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A CS-5000T drone is seen during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025. (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)

China’s military technology parade underscores need for more U.S. deterrents, experts say

Fighter jets, hypersonic missiles and AI-powered drones were among the capabilities showcased at China's recent “Victory Day” parade.

2 days ago By Brandi Vincent

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The Secretary of the Navy John Phelan at the U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

SECNAV Phelan orders major shakeup in Navy’s robotic, autonomous systems enterprise

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan issued a new memo Wednesday to department leaders.

3 days ago By Jon Harper

A Soldier of the 25th Infantry Division fires a Switchblade 600 rocket from the Loitering Unmanned Systems Directed Requirement (LUS DR) system during a new equipment training at the Pohakuloa Training Area in Hilo, HI. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Antonio Deric, 25th Infantry Division)

DOD touts ‘successful transition’ for Replicator initiative — but questions linger

The Defense Department has remained secretive about Replicator since its inception.

4 days ago By Brandi Vincent

Service members assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School, Marine Corps University, run during Leadership Decision Making Exercise I at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 22, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Colton Martin)

Marine Corps to host genAI workshop at Quantico

The five-day gathering will be held as the Corps moves to execute its AI implementation plan.

5 days ago By Jon Harper

The 805th Combat Training Squadron and members of industry gather to participate in the second Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming wargame in July 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Debora Henley.)

AI tools accelerated battle management decisions during latest Air Force DASH wargame

The Air Force's second Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming wargame focused on testing AI-enabled microservices for "match effectors" tasks.

Aug 29, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael tour multi-domain autonomous displays in the courtyard of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 16, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Pentagon to trim list of critical technology areas

Defense Department CTO Emil Michael is about to make changes to the Pentagon's list of tech priorities.

Aug 27, 2025 By Jon Harper

Adm. Daryl Caudle salutes the sideboys during a U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) Relinquishment of Command ceremony aboard Naval Station Norfolk, August 6, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Knight/Released)

Adm. Caudle sworn in as chief of naval operations

Adm. Daryl Caudle promised to accelerate the sea service’s push for AI, unmanned system and networking capabilities, as he steps into the role of CNO.

Aug 25, 2025 By Jon Harper

LAKE TRAVIS, Texas (Oct. 24, 2023) A prototype unmanned surface vehicle (USV) made by Saronic Technologies transits Lake Travis, Texas, during testing of an autonomous over-the-horizon solution conceived by student researchers at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). (U.S. Navy photo)

Navy moves to buy autonomous maritime drones from Saronic via $392M OTA

Details are sparse regarding the specific features, types and quantities of unmanned vessels Saronic will deliver.

Aug 22, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

A Sea Cadet from Advanced Training Command New England applies a tourniquet to a mannequin as part of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Course June 30, 2025. TCCC is developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency (DHA) Joint Trauma System (JTS) to teach evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Sydney Wall)

Defense Health Agency offers voluntary buyouts as part of workforce reduction effort

DHA leadership has “authorized Network Directors to offer the Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment or VSIP” options to interested personnel, an agency official told DefenseScoop on Monday.

Aug 18, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

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Shyam Sankar: Inside Palantir’s Vision to Transform U.S. Defense

Shyam Sankar, CTO of Palantir

Aug 18, 2025