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Navy surface warfare director: No more big, expensive drones — the future is one affordable design

"We have got to get real here," a top Navy leader said in a speech recently. No more large, "exquisite" sea drones — he's looking for one affordable design.

Meet the 'Ghost,' General Dynamics Mission Systems' new surface vessel

General Dynamics is testing a prototype of a new vessel with a unique design it says is capable of a range of missions, from loitering ISR to medical evac.

New US Space Force jammers aim to disrupt China’s SATCOM signals

The Remote Modular Terminals, which disrupt adversary satellites by "yelling in their ear," as one official put it, are cleared for initial fielding,

German Navy tests BlueWhale underwater drone for covert ship tracking

“This a capability currently only available via manned submarines, which makes it significant for maritime surveillance,” officials said.

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The next defense reform must fully bring the US tech sector on board

"We are wasting the talents of America’s world-class tech sector," argue issue experts Ellen Lord and Tyler Sweatt.

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Navy surface warfare director: No more big, expensive drones — the future is one affordable design

"We have got to get real here," a top Navy leader said in a speech recently. No more large, "exquisite" sea drones — he's looking for one affordable design.

Meet the 'Ghost,' General Dynamics Mission Systems' new surface vessel

Check out a pint-sized shotgun on display at MCON 2024

How 'artsy-fartsy stuff' can help vets recuperate and cope after service

Healing the scars of service: Veteran’s company explores psychedelic therapy

Air Force jet mechanic takes off into the entertainment stratosphere

Freeze your hangover off? Marine takes a cryotherapy dip to discover solutions for vets

The healing power of dogs for vets

Trump’s NASA pick says military will inevitably put troops in space

Billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman said increased human activity in space will require military protection.

By Courtney Albon

British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry drones

The British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.

By Rudy Ruitenberg

US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership

The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.

By Courtney Albon

Watch AUSA 2024 Day 3: Live

Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.

By Defense News staff

Watch AUSA 2024 Day 2: Live

Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.

By Defense News staff

Watch AUSA 2024 Day 1: Live

Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.

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How US Navy leaders see power evolving at ‘dawn of the information age’

The U.S. Navy championed digital weaponry as the decider of future fights in its inaugural cyber strategy, published in November.

By Colin Demarest

West 2024: A roundup of news and military tech in San Diego

From Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro issuing a frank warning to industry to lessons learned from Houthi engagements, here’s what you may have missed.

By Colin Demarest

The sights of West 2024

Some of the world's largest defense contractors as well as U.S. Navy and Marine Corps leadership converged on the San Diego Convention Center in mid-February for the annual West naval conference. Here's what it looked like.

By Colin Demarest

Navy to establish second surface drone unit this spring

U.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

Del Toro asks Navy contractors to consider taxpayers over shareholders

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said he needs companies to deliver their weapons, warships, aircraft and more on time and on budget and without excuses.

By Colin Demarest

More Navy ships get Overmatch networking following Carl Vinson tests

U.S. Navy officials have in the past said Project Overmatch’s rollout would first concentrate on the Indo-Pacific.

By Colin Demarest

US, Japan tightening military bond, Pacific Fleet admiral says

Adm. Samuel Paparo said the US and Japan have modernized their military and industrial base relationships to keep up with the security environment.

By Megan Eckstein

Houthi rebels present little threat to undersea cables, US admiral says

The undersea menacing coincides with one-way drone and missile attacks on U.S. forces across the Greater Middle East.

By Colin Demarest

"We have got to get real here," a top Navy leader said in a speech recently. No more large, "exquisite" sea drones — he's looking for one affordable design.

General Dynamics is testing a prototype of a new vessel with a unique design it says is capable of a range of missions, from loitering ISR to medical evac.

The Remote Modular Terminals, which disrupt adversary satellites by "yelling in their ear," as one official put it, are cleared for initial fielding,

“This a capability currently only available via manned submarines, which makes it significant for maritime surveillance,” officials said.

"We are wasting the talents of America’s world-class tech sector," argue issue experts Ellen Lord and Tyler Sweatt.

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Billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman said increased human activity in space will require military protection.

The British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.

The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.

Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.

Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.

Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.

The U.S. Navy championed digital weaponry as the decider of future fights in its inaugural cyber strategy, published in November.

From Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro issuing a frank warning to industry to lessons learned from Houthi engagements, here’s what you may have missed.

Some of the world's largest defense contractors as well as U.S. Navy and Marine Corps leadership converged on the San Diego Convention Center in mid-February for the annual West naval conference. Here's what it looked like.

U.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said he needs companies to deliver their weapons, warships, aircraft and more on time and on budget and without excuses.

U.S. Navy officials have in the past said Project Overmatch’s rollout would first concentrate on the Indo-Pacific.

Adm. Samuel Paparo said the US and Japan have modernized their military and industrial base relationships to keep up with the security environment.

The undersea menacing coincides with one-way drone and missile attacks on U.S. forces across the Greater Middle East.

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