Defense OneFeb 18, 2026
The Pentagon says it’s getting its AI providers on ‘the same baseline’
Military is still abiding by ethics principles, according to DOD research head.
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Defense OneFeb 18, 2026
The D Brief: Sentinel’s progress; Buildup near Iran; Canada’s decoupling plan; Russia targets Ukrainian energy; And a bit more.
Initial Sentinel ICBM expected by early 2030, Air Force says. Service leaders say that the program will enter its engineering and manufacturing development phase this year, one year earlier than...
DefenseScoopFeb 17, 2026
How real-world ops are informing Naval Information Forces’ modernization pursuits
NAVIFOR plays a key part in the Navy’s ongoing integration of information warfare capabilities into its Maritime Operations Centers. The post How real-world ops are informing Naval Information Forces’...
DefenseScoopFeb 17, 2026
Pentagon looking to scale AI-infused enterprise task management platform to more than 150K users
Officials issued a call for solutions for the Joint Enterprise Task Management System (JETMS). The post Pentagon looking to scale AI-infused enterprise task management platform to more than 150K users...
Defense OneFeb 17, 2026
The D Brief: Second carrier to Mideast; Hormuz closure; AI fallout at DOD; El Paso drone weapon; And a bit more.
As a second American aircraft carrier races to the Middle East, Iran says it has briefly closed portions of the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire military exercises as it continues negotiations over its...
Naval NewsFeb 17, 2026
Philippine Coast Guard to acquire 3 King Air aircraft from US
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will acquire three Beechcraft King Air aircraft from the United States to enhance its maritime domain awareness and strengthen its search and rescue (SAR)...
War on the RocksFeb 17, 2026
The Greatest Threat to Acquisition Transformation Is Fear
The Department of Defense’s acquisition and sustainment culture is pathologically risk-averse. The greatest threat to acquisition transformation is not the Federal Acquisition Regulation. It is not...
War on the RocksFeb 17, 2026
Recalibrating U.S. Intelligence Strategy for an Uncertain Global Order
In the wake of 9/11, the newly established Office of the Director of National Intelligence produced the nation’s first National Intelligence Strategy, a document explicitly intended to guide reforms...
The War ZoneFeb 15, 2026
C-17 Airlifts A Micro Nuclear Reactor For The First Time
Micro nuclear reactors are being seen as a way to get critical bases off the grid, but they could also have a major impact on civilian energy production. The post C-17 Airlifts A Micro Nuclear Reactor...
USNI NewsFeb 13, 2026
Trump Administration Details ‘Make Shipbuilding Great Again’ Effort in New Action Plan
The Trump administration announced its plans Friday for expanding the nation’s commercial shipbuilding and maritime capabilities, a three-pronged approach that calls for bolstering U.S. shipbuilding,...
Defense NewsFeb 13, 2026
US Army to debut FPV Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor next month
The U.S. Army’s Global Response Force will begin assessing the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March following a $5.2 million contract inked in January.
C4ISRNETFeb 13, 2026
US Army to debut FPV Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor next month
The U.S. Army’s Global Response Force will begin assessing the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March following a $5.2 million contract inked in January.
Defense OneFeb 13, 2026
Flight tests validate mix-and-match approach to robot-wingman autonomy
The Air Force is using the A-GRA framework on its collaborative combat aircraft.
Defense OneFeb 13, 2026
CNO: ‘I need my stuff on time’
Adm. Daryl Caudle issued a direct call for transparent contracting with the maritime industrial base.
Defense NewsFeb 12, 2026
2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says
The 2026 defense budget set aside $27.2 billion dollars for the Navy to procure 17 ships.
Defense NewsFeb 12, 2026
US Air Force’s CCA program advances with auto-flying software integration
The service said integrating third-party autonomous software is a major step on developing drones that can fly themselves alongside jets like the F-35.
DefenseScoopFeb 12, 2026
Air Force begins testing mission autonomy package for CCA prototypes
General Atomics and Anduril are working with Collins Aerospace and Shield AI, respectively, to integrate mission autonomy software onto their CCA prototypes and conduct semi-autonomous flights. The...
Defense OneFeb 12, 2026
Men lie, strategies lie—numbers don’t
The word counts of the new National Defense Strategy.
The War ZoneFeb 12, 2026
This Is The LOCUST Laser That Reportedly Prompted Closing El Paso’s Airspace
The U.S. Army has been acquiring multiple versions of the LOCUST laser weapon system to bolster its ability to shoot down hostile drones. The post This Is The LOCUST Laser That Reportedly Prompted...
Breaking DefenseFeb 12, 2026
Germany’s Helsing, HENSOLDT team up on autonomous systems for Euro CCA
“The future of modern defence systems lies in the intelligent and networked interplay of sensor technology and artificial intelligence,” HENDSOLT CEO Oliver Dörre said in the statement.
Breaking DefenseFeb 12, 2026
How to operate drones in a battlespace where GPS can’t be trusted
[Sponsored] Continuation of UAS operations in contested and GPS-denied environments is key.
Defense OneFeb 12, 2026
Crowded field of robot-boat makers vies for Navy's attention
Industry execs say service leaders are showing real interest—even if they’re not yet buying in bulk.
