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Inside a ‘first of its kind’ counter-drone laser test in the American desert | DefenseScoop
In early March, a groundbreaking counter-drone laser test was conducted by the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. During the test, the laser...
Scott McLellan · Ted Cruz · Federal Aviation Administration · U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Army awards Anduril $20B contract with an eye toward counter-drone capabilities | DefenseScoop
The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril Industries a significant $20 billion contract aimed at enhancing counter-drone capabilities. Announced by the Pentagon, this firm fixed-price agreement is designed to...
Matt Ross · Tony Lindh · Anduril Industries · U.S. military
Senators criticize agencies over dual counter-drone incidents in Texas after briefing from officials | DefenseScoop
Senators from both parties expressed concerns regarding inadequate coordination among the Pentagon, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following two co...
Ted Cruz · Maria Cantwell · Pentagon · Federal Aviation Administration
Cybercom didn’t tell troops to disable location services or uninstall apps, military officials say, after viral message spread amid Iran operation | DefenseScoop
U.S. Cyber Command has clarified that a viral message circulating among military personnel, which advised troops to disable location services on their devices and claimed that apps like Uber and Snapc...
Tim Hawkins · U.S. Cyber Command · Uber
Pentagon to publish open-source software stack for 5G, 6G network innovation | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon is set to enhance wireless communications innovation by releasing an open-source software stack, the Open Centralized Unit Distributed Unit (OCUDU), aimed at facilitating the development ...
Tom Rondeau · Mari Silbey · Pentagon · Defense Department
Cybercom didn’t tell troops to disable location services or uninstall apps, military officials say, after viral message spread amid Iran operation | DefenseScoop
U.S. Cyber Command officials have clarified that a viral message warning troops to disable location services and claiming that certain apps were compromised is false. The message, which circulated ami...
Tim Hawkins · U.S. Cyber Command · Uber
Cybercom didn’t tell troops to disable location services or uninstall apps, military officials say, after viral message spread amid Iran operation | DefenseScoop
U.S. Cyber Command officials have clarified that a viral message warning troops to disable location services and claiming that certain apps were compromised is false. The message, which circulated ami...
Tim Hawkins · U.S. Cyber Command · Uber
Cybercom didn’t tell troops to disable location services or uninstall apps, military officials say, after viral message spread amid Iran operation | DefenseScoop
U.S. Cyber Command did not issue a warning for troops to disable location services on their devices or uninstall specific apps, despite a viral message claiming otherwise amid ongoing military operati...
Tim Hawkins · U.S. Cyber Command · Uber
Cybercom didn’t tell troops to disable location services or uninstall apps, military officials say, after viral message spread amid Iran operation | DefenseScoop
U.S. Cyber Command officials have clarified that a viral message warning troops to disable location services and claiming that certain apps were compromised is false. The message, which circulated ami...
Tim Hawkins · U.S. Cyber Command · Uber
An 82nd Airborne unit built its own AI tools as the Army pushes a ‘safe playground’ for soldiers to experiment with the tech | DefenseScoop
The 82nd Airborne Division's intelligence battalion has developed its own AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, enabling rapid global deployment capabilities. S...
Brandon Smith · Charles Davis · DefenseScoop · Army
EXCLUSIVE: Space Force’s role in Iran, Venezuela raids fueling push for more resources | DefenseScoop
The U.S. Space Force has emphasized its vital role in recent military operations in Iran and Venezuela, particularly during Operations Midnight Hammer and Absolute Resolve in 2025 and January 2026, re...
Gregory Gagnon · Nicolás Maduro · Space Force · U.S. Space Command
Army says it’s using AI to help produce doctrine, but acknowledges the technology's flaws | DefenseScoop
# Army says it’s using AI to help produce doctrine, but acknowledges the technology's flaws | DefenseScoop
**Source**: [defensescoop.com](https://defensescoop.com/2026/02/19/army-ai-doctrine-writing-...
Scott McMahan · Richard Creed, Jr. · Army · Pentagon
Army says it’s using AI to help produce doctrine, but acknowledges the technology's flaws | DefenseScoop
# Army says it’s using AI to help produce doctrine, but acknowledges the technology's flaws | DefenseScoop
**Source**: [defensescoop.com](https://defensescoop.com/2026/02/19/army-ai-doctrine-writing-...
Scott McMahan · Richard Creed, Jr. · Army · Pentagon
Military warns EOD techs against uploading ‘highly sensitive’ bomb disposal data into generative AI systems | DefenseScoop
The military's top authority on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) has issued a warning to bomb technicians against uploading sensitive bomb disposal data into generative artificial intelligence (GenAI...
