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U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, and the Artificial Intelligence Integration Center, conduct drone test flights and software troubleshooting during Allied Spirit 24 at the Hohenfels Training Area, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Germany, March 6, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Micah Wilson)

Army software directive aims to improve speed, agility against modern threats

The Army's new software directive aims to make the service more adept at applying modern software practices to enhance speed and agility.

Apr 19, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Timothy Haugh waits for the beginning of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at Hart Senate Office Building on July 12, 2023 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Cybercom looking to speed up capability development for digital warriors

Given the majority of the systems it needs are software based, U.S. Cyber Command wants to become more agile and adept at delivering key capabilities to its…

Apr 11, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Robotic Combat Vehicle prototype during soldier experimentation at the National Training Center, NTC, Fort Irwin, CA from July to September 2023. (Photo by Savannah Baldwin

Anduril, Palantir awarded contracts for Army robotic combat vehicle software system integration

The move comes as the Army is looking to acquire new unmanned platforms with autonomous capabilities.

Apr 3, 2024 By Jon Harper

Army issues new policy aimed at improving software development practices departmentwide

The far-reaching directive — which addresses the requirements process, procurement, sustainment and personnel — comes amid a push for accelerating digital modernization across the U.S. military.

Mar 9, 2024 By Jon Harper

The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group transits the Pacific Ocean Jan. 25, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Isaacs)

Over-the-air updates now ‘matter of course’ through Project Overmatch

Since delivering Project Overmatch capabilities to Carrier Strike Group 1, additional strike groups have been equipped.

Feb 15, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Army Soldiers conduct M4 Rifle qualification during the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) Best Squad Competition 2023, at Lightning Academy, Hawaii, June 5, 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Mariah Aguilar, 28th Public Affairs Detachment)

Army taking modular, microservice approach to next-generation fires system

The Army is planning to break the modernized AFATDS system into three applications or microservices.

Dec 19, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

A software development team meets about a project in the office of Kessel Run. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

Kessel Run looking at changing its approach for all-domain common platform services

The Air Force’s Kessel Run software factory is conducting market research related to its ADCP program.

Oct 25, 2023 By Jon Harper

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), participate in Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) training in the United States Central Command area of operations, June 22, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Melissa Marnell)

SOCOM encountering challenges connecting counter-drone systems with software and data

An official compared current constraints with counter-UAS platforms to those often attributed to the Pentagon-wide effort known as Joint All-Domain Command and Control.

Aug 30, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly over the Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23. Talisman Sabre enables the U.S. and Australia to exercise our combined capabilities to conduct high-end, multi-domain warfare, to build and affirm our military-to-military ties and interoperability, and strengthen our strategic partnerships. (Courtesy Photo by LAC Chris Tsakisiris)

Air Force’s Kessel Run looks to scale multi-domain ops software suite to Pacific

The Kessel Run All Domain Operations Suite (KRADOS) is a key component to phasing out legacy air battle management software.

Aug 3, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

Army Futures Command’s Software Factory operations taking place on March 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (U.S. Army Photo by Mr. Luke J. Allen)

Nominee for Army chief of staff sees ‘fierce’ war for AI talent

The service is keen on leveraging artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities for a variety of mission sets.

Jul 12, 2023 By Jon Harper