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AI & Technology1/15/20255 min read

Pentagon to Test Generative AI Performance in China Conflict Scenarios

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command will test ChatGPT-like programs to help commanders make battlefield decisions more quickly against high-tech adversaries like China over the next 90 days.

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Weapons Systems4 min read

US Successfully Tests Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile to Counter Russian and Chinese Advancements

The U.S. Army successfully conducted a critical end-to-end flight test of the "Dark Eagle" hypersonic missile, achieving speeds exceeding Mach 5 with operational range over 2,775 kilometers.

12/14/2024Source: Army Recognition
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Global Defense3 min read

China Completes Final Test of Secretive Hypersonic Air-to-Air Missile

China has reportedly completed the final test of its highly classified hypersonic air-to-air missile, which poses an unprecedented threat to America's B-21 stealth bomber.

1/20/2025Source: The Defense Post
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Budget & Policy6 min read

Pentagon Budget Allocates $13.4 Billion for Autonomous Systems in 2026

The Defense Department's FY26 budget prioritizes major investments in uncrewed systems and counter-drone capabilities, with $13.4 billion specifically for autonomy and autonomous systems.

6/26/2025Source: DefenseScoop
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Cybersecurity4 min read

Agencies Explore Post-Quantum Cryptography in Defense Acquisitions

Federal agencies are being encouraged to factor post-quantum encryption requirements into acquisition processes as CISA works on developing comprehensive products lists.

5/14/2025Source: Federal News Network
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Innovation8 min read

Defense Innovation Hubs Reinvent Security with AI, Cyber, Space & Autonomy

Defense innovation hubs worldwide are accelerating technological advancement by fostering collaboration between governments, defense contractors, startups, and academic institutions.

6/4/2025Source: E-SPIN
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Research & Development5 min read

CMU Software Engineering Institute Leads National Security Software Innovation

The U.S. Department of Defense has renewed its contract with Carnegie Mellon University to operate the Software Engineering Institute for an additional five years.

6/24/2025Source: Carnegie Mellon University
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Naval Technology4 min read

Navy Searches for Advanced Technologies in AI, Hypersonics, and Cyber Security

Navy researchers are surveying industry for enabling technologies in artificial intelligence, hypersonics, cyber security, quantum sensing, and secure communications.

6/27/2025Source: Military Aerospace
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AI & Technology3 min read

PEO Enterprise Names AI as Hot Technology of 2025

The Army's Program Executive Office Enterprise identifies artificial intelligence as one of the most important ascending technologies for the upcoming year.

12/13/2024Source: U.S. Army
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Industry Analysis7 min read

Defense Tech Boom: Autonomous Drones, Lasers, and Hypersonic Missiles

Global defense stocks have rocketed higher in 2025, particularly those focusing on AI applications and cutting-edge defense technology that's changing modern warfare.

6/9/2025Source: Forbes
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Quantum Technology6 min read

U.S. Defense Intelligence Flags Quantum Technology Military Applications

The 2025 DIA threat assessment warns that quantum technologies are nearing operational military use, with rival nations investing in sensing and secure communications.

5/27/2025Source: The Quantum Insider
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