DefenseScoopFeb 12, 2026
Navy hustling to modernize hundreds of legacy IT systems via Cattle Drive
The effort is designed to “round up” outdated and vulnerable IT assets — and then reinvest funds into higher-priority platforms and pursuits. The post Navy hustling to modernize hundreds of legacy IT...
Defense OneFeb 12, 2026
The D Brief: El Paso, explained; Navy ships collide; Marines’ aviation plan; Estonia’s warning; And a bit more.
Border patrol agents prompted the extraordinary U.S. airspace closure over El Paso Tuesday night and into Wednesday after using a high-powered laser to shoot down what was later revealed to be a party...
War on the RocksFeb 12, 2026
Will These Four Defense Innovation Reforms Improve Industry’s Lot?
When everyone is accountable, who is actually responsible?I can’t help but think of this question as I consider the flurry of new top-down activity on acquisition reform and modernization. In January...
Breaking DefenseFeb 11, 2026
Kodiak AI lands Marine Corps deal to add driverless tech to ROGUE Fires platform
Last year Forterra was also awarded a contract to integrate its autonomy stack, dubbed AutoDrive, into the JLTVs for the ROGUE Fires program.
The War ZoneFeb 11, 2026
Claims Swirl Around Government’s Response To Cartel Drone Threat That Prompted El Paso Airspace Closure
The shutdown of airspace over El Paso highlights the still vexing nature of drone threats over the United States. The post Claims Swirl Around Government’s Response To Cartel Drone Threat That...
Defense OneFeb 11, 2026
Defense Business Brief: Drone boats; CNO’s fighting instructions; FMS reform
Drone boat makers say they're ready for the U.S. Navy to start testing their wares. "I don't think anyone questions whether unmanned has a place in the fleet architecture," Blue Water Autonomy CEO...
Breaking DefenseFeb 11, 2026
‘Under destruction’? US tensions with NATO allies to take center stage at Munich conference
Besides transatlantic tension, other topics on the agenda at the Munich Security Conference include AI, climate change, hybrid warfare, nuclear security and space.
Defense OneFeb 11, 2026
NATO innovation chief: Alliance must speed up, or risk Russian invasion
Ukraine shows that “the obsolescence is nearly immediate,” for even the best weapons.
The War ZoneFeb 11, 2026
YFQ-42 Fighter Drone To Test USMC’s Autonomy ‘Brain’ Alongside Crewed Jets
General Atomics' YFQ-42 has been selected by the Marines to test how CCAs will think and fight with the MAGTF. The post YFQ-42 Fighter Drone To Test USMC’s Autonomy ‘Brain’ Alongside Crewed Jets...
DefenseScoopFeb 10, 2026
Navy CNO is ‘all ahead flank’ on AI
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle shared new details at WEST about the service's near-term priorities associated with AI adoption. The post Navy CNO is ‘all ahead flank’ on AI appeared first...
DefenseScoopFeb 10, 2026
The Marine Corps passed its third audit and is testing how AI, automation can make the process easier
Lt. Gen. James Adams, deputy commandant for programs and resources, said the Marine Corps is involved in six pilot programs related to AI and automation. The post The Marine Corps passed its third...
DefenseScoopFeb 10, 2026
CIA, SOCOM gearing up for rapid capability assessment with an eye toward ‘field-forward’ ops
Focus areas include advanced analytics, mapping building infrastructure, novel energy sources, data communications and exfiltration, and edge device optimization. The post CIA, SOCOM gearing up for...
Breaking DefenseFeb 10, 2026
World Defense Show Day 3: Saudis eye AI, and a local defense giant transforms
Catch what’s new on the third day of the sprawling defense expo outside Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
DefenseScoopFeb 10, 2026
Military warns EOD techs against uploading ‘highly sensitive’ bomb disposal data into generative AI systems
AEODPS is a critical database that could have unique consequences to safety and national security if material from it fell into the wrong hands. The post Military warns EOD techs against uploading...
Defense OneFeb 10, 2026
The D Brief: Pentagon’s industry performance reviews; CNO’s fighting instructions; Marine Corps’ clean audit; DOD’s new AI tool; And a bit more.
Update: The Pentagon will reportedly carry out performance reviews of major U.S. defense firms and plans to make "noncompliance determinations" in the weeks ahead, The Hill and the Wall Street Journal...
Naval NewsFeb 10, 2026
Naval Group and Thales join forces for a sovereign AI in France
Naval Group has invested in the capital of cortAIx France, joining Thales to address major challenges related to integrating AI into critical defence systems. Thales Group press release This...
War on the RocksFeb 10, 2026
Biodefense Blind Spot: Why Washington Confuses Pandemics with Bioweapons
The next great biological threat may not begin in a wet market, a jungle, or a laboratory accident. It may begin on a laptop with a commercially available AI model.In October 2025, AI researchers from...
Defense OneFeb 9, 2026
CIA overhauls acquisition to get new tech faster
The new framework includes a vendor-vetting system and streamlined IT authorization.
Defense OneFeb 9, 2026
The D Brief: More maritime strikes, seizure; Warships off Haiti; US official hints at new nukes; Introducing ‘Fictional Intelligence’; And a bit more.
The U.S. military seized its eighth tanker allegedly linked to Venezuela, the Defense Department said on social media Monday. The interdiction occurred "without incident in the INDOPACOM area of...