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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec, 6, 2024) – A Mission Specialist Defender Mark IV remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) transits the Atlantic Ocean submerged during the Australia, United Kingdom and U.S. (AUKUS) Pillar II Subsea and Seabed Warfare Event Two/Integrated Battle Problem 25.1. During the event, U.S. Navy, Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy personnel launched, tested and provided demonstrations for several unmanned underwater vehicles, to include the Mission Specialist Defender Mark IV remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) and the IVER4 900 autonomous-underwater vehicle. The AUKUS Advanced Capabilities line of effort – known as Pillar II – is a seminal strategic partnership and technology accelerator for the three AUKUS nations to harness and uplift innovation enterprises and industrial bases, remove barriers to cooperation, and deliver advanced capabilities for AUKUS warfighters. (Image produced utilizing a screen capture from video.) (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin E. Yarborough)

AUKUS allies launch new undersea drone project

The partner nations will be developing “cutting-edge payloads and enabling systems” to enhance their UUV arsenals.

23 hours ago By Jon Harper

A sign for the National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command and Central Security Service, is seen near the visitor’s entrance to the headquarters of the National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort Meade, Maryland, February 14, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

The Pentagon’s cyber reform effort stumbles out the gate

After trusting the military to fix its own problems with unsatisfactory results, it is time for President Trump and the Congress to seize the reins and establish…

May 18, 2026 By Joshua Stiefel

U.S. Army Maj. Steven McPherson, a joint doctrine team chief with the National Guard Bureau, looks at the interface of the Maven Smart System in Arlington, Virginia Feb. 20. McPherson was in a class to learn the MSS and its capability to process vast amounts of data from weather to troop locations. (U.S. Army Photo by Master Sgt. Whitney Hughes)

DOD planning to address compute ‘bottleneck’ that could hinder AI proliferation

“We've handed our warfighters a Ferrari, and my only sleepless nights come from … making sure we never, ever run out of the high-octane fuel that they…

May 7, 2026 By Jon Harper

Members of the 71st Theater Information Operations Group with the Texas Army National Guard participate in training during exercise Cyber Shield 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, June 3, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmine McCarthy)

Pentagon eyes 3-year cyber training requirement, overriding new Army policy

“The shift to a three-year training cycle perfectly balances the Department’s security imperatives with our commitment to restoring warfighter readiness," said Aaron Bishop, chief information security officer…

May 6, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine presents an Operation Epic Fury ceasefire timeline to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, May 5, 2026. The U.S. military began supporting Operation Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4. (DoD photo by Benjamin Applebaum)

Army’s 82nd Airborne Division supplying AI, C2 network support for Project Freedom

More than 100 fighters, attack aircraft and other manned and unmanned assets are being "synchronized" by the division, Gen. Dan Caine said.

May 5, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Tom Harker speaks at the UiPath Fusion conference, May 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Scoop News Group)

Pentagon to lean on AI to achieve audit goals

The department is under pressure to achieve results.

May 5, 2026 By Jon Harper

A VBAT unmanned aerial system takes off from the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during counter-small UAS training in the Pacific Ocean, April 4, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

Military leaders want a more integrated, joint approach to drone dominance

The military’s adoption of drones and counter-drone tech has been historically fragmented, with each service pursuing its own strategies.

Apr 30, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives to testify before the House Armed Services Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on April 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Hegseth testified on the Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Hegseth: Autonomous warfare sub-unified command coming soon

Pete Hegseth testified Wednesday at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Defense Department’s fiscal 2027 budget request.

Apr 29, 2026 By Jon Harper

Hung Cao, then-undersecretary of the Navy, meets with Capt. John Frye, commanding officer, U.S. Naval Base Guam, Feb. 23, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Rey Rabara)

UAS is ‘the new’ IED: Hung Cao urges industry to innovate faster against modern drone threats

Cao made his first high-profile public address since he was elevated to acting SECNAV following a major leadership shakeup and ouster last week.

Apr 28, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations. (U.S. Central Command Photo)

U.S. prioritizes mine-clearing ops after Trump makes ‘shoot and kill’ warning to Iran

Defense and military officials supplied updates on Operation Epic Fury amid the fragile ceasefire and Middle East maritime blockade.

Apr 24, 2026 By Brandi Vincent