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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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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.
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.
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.
Federal agencies are being encouraged to factor post-quantum encryption requirements into acquisition processes as CISA works on developing comprehensive products lists.
Defense innovation hubs worldwide are accelerating technological advancement by fostering collaboration between governments, defense contractors, startups, and academic institutions.
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.
Navy researchers are surveying industry for enabling technologies in artificial intelligence, hypersonics, cyber security, quantum sensing, and secure communications.
The Army's Program Executive Office Enterprise identifies artificial intelligence as one of the most important ascending technologies for the upcoming year.
Global defense stocks have rocketed higher in 2025, particularly those focusing on AI applications and cutting-edge defense technology that's changing modern warfare.
The 2025 DIA threat assessment warns that quantum technologies are nearing operational military use, with rival nations investing in sensing and secure communications.
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