The U.S. Army is testing counter-drone systems along the U.S.-Mexico border to address increasing cartel use of commercially available drones and to accelerate military innovation modeled on Ukraine’s
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IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
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The article critiques Secretary Hegseth’s “State of the Force 2.0” announcements, especially Project Agincourt, a proposed pathway toward a four-star command overseeing autonomous weapons. Although He
A senior Defense Innovation Unit leader urged the Navy to move far faster toward unmanned vessels and reduce reliance on manned platforms. Matthew Shortal, DIU’s principal deputy director and chief co
Are the Tech Bros Blockheads?
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defensetechacquisition.com
IrregularChat: Tech
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The article argues that most venture-backed defense tech companies are still unlikely to receive Pentagon spending at the scale investors expect, despite political support for commercial-first acquisi
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IrregularChat: UxS
Mar 19
Maritime persistent surveillance faces challenges due to the vast ocean area, numerous vessels, and the limitations of detection technologies. The cost of monitoring varies significantly, with manned
Hanwha Defense and HavocAI Team Up on Midsize Unmanned Vessels
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Hanwha Defense USA has partnered with American startup HavocAI to develop a 200-foot autonomous surface vessel aimed at enhancing capabilities in medium-sized unmanned warships. This collaboration lev