Josh Phillips · Brian Castner · Naval Surface Warfare Center · Department of Defense
Military warns EOD techs against uploading ‘highly sensitive’ bomb disposal data into generative AI systems | DefenseScoop
The military's top authority on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) has issued a warning to bomb technicians against uploading sensitive bomb disposal data into generative artificial intelligence (GenAI...
Josh Phillips · Brian Castner · Pentagon · Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division
Air Force bans Meta AI glasses over OPSEC concerns, while other services' policies vary | DefenseScoop
The U.S. Air Force has implemented a ban on airmen wearing Meta AI glasses and similar devices while in uniform due to operational security (OPSEC) concerns. This decision, confirmed by a Department o...
Dana Thayer · Dan Driscoll · Air Force · Department of the Air Force
Air Force bans Meta AI glasses over OPSEC concerns, while other services' policies vary | DefenseScoop
The U.S. Air Force has implemented a ban on airmen wearing Meta AI glasses and similar devices while in uniform due to operational security (OPSEC) concerns. This decision, confirmed by a Department o...
Dana Thayer · Dan Driscoll · Air Force · Department of the Air Force
Air Force bans Meta AI glasses over OPSEC concerns, while other services' policies vary | DefenseScoop
The U.S. Air Force has implemented a ban on airmen wearing Meta AI glasses and similar devices while in uniform due to operational security (OPSEC) concerns. This decision, confirmed by a Department o...
Dana Thayer · Dan Driscoll · Air Force · Department of the Air Force
Pentagon adding ChatGPT to its enterprise generative AI platform | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon has announced plans to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its generative AI platform, GenAI.mil, which currently serves over a million military personnel. The inclusion of ChatGPT is part of...
Pete Hegseth · Shelton Armstrong · Pentagon · OpenAI
Pentagon adding ChatGPT to its enterprise generative AI platform | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon has announced plans to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its generative AI platform, GenAI.mil, which currently serves over a million military personnel. The inclusion of ChatGPT is part of...
Pete Hegseth · Shelton Armstrong · Pentagon · OpenAI
Army looks to lease out land on 4 military installations for new commercial data centers | DefenseScoop
The U.S. Army is exploring leasing underutilized land at four military installations—Fort Hood and Fort Bliss in Texas, Fort Bragg in North Carolina, and Dugway Proving Ground in Utah—for commercial d...
Donald Trump · Jason Walter · U.S. Army · Defense Department
CDAO invests in AI-enabled translation for military-wide use | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon has awarded a contract to California-based tech firm LILT to implement AI-driven translation services for military use globally. This initiative, facilitated by the Defense Department's C...
Eldridge Singleton · Terry Rajsombath · LILT · Defense Department
CDAO invests in AI-enabled translation for military-wide use | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon has awarded a contract to California-based tech firm LILT to implement AI-driven translation services for military use globally. This initiative, facilitated by the Defense Department's C...
Eldridge Singleton · Terry Rajsombath · LILT · Defense Department
Meet VECTOR: An unofficial soldier-made AI tool the Army suspended pending a ‘compliance review’ | DefenseScoop
VECTOR, an unofficial AI tool developed by a commissioned officer within the U.S. Army, was recently suspended pending a compliance review. The application aimed to assist soldiers in writing performa...
Cynthia Smith · Pete Hegseth · Army · DefenseScoop
5 out of 6 military branches have elevated GenAI.mil as their go-to enterprise AI platform
Nearly two months after its deployment, GenAI.mil has been adopted as the primary AI platform by five out of six U.S. military branches, with 1.1 million unique users reported. The platform is part of...
Pete Hegseth · Lorna Mahlock · Pentagon · Department of Homeland Security
Pentagon’s new ‘non-kinetic effects cell’ bolsters Gen. Caine’s goal to better integrate cyber into U.S. military operations | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon has introduced a new "non-kinetic effects cell" aimed at better integrating cyber capabilities into U.S. military operations, in line with the priorities set by Chairman of the Joint Chie...
Dan Razin Caine · Nicolas Maduro · U.S. Cyber Command · U.S. Space Command
Pentagon’s new ‘non-kinetic effects cell’ bolsters Gen. Caine’s goal to better integrate cyber into U.S. military operations | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon has introduced a new "non-kinetic effects cell" aimed at better integrating cyber capabilities into U.S. military operations, in line with the priorities set by Chairman of the Joint Chie...
Dan Razin Caine · Nicolas Maduro · U.S. Cyber Command · U.S. Space Command
Pentagon’s new ‘non-kinetic effects cell’ bolsters Gen. Caine’s goal to better integrate cyber into U.S. military operations | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon has established a new "non-kinetic effects cell" aimed at enhancing the integration of cyber capabilities into U.S. military operations, a priority emphasized by Chairman of the Joint Chi...
