The Pentagon recently shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone using an anti-drone laser system, raising concerns among lawmakers about communication lapses between federal agencies. The
# Army says it’s using AI to help produce doctrine, but acknowledges the technology's flaws | DefenseScoop
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# Army says it’s using AI to help produce doctrine, but acknowledges the technology's flaws | DefenseScoop
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Army tests Apache with new ammunition meant to shred drones
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taskandpurpose.com
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Feb 18
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
The El Paso Balloon Incident Could Have Been a Disaster
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thebulwark.com
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Feb 13
The El Paso Balloon Incident highlights significant concerns regarding the use of experimental weapons without proper coordination and oversight. On February 13, 2025, Customs and Border Protection (C
The recent incident of a laser directed energy weapon being used to down an aerial object near El Paso, Texas, underscores the complexities of U.S. drone defense policy. Customs and Border Protection
Air Force establishing new military zone, expanding existing one in Texas
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stripes.com
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Feb 11
The U.S. Air Force is set to establish a new military zone and expand an existing one along the Texas-Mexico border, significantly impacting border security operations. The new Del Rio-Falcon National
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
SpaceX explosion shook South Texas, sparking oversight and safety concerns
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expressnews.com
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Jan 27
A June 18 SpaceX rocket-testing explosion in South Texas raised concerns about minimal regulatory oversight. The blast, which caused no injuries, damaged the Massey test site and sent debris into Mexi
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
SOCOM exploring how AI can process biometrics, other data gathered by operators
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defensescoop.com
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Jan 9
Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking to leverage artificial intelligence for processing data collected during operations, including biometrics, facial recognition, speaker identification, and
Pentagon looks to use AI, automation for zero trust assessments
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defensescoop.com
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Jan 7
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
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
SOCOM seeks candidates for agentic AI experimentation
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defensescoop.com
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Dec 13
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.
Army issues RFIs for Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher program
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Dec 8
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