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AeroVironment’s Titan MS system. (Image courtesy of AV)

Pentagon awards $80M task order for AI-enabled tech to defend Air Force bases against small drones

The task order will be executed under a new $500 million IDIQ contract.

2 days ago By Jon Harper

Trump administration announces ‘War Force’ effort

The Pentagon seeks experts in designing, building, integrating and maintaining capabilities like frontier AI, machine learning, automation and data systems.

Jun 30, 2026 By Jon Harper

Defense Intelligence Agency headquarters (DIA photo)

DIA considering new AI-powered platform to streamline procurement system

The release of the RFI comes as the Pentagon and IC are on the hunt for new AI tools to eliminate drudge work for their employees and…

Jun 22, 2026 By Jon Harper

A U.S. Soldier acting as an opposing force, or OPFOR, demonstrates drone capabilities during Exercise Deep Strike at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, April 25, 2026. Deep Strike integrates cutting-edge technologies, such as advanced unmanned systems, to ensure SOF maintains an operations advantage in contested environments. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Nelson)

SOCOM seeks ‘self-service’ synthetic data generation platform to boost drones’ computer vision

The tech could support the command's Unmanned Systems Autonomy and Interoperability (UxSAI) program.

Jun 9, 2026 By Jon Harper

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

Zero-trust network architecture illustration (iStock/Getty Images)

Pentagon looks to use AI, automation for zero trust assessments

The tech would be used to assist in "purple team assessments" that test how adversaries and cyber defenders move through networks.

Jan 6, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

A soldier assigned to 96th Civil Affairs Battalion takes notes during a briefing about artificial intelligence training during a tabletop exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C. Oct. 27, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Natalia Hernandez)

Army creates AI career field, pathway for officers to join

The 49B AOC "gives the Army a group of in-house AI and machine learning experts who support its move toward becoming a data-focused, AI-enabled force,” an Army…

Dec 30, 2025 By Drew F. Lawrence

Too much data, too few analysts: How AI offers a ‘force multiplier’ for intelligence analysts

Without artificial intelligence, AI training, and automation, the Intelligence Community faces an overwhelming task in keeping top decision-makers informed in a fast-moving world.

Nov 12, 2025 By Scoop News Group

From data silos to strategic insights: The interoperability imperative for defense analytics

How technology advances, AI and data fabrics are bridging critical gaps in information sharing and accelerating the promise of near real-time, actionable intelligence.

Oct 28, 2025 By Scoop News Group

The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and the Threat Systems Management Office push a swarm of 40 drones through the town during the battle of Razish, National Training Center on May 8th, 2019. (U.S. Army Photo by Pv2 James Newsome)

Army wants AI tech to help manage airspace operations

The Army released an RFI Wednesday as it looks for potential solutions.

Jul 31, 2025 By Jon Harper