U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team train during the African Lion 26 capstone event at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, May 8, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Sanchez)
Officials said it will include a range complex, “drone academy” and technology center to develop, test and evaluate new capabilities, specifically low-cost, scalable equipment.
Flags of Cuba and the United States fly outside the US Embassy along the Malecon in Havana on June 18, 2026. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP via Getty Images)
Tactical Resupply Vehicle-150s take flight during a Driving Innovation and Realistic Training event within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alison Strout)
Dan Driscoll, 26th Secretary of the Army, speaks with U.S. Soldiers during his visit to Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, May 2, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Dale)
Rob Lehman, Co- Founder and COO of Saronic, shares lessons learned from the rescue mission as well as his insights on the changing nature of the defense…
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a drone demonstration at the Pentagon, July 10, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alondra Y. Lopez Gonzalez)
Newly minted Software Operations Technicians gather for a photo following a Warrant Officer Candidate School graduation at Fort Rucker, Ala., June 10, 2026. Pictured are: WO1 Jesus Ambrocio, WO1 Jacob Gaskill, WO1 Samuel Ross, WO1 Bruce Black, WO1 Rico Scott, WO1 DJ Barroga and WO1 John Rodriguez, (U.S. Army photo by WO1 Natalie Magnuson)
Initially, the Army sent software-savvy troops across the force individually, according to officials. Now, the service is attempting to build out expert software teams composed of product…
