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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Grasso, an aviation communication technician with 3d Low Altitude Air Defense, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, controls a Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System to conduct counter unmanned aerial surveillance aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 14, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

DIU confronting C2 challenge for counter-drone phase of Replicator

"For Replicator 2, we have a similar challenge with command and control across these systems, so we're starting that now. And so we're going to get ahead…

17 hours ago By Jon Harper

The US Capitol is seen in Washington DC, on November 10, 2024. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)

Congress to require rundown from DOD on approvals and deployments of autonomous weapons

Pentagon officials have been tight-lipped publicly about specific systems that have undergone review under DOD Directive 3000.09.

4 days ago By Jon Harper

The U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters conducted a joint test mission for the XQ-58A on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 23, 2024. The joint effort focused on the Penetrating Affordable Autonomous Collaborative Killer-Portfolio Program (PAACK-P). (Photo by Matthew Veasley)

Lawmakers set to punt AI weapon systems center decision to Pentagon

The conferenced bill for the 2025 NDAA calls for a DOD evaluation of a potential AI-enabled weapon systems center of excellence.

4 days ago By Jon Harper

The Pentagon, captured on July 16 by Maxar’s WorldView Legion satellite. (Maxar)

Anduril wins $100M deal from CDAO to scale ‘edge data mesh’ capabilities

The Pentagon’s Chief Digital and AI Office has awarded Anduril a $100 million other transaction agreement to scale its “edge data integration services capabilities” for the U.S.…

Dec 3, 2024 By Jon Harper

A black hornet nano unmanned aerial vehicle is displayed during the Air Force Special Operations Command Technology, Acquisition, and Sustainment Review at Austere Field #6, Florida, July 21, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Miranda Mahoney)

SOCOM looking for ‘multidomain’ micro drones that can operate in the air and underwater

U.S. Special Operations Command's program management office for remote capabilities is looking to identify uncrewed systems that could be evaluated next year.

Nov 14, 2024 By Jon Harper

East-Coast-based U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) participate in a special operations forces exercise off the coast of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Nov. 3, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bailey Wyman)

SOCOM adds new ‘collaborative autonomy’ capabilities to tech wish list

U.S. Special Operations Command just amended a previously issued BAA.

Oct 31, 2024 By Jon Harper

PROMONTORY, Utah (May 27, 2021) – U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs successfully conducted a test of the First Stage Solid Rocket Motor as part of the development of the Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike offensive hypersonic strike capability and the Army’s Long Range Hypersonic Weapon. (U.S. Navy Photo/Released)

DOD to ‘complement’ Replicator initiative by accelerating solid rocket motor production

The Pentagon on Tuesday released its implementation plan for the National Defense Industrial Strategy.

Oct 29, 2024 By Jon Harper

NAVAL BASE CORONADO (May 15, 2024) – Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3 (USVRON 3) operate remotely in San Diego Bay ahead of the unit’s establishment ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois)

Navy eyeing new navigation tech for autonomous maritime drones in case satnav is lost

The sea service is requesting feedback from industry on new capabilities for autonomous USVs and UUVs.

Oct 28, 2024 By Jon Harper

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2023) A global advanced reconnaissance craft is deployed in the Pacific Ocean during the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.1. IBP 23.1 is a U.S. Pacific Fleet experiment, executed by U.S. 3rd Fleet, operationalizing multi-domain employment of unmanned systems to create fleet warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek Kelley)

Navy CNO unveils ‘Project 33’ with a heavy emphasis on robotic systems, information dominance

The forthcoming push is part of Adm. Lisa Franchetti's “CNO Navigation Plan."

Sep 18, 2024 By Jon Harper

An Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel stands by at the Del Mar Boat Basin as part of Project Convergence Capstone Four, Feb. 23, 2024 at Camp Pendleton, CA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

Marine expeditionary force to get autonomous ‘narco boat’ for experimentation

The III MEF will soon receive a new semi-submersible unmanned platform known as the autonomous low-profile vessel, according to the commander of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.

Sep 4, 2024 By Jon Harper