Dan Razin Caine · Nicolas Maduro · U.S. Cyber Command · U.S. Space Command
Pentagon’s new ‘non-kinetic effects cell’ bolsters Gen. Caine’s goal to better integrate cyber into U.S. military operations | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon has introduced a new "non-kinetic effects cell" aimed at better integrating cyber capabilities into U.S. military operations, in line with the priorities set by Chairman of the Joint Chie...
Dan Razin Caine · Nicolas Maduro · U.S. Cyber Command · U.S. Space Command
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The U.S. Army's CamoGPT, a specialized machine learning tool, will not be phased out despite the Pentagon's recent rollout of the GenAI.mil platform. The Army remains dedicated to enhancing its artif...
Col. Dave Butler · Staff Sgt. Neil Wegley · U.S. Army · Pentagon
Army’s CamoGPT won’t be phased out as Pentagon embraces more commercial genAI products | DefenseScoop
The U.S. Army's CamoGPT, a specialized machine learning tool, will not be phased out despite the Pentagon's recent rollout of the GenAI.mil platform. The Army remains dedicated to enhancing its artifi...
Col. Dave Butler · Neil Wegley · U.S. Army · Pentagon
Space Force advances towards operationalizing commercial reserve fleet in 2026 | DefenseScoop
The U.S. Space Force is progressing towards operationalizing its Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) by selecting vendors for its first cohort by the end of the fiscal year. Following a succe...
Tim Trimailo · Brandon Galindo · Space Force · Commercial Space Office
Army moves to assess AI’s ‘unpredictable behaviors’ and safeguard autonomous systems
The U.S. Army has awarded a $6.3 million contract to Advanced Technology International to develop the Generative Unwanted Activity Recognition and Defense (GUARD) prototype, aimed at identifying and a...
Lorna Mahlock · Army Contracting Command · Advanced Technology International, Inc.
Hegseth directs DOD leaders to soon issue bonuses up to $25K to high-performing civilian employees
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has directed the Department of Defense (DOD) to issue monetary awards of up to $25,000 for high-performing civilian employees, effective by January 30, 2026. In a memo, he ...
Pete Hegseth · Donald Trump · Department of Defense · Pentagon
SOCOM exploring how AI can process biometrics, other data gathered by operators
Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking to leverage artificial intelligence for processing data collected during operations, including biometrics, facial recognition, speaker identification, and...
Osama bin Laden · Alex Plitsas · SOCOM · Army
Pentagon looks to use AI, automation for zero trust assessments
The Pentagon is seeking ideas on how AI and machine learning can enhance zero trust assessments due to an impending compliance deadline. The DOD's Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office aims to utiliz...
Terry Rajsombath · Department of Defense · U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators
Army preparing to stand up new organization to oversee its data environment
The Army plans to establish a new command to manage its data environment, with Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey briefing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George for final approval on October 30. This initiative, aimed...
Jeth Rey · Randy George · U.S. Army · Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7
New Pentagon report on China’s military notes Beijing's progress on LLMs | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon's latest report to Congress highlights China's advancements in generative AI, particularly in large language models (LLMs), which have significantly narrowed the technological gap with th...
Elon Musk · Pentagon · People's Liberation Army
Pentagon reveals updated cost estimates for CMMC implementation | DefenseScoop
The Department of Defense (DoD) has released updated cost estimates for implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, as outlined in a proposed rule for CMMC 2.0. This pr...
Eric Fanning · Department of Defense · Aerospace Industries Association
The era of GenAI.mil is here. Users have mixed reactions and many questions. | DefenseScoop
The Pentagon's recent rollout of GenAI.mil has elicited mixed reactions among service members and defense officials, raising a host of questions and concerns. While the Department of Defense (DOD) has...
Tyler Saltsman · Pete Hegseth · Pentagon · Google Cloud
SDA awards $3.5B across 4 contracts for next phase of missile tracking satellites | DefenseScoop
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded contracts totaling $3.5 billion to four companies for the development of the next phase of its missile tracking satellite program. The contracts, announc...
Gurpartap GP Sandhoo · Derek Tournear · Space Development Agency · Rocket Lab
Pentagon AI chief departing to work on Golden Dome effort
Douglas Matty is leaving his position as the Pentagon's chief digital and artificial intelligence officer to focus on the Trump administration's "Golden Dome for America" missile defense initiative. P...
Douglas Matty · Andrew Mapes · Pentagon · Defense Department
SOCOM seeks candidates for agentic AI experimentation
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is inviting industry participants to demonstrate agentic AI technologies at an experimentation event scheduled for April at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida. ...
U.S. Special Operations Command · U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators
Army issues RFIs for Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher program
The Army has issued Requests for Information (RFIs) for its Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program, seeking industry input on developing autonomous vehicles capable of launching missil...
Dylan Driscoll · Thomas Royce · U.S. Army · Anduril