Marine Corps eyeing more recon boats from Australian ‘Whiskey Project’

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft was photographed at the Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 earlier this year.

Air Force looks to boost electronic warfare with coding, tactics units

The 388th Electronic Warfare Squadron will open in Florida Thursday, one week after the 563rd EWS launched in Texas.

New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters

The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.

Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairs

Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.

Marines’ tech chief unveils latest network, command-and-control effort

The Marine Corps wants to ensure all the right data can flow between its small units operating forward and their joint and coalition partners in theater.

Volt Typhoon hacks likely to inspire copycats, CNMF’s Mahlock says

Attacks on critical infrastructure — food and water delivery, health care services, defense contracting and more — could hamper U.S. military response.

Millennium wins ‘FOO Fighter’ contract for SDA missile tracking

The eight FOO Fighter satellites will demonstrate fire control capabilities for future Space Development Agency tranches.

Here’s when the US Army will pick next long-range spy plane

The service is divesting its entire turboprop-based ISR fleet, developed for counterinsurgency, in favor of a high-speed jet with high-tech sensors.

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How the US can reclaim leadership in advanced energetic materials

It's time to restore what was once American leadership in the materials that most define the lethality and effectiveness of weapons systems.

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How the Pentagon can more rapidly buy and field the latest tech

With rare exceptions, the U.S. Defense Department cannot acquire new technologies and systems in a timely manner.

France offers to buy strategic assets from struggling IT firm Atos

The company, which is involved in France's nuclear-deterrent as well as land-warfare programs, is at risk of falling under foreign control.

Defense Innovation Unit moves to ease commercial drone certifications

DIU wants to improve its process for vetting commercial drones, with the goal of making it easier for companies to sell their systems to the U.S. military.

Army officials question plan for future attack reconnaissance

The service did away with the pursuit of a new manned armed scout helicopter and is grappling with how to fill the gap using a network of smart drones.

Why China axed the Strategic Support Force and reshuffled the military

Its successor, the Information Support Force, will now handle network information systems and communications support, and possibly network defense.

US to provide $6B to fund long-term weapons for Ukraine, officials say

The new funding — the largest tranche of USAI aid sent to date - will include a wide array of munitions for air defense, such NASAM, HIMARS and Patriots.

Army heads into competitive flight demos for future tactical drone

The Army has awarded contracts to two companies to continue on in a competition to provide a Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System.