s Billy Mitchell, U.S. Space Force’s Charlene Laughlin, U.S. Army’s Brandon Pugh, DOW’s Katherine Sutton and GDIT’s John Sahlin. (Scoop News Group photo)

The defense sector confronts the growing convergence of cyber and kinetic domains

Technical experts from DOW, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Space Force and GDIT highlight the need for advanced platforms, training and policies as physical and cyber domains…

Jun 25, 2026 By Scoop News Group

Image of executives speaking on stage at an event. — Defense leaders discuss changing role of data management at GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. Panelists include, from left: Scoop News Group SVP Billy Mitchell, DOW Assistant Secretary Joseph Jewell, Army Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey, and GDIT President Amy Gilliland. (Photo by Scoop News Group)

In the Battlespace of the Future, Data is the Decisive Munition

Leaders from the U.S. Army, DOW, and GDIT highlight data and technology shifts needed to speed decision-making and strengthen mission advantage.

Jun 23, 2026 By Scoop News Group

Air Force picks Anduril, General Atomics to build first operational CCA drones

The Air Force has also selected Anduril, Shield AI and Collins Aerospace to compete for the contract to serve as CCA Increment 1's primary mission autonomy software…

Jun 17, 2026 By Mikayla Easley