Advanced AI tools "can turn processes that used to take hours and sometimes even days into seconds,” Adm. Cooper said.

Rudd is entering the job as Cybercom supports U.S. military action against Iran during Operation Epic Fury.

Kliger will be tasked with overseeing the Pentagon's widespread adoption of emerging AI capabilities.

The PrSM is "providing an unrivaled deep strike capability" to U.S. forces in the Middle East, according to U.S. Central Command.

“When we say ‘the throttle is going up,’ the throttle is going up — and it's going to stay on high,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

The one-way attack drones "remain ready for employment,” a U.S. Central Command spokesperson told DefenseScoop.

Some warned that such a move would mark an extreme response from the DOD that could have a chilling effect on the broader frontier AI industry.

Sen. Wyden’s office confirmed to DefenseScoop Friday that the lawmaker will vote against Lt. Gen. Rudd and put a hold on his nomination.

Pentagon officials said they welcome the Trump administration’s plan to supercharge UAP transparency.

Multiple officials who have been involved for years in influential U.S. government disclosure efforts said they’ll remain skeptical until the second Trump administration generates tangible results.