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Defense Innovation Unit to expand US outposts with three new hubs
The new hubs will be based in Kentucky, Minnesota and Montana, according to Liz Young McNally, DIU’s deputy director of commercial operations.
The Pentagon is gearing up to red team industry cybersecurity
The Pentagon is ready to test how the defense industry is doing on cybersecurity - and industry wants it.
By Aaron Mehta
What does DoD need as it transitions to multidomain operations?
In future operating environments, the services are going to need interoperable systems that can readily share and fuse data, but how they will get there remains a bit of a mystery.
By Mark Pomerleau
From the Spider to the Grifo, Leonardo launches radar and comms systems
The new tech can be used for spotting and listening to the enemy.
By Andrew C. Jarocki
Replacing the Shadow drone could be ‘quick win’ for the US Army
As the Army contemplates what unmanned aircraft it will need in the future force, the Shadow UAS may be the first to go.
By Jen Judson
Helicopter drone loses weight, lengthens endurance, but will the change attract customers?
The Skeldar V-200B has a five-hour endurance due to a 10-kilogram weight reduction in the aircraft, something the company claims will up its appeal because of the increased performance and reliability.
By Beth Stevenson
Competition for F-35 electronic warfare system could be on the horizon
Lockheed already announced a big upset on a key F-35 system. More could be coming.
By Valerie Insinna
Why wasn’t the Pentagon’s tech guru surprised by Google Maven pushback?
Project Maven was part of a broader attempt to develop artificial intelligence for the Pentagon.
By Aaron Mehta
What should DARPA send to space? They want your suggestions
DARPA is hoping to spur development of launch vehicles that will allow the Pentagon to more frequently and more easily bring cargo to orbit than larger rocket contracts allow.
By Andrew C. Jarocki
Northrop’s Fire Scout drone gets a new look for its European debut
Northrop is highlighting the helicopter drone's anti-submarine warfare capability at the Royal International Air Tattoo.
By Valerie Insinna
Army commissions first cyber officers but hurdles remain
The Army has commissioned its first two officers as part of a new direct commissioning pilot for cyber personnel.
By Mark Pomerleau