The U.S. military has awarded AeroVironment an $80.5 million contract to expand deployment of its Titan-MS counter-drone system at Air Force installations. The purchase was made by Joint Interagency T
Issue 4.1 - Nuke Return
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dauntlessspace.org
IRREGULARCHAT: Space
1d ago
The article argues that a nuclear detonation in space, especially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), could devastate U.S. and allied space systems, military capabilities, and the global economy. Because LEO co
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has created a new Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for autonomy and unmanned systems, called DRPM-UxS, to consolidate much of the Pentagon’s drone-related work under o
In this satirical Onion article, Palantir announces that it has acquired the Pentagon for $800 billion in a bid to expand its role in militarized surveillance and defense technology. CEO Alex Karp cla
Department of War Cyber Service Academy
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cyberworkforce.mil
IrregularChat: Purple Team
3w ago
The Department of War Cyber Service Academy (CSA), formerly the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program, is a scholarship and workforce development initiative designed to strengthen national c
The National Artificial Intelligence Association (NAIA) announced that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will speak at its inaugural Defense Innovation Dinner on Thursday, June 11, in Arlington, Virginia.
militarytimes.com
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militarytimes.com
IrregularChat: Purple Team
3w ago
The Pentagon is launching a new cyber incentive pay program called Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay (C-MIP) to strengthen cyber capabilities under the DoD’s Project Patriot Pipeline effort. Announced in a
The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) issued an out-of-cycle addendum to its 2026 Special Operations Research Topics booklet for Academic Year 2026–2027. The update responds to a rapidly chan
Is Cognitive Warfare Dead on Arrival?
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irregularwarfare.org
IrregularChat: IWAR
Jun 7
The article argues that “cognitive warfare” is not a truly new concept, but a rebranding of older military efforts such as psychological operations, information operations, and political warfare. The
Portfolio
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diu.mil
IrregularChat: sUAS
Jun 5
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has launched the Commercial Solutions Catalog to speed the delivery of prototyped commercial technologies across the Department of War (DoW) and its partners. The cat
A senior Defense Innovation Unit official said the Pentagon is applying lessons from the first phase of its Replicator initiative as it moves into a second phase focused on counter-drone capabilities.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks unveiled the Pentagon’s new “Replicator” initiative, designed to counter China’s rapid military buildup by rapidly fielding thousands of autonomous systems a
Patriot Pipeline
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mypatriotcareer.mil
IrregularChat: Modern Warfare
Jun 4
Project Patriot Pipeline is a Department of War initiative designed to connect Service Members, Military Spouses, and Federal Civilians with career development and employment opportunities. It present
U.S. Northern Command's Gen. Gregory Guillot announced that the southern border has become a key area for counter-drone technology development, inviting industry partners to test their systems against
Universal Pictures and Michael Bay are developing a feature film based on a true story about a major U.S. military rescue mission in Iran. The project will dramatize the effort to save two American ai
Defining Cognitive Warfare: A NDAA Mandate Response
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smallwarsjournal.com
IrregularChat: IWAR
May 5
The article responds to a 2026 NDAA mandate requiring the Department of War to define “cognitive warfare” and distinguish it from related information-domain activities such as information operations,
The Pentagon’s counter-drone strategy is being reshaped after a September exercise in Florida that mimicked Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russia. At Eglin Air Force Base, members of the 10th S
GigEagle is an AI-powered Department of War (DoW) platform designed to uncover and match talent across all service branches, as well as Guard and Reserve components. It connects skilled personnel with
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
RapidRotor AI, a Purdue Hacking for Defense team in Spring 2026, is surveying aerospace, defense, research, and UAV professionals to assess whether AI/ML surrogate models trained on high-fidelity CFD
RapidRotor AI — Community Feedback · H4D Purdue Spring 2026
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gregsapppurdue.github.io
IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
Apr 20
RapidRotor AI, a Purdue Hacking for Defense team in Spring 2026, is collecting community feedback to assess whether AI/ML surrogate models trained on high-fidelity CFD data can reduce the long turnaro
SBIR 26.BZ Release 1 opens for submissions on May 6, 2026, through SOFWERX for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. SBIR and STTR are federal programs designed to strengthen the role
GAMBIT — Defense AI Initiative
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gambit.alphabriefing.com
IrregularChat Entry/INDOC
Apr 15
GAMBIT is AlphaBriefing's defense technology initiative focused on developing AI tools and analytical frameworks for the Department of War, the intelligence community (IC), and national security. Its
GAMBIT — Defense AI Initiative
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gambit.alphabriefing.com
IrregularChat: Tech
Apr 15
GAMBIT is AlphaBriefing's defense technology initiative focused on developing AI tools and analytical frameworks for the Department of War, the intelligence community (IC), and national security. Its
What Strategy Demands from Influence Practitioners
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smallwarsjournal.com
IrregularChat: FBNC
Apr 11
The essay discusses the evolving demands placed on influence practitioners within the context of U.S. national security strategy, particularly in light of recent policy documents including the 2025 Na
On February 26, 2026, leaders from the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) held an AI Leadership Forum at Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
The U.S. State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has mandated all American embassies and consulates to engage in coordinated campaigns against foreign propaganda, particularly as the U
Was the Iran War Caused by AI Psychosis? | House of Saud
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houseofsaud.com
IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
Mar 29
AI sycophancy, RLHF bias, and Ender's Foundry simulations shaped Operation Epic Fury. 7 planning assumptions failed in 23 days as the Iran war defied every AI prediction.
The transition from Program Executive Officers (PEOs) to Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) represents a significant shift in the U.S. Department of War's defense acquisition strategy, as articul
The Multidomain Task Force (MDTF) has been central to the U.S. Army's transformation over the past decade, representing a strategic shift toward operating against near-peer adversaries within their we
The U.S. Navy has introduced a new "marketplace" model for acquiring uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), focusing first on medium-sized designs known as Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs). This appr
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.
war.gov
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war.gov
IrregularChat: Counter UxV
Mar 20
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. Department of War (DoW), in collaboration with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), is inviting vendors to submit proposals for the development of an evaluation infrast
dwarkesh.com
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dwarkesh.com
IrregularChat: Tech
Mar 11
The recent conflict between the Department of War (DoW) and Anthropic highlights critical questions regarding the future of AI in military and government operations. The DoW has designated Anthropic a
Home | DARPA
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darpa.mil
IrregularChat: Tech
Mar 9
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is dedicated to creating technological innovations that enhance U.S. national security. Its mission includes transforming battlefield casualty car
war.gov
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war.gov
IrregularChat: Modern Warfare
Mar 9
The article discusses the strategic significance of cognitive warfare as outlined in a NATO report, emphasizing its importance for the U.S. Pentagon in light of recent congressional directives. Cognit
Timeline: Anthropic, OpenAI, and U.S. Government
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anthropic-timeline.vercel.app
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
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
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
The US military's deployment of AI in the conflict with Iran reveals both the strategic imperatives and the dilemmas that advanced technology introduces into contemporary warfare.