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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)

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.

2 hours ago By Scoop News Group

Marine Corps Col. Jeremie “Hank” Hester on turning drone data into real-time insight

Col. Jeremie "Hank" Hester | Director, Aviation Combat Element, Capabilities Development Directorate & Drone Dominance Task Force | U.S. Marine Corps

Jun 15, 2026 By Scoop News Group