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US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he arrives to speak at Anduril Industries in Sparrows Point, Maryland, on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images)

Pentagon issues guidance on AI procurements to support Trump’s ‘truth-seeking’ and ‘ideological neutrality’ directives

The memo to acquisition leaders came from the principal director for Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy.

8 hours ago By Jon Harper

SOCOM seeks common PaaS environment to support testing and fielding of new tech

The command released an RFI and a draft performance work statement for the initiative.

1 day ago By Jon Harper

U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Austin, with the 173rd Airborne Mobile Brigade Combat Team, patrols through a field as part of a situational training exercise. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Addison Shinn)

Army playing ‘ACEs’ to meet commanders’ capability needs

“By pairing embedded expertise directly with the commanders, G-TEAD bridges the gap between the speed of dual-use innovation and the tactical needs of our warfighters,” Col. Christopher…

Oct 15, 2026 By Jon Harper

Spc. Brandon Mack, a small unmanned aircraft system operator assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Combat Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, looks through his SMASH 2000L optic, a counter-sUAS tracking scope developed by SMARTSHOOTER, during rotation 26-02 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, Nov. 2, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Julian A. Winston)

Pentagon task force, Army announce billions in counter-drone tech awards

So far, however, less than one percent — $50 million — of the ten new awards have been obligated, officials said, with the rest contingent on congressional…

Sep 29, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

A U.S. Air Force pilot enters data in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in the Central Command area of responsibility, March 3, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Air Force establishing ‘Megatron’ IDIQ to fast-track DAF Battle Network acquisitions

“We want industry to understand the mission problem, bring their best ideas, and be prepared to deliver interoperable and adaptive capability," Brig. Gen. Joshua Williams said.

Sep 16, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

The Pentagon Office Building is seen from the air on August 25, 2026, in Arlington, VA. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Pentagon partners with venture studio to pilot shared savings contract model via $100M OTA

This unique agreement is designed to demonstrate a new framework where vendors are paid only for the costs they eliminate for DOD.

Sep 9, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Navy specialists discuss resurgence of U.S. submarine production during GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. (Scoop News Group photo) — Navy specialists discuss resurgence of U.S. submarine production during GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. Panelists include Department of Navy Deputy Director Stefanie Link (center), General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Sr. Manager for Navy Programs, Tom Callender (left), and VP, Attack Submarine Program, Dave Roberts. (Scoop News Group photo)

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How technology and acquisition reform are propelling Navy submarine production

Defense and industry leaders outline how centralized accountability, industrial base funding, and gaming-engine floor training are modernizing naval shipyards.

Jul 21, 2026 By Scoop News Group

Participants discuss the need to prioritize the development of operating systems that more easily integrate with common command-and-control networks at GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. Panelists include, from left: Scoop News Group’s Billy Mitchell, Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Gibbs, Marine Corps Col. Jeremy “Hank” Hester, Navy Capt. JJ Murawski, and General Dynamics Land Systems’ Bill Tecos. (Scoop News Group photo)

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Defense industry shifts procurement model to speed drone deployment

The rapid evolution of software-centric vehicles on the battlefield has placed new pressures on the Department of War to restructure its acquisition models.

Jul 14, 2026 By Scoop News Group

Tech specialists discuss modern, adaptive solutions that work regardless of connectivity at GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. Panelists include, from left: Scoop News Group’s Billy Mitchell, Navy’s Michael Frank, Air Force’s Julianne Lefebvre, and GDIT’s Ben Gianni. (Scoop News Group photo)

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Defense leaders are redefining what it means to operate at the edge

Tech specialists from the Navy, Air Force and GDIT say modern, adaptive solutions that work regardless of connectivity are key to the battlespace of the future.

Jul 7, 2026 By Scoop News Group

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)

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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