electronic warfare Archives

Director of Pentagon’s secretive Strategic Capabilities Office lays out focus areas

The SCO has three portfolios and eight focus areas, according to Director Jay Dryer.

May 11, 2026 By Jon Harper

U.S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks with the crew on the 1MC during a visit to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). Cooper interacted with Sailors, recognized the ship’s top performers and toured various spaces. Milius is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Dunford)

U.S. deploying ‘umbrella’ of defense and tech assets to shield ships in the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump announced “Project Freedom” to help trapped vessels exit the Arabian Gulf and restart the flow of in-demand commerce.

May 4, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

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Tyler Sweatt: Accelerating Software Deployment to Keep Pace with Wartime Urgency

Sweatt spotlights the urgent need for modern software in the U.S. military and how the Pentagon can speed adoption.

May 4, 2026 By Billy Mitchell

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

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Marc Andersen: The CFO Fueling the Army’s Transformation

Hon. Marc Andersen, Assistant Secretary of the Army Financial Management and Comptroller

Apr 6, 2026 By Jon Harper

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Pentagon eyes ‘more and more bunkers’ and other tech to shield troops in Operation Epic Fury

At least 348 U.S. military personnel have been wounded in the Iran war as of March 31, according to U.S. Central Command.

Mar 31, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Pentagon preparing for drone swarm ‘crucible’

The Swarm Forge initiative is one of the “pace-setting” projects that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for earlier this year.

Mar 31, 2026 By Jon Harper

U.S. Space Force Guardians assigned to Space Delta 5 monitor computer workstations Dec. 18, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. (Photo by David Dozoretz)

Space Force drives additional acquisition reforms with new portfolios

Along with four new portfolio acquisition executives announced Tuesday, the Space Force is in the process of establishing three additional organizations, according to Tom Ainsworth.

Mar 18, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

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Preston Stewart: War in the Age of Drones and YouTube

Preston Stewart, Defense YouTuber and Host, Unclassified Podcast

Mar 16, 2026

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Jack Shanahan: An Inside Look at Track 2 AI Meetings Between the US and China

Jack Shanahan, inaugural Director, Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, Office of the Department of Defense Chief Information Office

Mar 9, 2026