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Lt. Elliot Reed, right, assigned to Air Department aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), signals to a Carrier Air Wing 8 F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 87, as it launches from the flight deck, July 14, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tajh Payne)

NIWC Atlantic’s new Rapid Capabilities Office aims to deliver tech ‘at wartime speed’

“We are laser-focused on speeding advanced capabilities to the warfighter,” the RCO's chief told DefenseScoop.
4 days ago By Brandi Vincent
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 calls for $1.5T in defense spending in 2027, issues new executive order on contracting

The president also criticized defense contractors.
6 days ago By Jon Harper
A civilian guest of U.S. Army Special Operations Command takes cover behind a vehicle with a member of USASOC during a simulated mission on 7 April 2024, at Fort Bragg, NC. (U.S. Army photo by SSG Gavin Lewis)

SOCOM wants new tech to keep its militarized commercial vehicles hidden from data-hungry adversaries

Advancements in commercial vehicle tech “generate vast amounts of data and emit unique signatures,” according to a SOCOM notice, meaning adversaries could use these emissions to “track…
Jan 6, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence
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Then-Brig. Gen. Luke Cropsey, Department of the Air Force Integrating Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Command Control Communications and Battlefield Management (C3BM) provides an overview of the progress being made to stand up the directorate to the audience at the 9th Annual Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) in Dayton, Ohio, July 30, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

Luke Cropsey, Air Force’s C3BM exec, tapped for promotion to top acquisition job

As program executive officer for command, control, communications and battle management, he's played a leading role in the development of the DAF Battle Network.
Dec 22, 2025 By Jon Harper
Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, vice commander, United States Special Operations Command speaks with a Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator and a Navy Diver during a visit to Naval Special Warfare Group 1 in San Diego, Feb. 11, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)

Trump taps Marine general to lead Southcom amid controversial boat strikes, Venezuela campaign

Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan currently serves as the vice commander for U.S. Special Operations Command.
Dec 19, 2025 By Drew F. Lawrence
A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) successfully launches from the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) while operating in the Arabian Gulf on Dec. 16. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kayla Mc Guire)

A first, the Navy launches one-way-attack drone from a ship at sea

“This first successful launch of LUCAS from a naval vessel marks a significant milestone in rapidly delivering affordable and effective unmanned capabilities to the warfighter,” said Vice…
Dec 19, 2025 By Drew F. Lawrence
Admiral Kevin Lunday prepares to testify during his confirmation hearing to be the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

Senate approves Adm. Lunday as Coast Guard commandant after flap over hate symbol policy

Coast Guard Adm. Kevin Lunday's confirmation comes as the sea service is pursuing a far-reaching modernization effort.
Dec 19, 2025 By Jon Harper
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