U.S. Northern Command commander Gen. Gregory Guillot said troops patrolling the southern border still lack adequate counter-drone technology, even as the region has become a major testbed for counter-
U.S. Southern Command chief Marine Gen. Francis Donovan said the era of massive troop deployments and sprawling forward operating bases, common during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is increasingly da
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The U.S. Army and major defense contractors announced a new “Right to Integrate” (R2I) hackathon sprint aimed at speeding up the integration of military technologies across Army systems. Secretary of
Pentagon cancels deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Europe
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The Pentagon canceled the deployment of nearly 4,000 soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, just as the unit was beginning to deploy to Europe. A U.S. official confir
The U.S. Army’s Ranger Course introduced a new Bayonet Assault Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, on April 21, 2026, during the Ranger Assessment Phase. Built as an addition to the Malvesti Obstacle Cou
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The Pentagon is pursuing AI-enhanced target recognition to help troops, vehicles, and ships defeat drones more quickly and accurately. The Defense Innovation Unit’s C-UAS Close-In Kinetic Defeat Enhan
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The Pentagon is pursuing AI-enhanced target recognition to help troops, vehicles, and ships defeat drones more quickly and accurately. The Defense Innovation Unit’s C-UAS Close-In Kinetic Defeat Enhan
Space Force Special Operations Command is on its way
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The U.S. Space Force is preparing to establish a special operations component under U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), called Space Force Special Operations Command. This would give the Space Fo
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Australia has announced major new investment in counter-drone capabilities as unmanned systems increasingly threaten military forces and critical infrastructure. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy s
The article argues that the main problem in U.S. Psychological Operations (PSYOP) is not a lack of tools, but a lack of a clear targeting framework. Over the past 15 years, the U.S. military has devel
The Pentagon’s counter-drone strategy is shifting after a September exercise in Florida that closely replicated Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russia. During Operation Clear Horizon at Eglin Ai
The U.S. Army is exploring whether its Apache attack helicopters can become an effective counter-drone platform, using lessons from Ukraine and Iran. At the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit in Nashvil
A US Army special forces master sergeant, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, was arrested and charged after allegedly using classified information to profit from betting on the covert capture of Venezuelan Presiden
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Montague Bikes markets folding bicycles originally developed for the U.S. military under a DARPA grant to help airborne soldiers carry bikes into combat. The company’s Paratrooper model, designed for
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The U.S. military disciplined service members in two separate Afghanistan-related misconduct cases. In the first, six Army soldiers received administrative punishment for burning Qurans and other reli
The U.S. Army is exploring the use of existing munitions, including bullets, mortars, and artillery, to combat small drones more cost-effectively. This initiative arises from the Army's desire to avoi
The U.S. military is testing a new drone defense initiative called "Curtain Call" aimed at protecting troops in Africa from unmanned aerial threats. This initiative, developed by U.S. Africa Command (
Anduril Industries has secured an $87 million contract from the Army-led Joint Interagency Task Force 401 for its Lattice command-and-control software, aimed at creating a unified counter-unmanned sys
The article discusses the U.S. military's significant "integration gap," which hampers the effective use of its existing technological capabilities. While substantial investments are being made in var
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine is taking a proactive role in ensuring high-quality dining at new Army dining halls, following the opening of the first campus-style location, 42 Bistro, at Fort Hood, Tex
A recent report highlights significant challenges faced by U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) companies in responding to military-related queries. According to the study by EdgeRunner, 24 leading large
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
Army warrant officers to ‘bid’ against each other for their next bonus
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The U.S. Army is implementing a new retention bonus system for senior warrant officers, allowing them to bid against each other for bonuses tied to six-year active duty contracts. This auction, launch
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Army tests Apache with new ammunition meant to shred drones
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The U.S. Army is advancing its capabilities to combat enemy drones by testing new ammunition for the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Recent live-fire tests at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona involved the new
Army makes $5.2 million deal for drone-bashing Bumblebee
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The U.S. Army has secured a $5.2 million contract for the Bumblebee V2 drones, designed to counter unmanned enemy aircraft on future battlefields. This contract was awarded to Perennial Autonomy by th
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
GAO: Pentagon and Services Need to Get on Same Page for Tech
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A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report emphasizes the need for alignment between the Pentagon and military services regarding technology priorities. It recommends that the Pentagon's C
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
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
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The article "Unseen Threats" discusses the privacy risks associated with data collection in U.S. government fleet vehicles, particularly those operated by the Army. The study highlights how connected
The Army is tying PT test scores to reenlistment bonuses
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The Army is implementing a new incentive program that connects reenlistment bonuses to soldiers' physical fitness test (PT) scores and overall job performance. This initiative, outlined in a recent me
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
RapidEPR is a performance evaluation writing assistant designed to help military personnel create impactful performance report statements and awards for various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, incl
Army Announces New Equestrian MOS | AUSA
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The U.S. Army has announced the introduction of a new equestrian Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), designated as 08H, which will replace the existing military horseman identifier D2. This special
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The U.S. Army has announced the introduction of a new equestrian Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), designated as 08H, which will replace the existing military horseman identifier D2. This special
The Army's AI Scholars program, designed to cultivate AI talent among officers, is facing significant challenges due to low promotion rates. Only four of seven recent scholars were promoted on time, c
The Army's AI Scholars program, designed to cultivate artificial intelligence talent among officers, is facing significant challenges, as evidenced by a sub-60% promotion rate for its recent graduates
Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking to leverage artificial intelligence for processing data collected during operations, including biometrics, facial recognition, speaker identification, and
The Pentagon is pursuing a unified command-and-control network for its counter-drone systems, led by an Army task force. This initiative aims to streamline the operation of various counter-unmanned ae
The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released a management advisory report (No. DODIG-2026-031) on December 11, 2025, evaluating the Army's Future Soldier Preparatory Course