The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) reports a major policy victory after right-to-repair (RtR) provisions were excluded from the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization
Newly released Navy logs suggest that a portable counter-drone electronic warfare system, Northrop Grumman’s DRAKE, was deployed during the mysterious 2019 swarm incidents off Southern California. The
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This USAJOBS announcement is for a permanent, full-time GS-7 Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant position at Lackland AFB, Texas, with a salary range of $51,201 to $66,563. The position is open from May
Cyber Operations Aren’t Slow — Our Thinking Is
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3d ago
The article argues that U.S. Cyber Command is not inherently slow; rather, its thinking and force design are outdated. The author describes real-world crisis scenarios, such as hostage recoveries and
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6d ago
The U.S. Army is rapidly adapting to the growing threat of drone swarms, using multinational exercises like Project Flytrap to test both offensive and defensive tactics in realistic combat conditions.
Rethinking the Global AI Race
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1w ago
The article argues that the global AI competition is being misunderstood when described as a “race” to build the most advanced model first. Instead, AI should be seen as a long-term, society-wide effo
Pentagon cancels deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Europe
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1w ago
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
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The U.S. Army-led Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has selected five military installations to take part in an anti-drone pilot program focused on countering small unmanned aircraft and advancing dire
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1w ago
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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2w ago
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
NASA’s X-43A remains a landmark in hypersonic flight. In 2004, the unmanned experimental aircraft reached Mach 9.6, or about 7,346 mph, making it the fastest air-breathing aircraft ever flown. Using a
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3w ago
Romania has been added to the U.S. counter-drone marketplace, allowing it to acquire counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology through a Pentagon-managed procurement platform. The Army announc
The article argues that passive defenses, especially antidrone nets, should become a standard part of U.S. military protection against the growing drone threat. Drawing lessons from the Iraq and Afgha
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4w ago
LMI is seeking a C-UAS Engineer to support the Department of Homeland Security’s NUSTL counter-unmanned aircraft systems research, development, test, and evaluation programs. The role focuses on leadi
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 Pentagon is planning a major expansion of drone and autonomy spending in fiscal 2027, seeking nearly $55 billion for its new Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), the successor to the Biden-era
The Overpressured Warfighters Act of 2025 (OWA2025) is a veteran-led advocacy effort focused on preventing and recognizing injuries caused by blast overpressure (BOP) and toxic exposure in military tr
White House Releases Space Nuclear Initiative
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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power, aimed at revitalizing space nuclear power and propulsion efforts,
In October 2020, U.S. Cyber Command aimed to counter Russian malware threats with a meme just before Halloween. They identified two pieces of malware, ComRAT and X-Agent, attributed to Russian hackers
Marines have discovered that the best attack drone pilots may not be gamers, but rather individuals with backgrounds in outdoor activities like dirt biking and boating. This insight comes from the 1st
The article discusses the challenges the U.S. military faces in influence campaigning during strategic competition, particularly in crisis situations. It highlights a lack of cohesive messaging and st
Radenso Labs is currently seeking a Senior Business Development Manager based in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $130,000 to $180,000. This full-time position involves approximately 25% travel
The U.S. Army is seeking to enhance its Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) by integrating mobile command and control (C2) capabilities, responding to requests from various military units. This initiative
In February 2023, a Chinese balloon flying over the U.S. sparked significant media attention and political fallout. After the balloon was shot down, Synthetaic's RAIC (Rapid Automated Image Categoriza
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
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Mar 27
The concept of having a "human in the loop" in military AI systems is increasingly seen as misleading and potentially dangerous. Although this notion is intended to serve as a safeguard against AI fai
A federal judge in San Francisco, Rita Lin, granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration, allowing the AI startup to challenge its recent blacklisting by the Defense Dep
A federal judge in California has blocked the Pentagon's attempt to label the AI company Anthropic as a "supply chain risk," stating that such actions infringe on the company's constitutional rights.
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Mar 23
In early hours of Operation Epic Fury, which commenced on February 28, 2026, U.S. forces successfully countered a drone threat over a “strategic” military installation. General Gregory Guillot, comman
The DI Tech Showcase focused on Counter-UAS Technologies will take place virtually from May 11 to May 15, 2026. This invitation-only event, organized by the Doolittle Institute in partnership with the
The Pentagon is shifting its strategy regarding artificial intelligence, reportedly developing alternatives to Anthropic's technology following a breakdown in their $200 million contract. This fallout
The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril Industries an $87 million contract for their Lattice software as part of a new $20 billion contract vehicle aimed at enhancing counter-drone operations over the next
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 Danger of Vibe Patriotism in Defense Tech
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Mar 17
In "The Danger of Vibe Patriotism in Defense Tech," Ben Buchheim-Jurisson critiques the rising trend of equating civilian work in defense technology with military service. This conflation blurs the cr
The U.S. Army has entered into a significant 10-year contract with defense technology startup Anduril, with a potential value of up to $20 billion. This agreement begins with a five-year base period a
In 1991, Phil Zimmermann introduced Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), a groundbreaking encryption program that enabled ordinary users to send private emails using strong encryption. Concerned about potential
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
The Pentagon's Replicator Initiative, launched in August 2023, aims to rapidly deploy thousands of expendable autonomous systems by 2025 to counter China's military mass. The initiative focuses on "at
Timeline: Anthropic, OpenAI, and U.S. Government
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IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
Mar 6
In early March 2026, the U.S. Department of War formally designated Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to national security, which CEO Dario Amodei plans to legally challenge. This designation affects
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has publicly criticized OpenAI's recent deal with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), branding the messaging surrounding it as "straight up lies." In a memo to Anthro
The article discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, particularly in the context of warfare. AI technologies, includ
The United States has delivered National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to Ukraine, enhancing the country's air defense capabilities amid ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks. U
US Special Operations Command Needs to Buy Off the Shelf
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IrregularChat: Dragon, RF, Comms
Mar 4
The article emphasizes the urgent need for the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to transition from expensive, high-signature military radios to low-cost, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technol
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In 2026, bipartisan support is growing for the Major Richard Star Act, which aims to allow approximately 54,000 wounded veterans to receive both their full military retirement pay and Veterans Affairs
On February 28, 2026, uninstalls of the ChatGPT mobile app surged by 295% following OpenAI's announcement of a partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), now referred to as the Department of Wa
A recent fake memo purportedly from U.S. Cyber Command claimed that several apps—including Uber, Snapchat, and Talabat—were compromised, potentially exposing the locations of U.S. servicemembers. This
The Department of Defense (DOD) Public-Private Talent Exchange (PPTE) program offers selected acquisition workforce employees the chance to undertake professional assignments with private sector organ
U.S. Central Command has confirmed the first combat use of the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drone during airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, which aimed at Islamic Rev