The service used a multi-day exercise at Creech Air Force Base to test semi-autonomous aircraft, distributed operations, and a faster operational testing process. […]

The Senate voted 51-47 to confirm Jay Clayton to be DNI, as Congress prepares to reconsider Section 702 reauthorization and ODNI continues workforce cuts. […]

The new strategy outlines research priorities, emphasizes faster technology deployment, and expands the use of artificial intelligence in both naval research and internal scientific workflows. […]

Justin Fanelli said the Navy’s Innovation Adoption Kit is helping the service scale proven technologies faster while retiring legacy systems. […]

OMB’s Nick Polk said bureaucratic hurdles remain one of the biggest obstacles to deploying AI-powered cyber defenses across the federal government. […]

The latest workforce reductions continue an effort launched under former DNI Tulsi Gabbard to reshape the intelligence agency, as Democrats warn against major changes under interim leadership. […]

The brigade completed its transition through the Army’s Transformation in Contact 2.0 initiative and is preparing for future training after completing a final readiness evaluation. […]

The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence voted 9-8 to favorably report Walter “Jay” Clayton’s nomination, advancing it to the full Senate. […]

The Enterprise Software Agreement consolidates Oracle licensing across the DOD under a single contract and is projected to save at least $441 million over its lifecycle. […]

The AARO says new modeling tools and sensor initiatives helped resolve hundreds of reports, including 238 attributed to satellite flaring, during FY 2025. […]

The Navy’s strategy establishes a framework for turning data into operational effects and aims to accelerate AI adoption across the service. […]

DIU seeks proposals for demonstrations of wireless power transmission between spacecraft and from orbit to Earth. Prototypes will inform future architecture decisions. […]

The latest procurement round funds 24 projects across autonomous systems, communications, electronic warfare, energy, logistics, and other mission areas. […]

Jay Clayton told senators the Office of the Director of National Intelligence should remain lean, focus on oversight and coordination, and avoid operational responsibilities. […]

NGA wants innovative AI and computer vision capabilities to improve worldwide geospatial change detection and reduce analyst workload. […]

The Pentagon said it will suspend CMMC Phase 2 requirements to conduct a comprehensive review of the program to ensure that it’s aligned with the department’s acquisition transformation strategy. […]

The potential five-year award supports the Pentagon’s expansion of the War Data Platform following the restructuring of its Advana enterprise data environment. […]

The DOD has released 40 newly declassified UAP files, adding to a growing public archive that offers fresh details on decades of unexplained sightings while stopping short of providing evidence of extraterrestrial life. […]

The new guide outlines layered counter-drone defenses, establishes common terminology, and incorporates lessons from conflicts in the Middle East and Europe. […]

The senator is seeking details about the Pentagon’s classified AI contracts as the department rapidly expands the technology across military networks. She raised questions about oversight, civilian protections, and congressional transparency. […]

The NG-USI seeks industry and nonprofit partners to rapidly develop prototype technologies for strategic undersea operations across 22 focus areas. […]

The reported dismissals mark the latest step in an ongoing effort to shrink the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, following previous workforce reductions and restructuring plans. […]

The new organization will oversee service-wide training, curriculum, and standardization for small drones and counter-drone operations as the Marine Corps expands unmanned capabilities. […]

The annual watchdog assessment finds major defense programs are taking longer to deliver capabilities, while rapid acquisition efforts are slowed by immature technologies and workforce shortages. […]

The Pentagon is seeking industry feedback on new supply chain security, traceability, and cybersecurity requirements for printed circuit boards used in defense systems. […]

The new portfolio manager will serve as the Pentagon’s single integrator for unmanned and autonomous systems, overseeing development, procurement, fielding, and operations across the military. […]

The new hiring effort aims to connect software engineers with high-impact Defense Department positions through OPM’s broader Tech Force program. […]

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said acquisition reforms reduced technology procurement timelines to a six-month goal, while broader organizational changes reshaped the agency’s technology operations. […]

The new branch creates a permanent career path for Army space professionals, consolidates officer and enlisted roles, and supports Army and joint force operations. […]

The department says the network will let human-supervised AI agents support operational planning, predictive targeting, and decision-making workflows. […]