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People look into the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory after a countdown to the the closest fly-by of Pluto by the New Horizons probe July 14, 2015 in Laurel, Maryland. (Photo credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

DOD hosting next Technical Exchange Meeting to update industry on current threat landscape

The engagement will be held at Johns Hopkins University’s Kossiakoff Center in Maryland.

Apr 27, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. East coast-based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) conduct dive operations to increase maritime lethality during training off the coast of Key Largo, Florida, Feb. 18, 2025. Naval Special Warfare Group TWO produces, supports, and deploys the world’s most lethal maritime special operation forces to ensure the United States will deter and win wars. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Katie Cox)

SOCOM highlights 6 focus areas for naval capabilities modernization

Officials released a source-sought notice for the ANCHOR initiative.

Apr 27, 2026 By Jon Harper

The U.S. Army officially received a groundbreaking H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter, extensively modified to fly with or without a pilot at the controls. (Photo courtesy Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company)

Army receives first optionally-piloted Black Hawk helicopter

“After years of successful demonstrations on both commercial and military aircraft, the technology has matured. It is now a reliable system, ready for formal military evaluation,” the…

Mar 20, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Launched effects are expected to bring a critical capability to the Army with advanced teaming between crewed and uncrewed systems to detect, identify, locate, and report pacing threats in contested environments. (Photo by Shawn Nesaw)

Army issues solicitation for ‘launched effects’ autonomous drones

Army leadership has directed program officers to field the drones to every division and Multi-Domain Task Force in 2026.

Aug 6, 2025 By Jon Harper

A U.S. Air Force Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing controls sensors on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship during a live-fire training event over a live-fire range in Australia during exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, July 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

SOCOM adds new advanced AI capabilities to tech wish list

U.S. Special Operations Command amended a broad agency announcement this week.

Jul 29, 2025 By Jon Harper

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at the AI+Expo in Washington, DC, June 4, 2025. (Photo by Jon Harper)

At AI conference, Gen. Caine calls for connecting with ‘founders and funders’ of emerging tech

“Peace in our nation will not be won by the legacy systems that we've had or the legacy thinking. It will be determined by the entrepreneurs and…

Jun 4, 2025 By Jon Harper

Reconciliation bill includes billions for new drone capabilities

Sizable investments would go toward one-way attack drones.

Apr 28, 2025 By Jon Harper

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brien Disbro, a crew chief assigned to the174th Attack Wing, performs post-flight maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper on Mar. 10, 2025 at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Ohio. The MQ-9 arrived for Advanced Wrath, a two-week exercise supporting U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue operations, and testing for the Air Force Research Laboratory. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Shane Hughes)

Air Force officials hungry for SOUP

The Air Force Research Lab issued a solicitation for its Sensing Operation Using Prediction (SOUP) program.

Apr 16, 2025 By Jon Harper

Copperhead-100 and Copperhead-500 on display (Images courtesy of Anduril)

Anduril unveils new torpedo that can be launched by underwater drones

The Copperhead-M comes in two models with different payload capacities.

Apr 7, 2025 By Jon Harper

A US flag flies near the dome of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, February 25, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Congress’ new Foreign Arms Sales Task Force eyes disruptive reforms

The task force hosted its first closed-door meeting this week.

Apr 3, 2025 By Brandi Vincent