SNC, Applied Intuition team up for air defense
The partnership will chiefly focus on missile defense and counter-drone operations, using Applied Intuition’s software for vehicle autonomy among other features, paired with SNC defense systems.
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How AI-driven decision-making is shaping Army modernization
AI-powered automation helps solve warfighter problems, improve force readiness and enable mission execution.
The questions that warfighters ask the most are now answered with data analytics
CDAO’s Advana data analytics platform is ingesting data from about 500 DoD business systems.
BAE Systems, Forterra join forces for autonomous AMPV prototype
The two companies plan to have a prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle outfitted with autonomous capabilities by next year.
Army’s autonomy ‘characteristics of need’ guidance ‘basically complete,’ official says
“The whole idea is [to] simplify the way you describe your problem to industry to allow them to innovate alongside of you,” said David Meyer, director of futures integration for the Futures and Concepts Center within AFC.
Army moving out with cheaper Robotic Combat Vehicle competition, but with a new name
In a new request for information for Unmanned Ground Commercial Robotic Vehicles, the service said it is eyeing platforms that carry a price tag below $650,000.
AI flight software maker Merlin set to go public
The transaction is set to complete in early 2026.
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Powering the future: Securing America with domestically made microelectronics
Onshoring and investment in military-specific semiconductors anchor a cornerstone of the defense industrial base.
Eyeing international sales, General Atomics moves to build drone wingmen in Europe
The company plans to tap its German-based affiliate General Atomics Aerotec Systems GmbH to produce and customize drone wingmen for European customers.
Pentagon formally unveils $961.6 billion budget for 2026, with reconciliation help
The budget reveals new details about some key programs, including an apparent decision to put the Navy's next-gen fighter jet on the backburner.
Army eyeing first Human Machine Integrated Formations in 2027, common controller for robotics
“We don't want a robot wandering off the battlefield. We don't want one being taken over by a potential adversary,” RCCTO Director Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch told Breaking Defense.
Army chief mulls Project Convergence’s future, with industry mixed on event’s value
“This was a really, really worthwhile experiment out here. … What we don't want to do is just continue to do something just because we want to continue to do it,” Gen. Randy George told Breaking Defense.
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AI is transforming pilot training and the aircraft they fly
Modeling and simulation get an AI upgrade for more realistic training and improved autonomous platforms.
Saildrone, Palantir partner to use AI to streamline USV manufacturing, operations
“Leveraging Palantir’s sophisticated manufacturing and AI tools will allow us to streamline manufacturing and radically enhance fleet capabilities,” said Richard Jenkins, Saildrone’s CEO
‘More work to be done’ to lower barriers to tech-sharing for AUKUS Pillar II, Australian official says
The problem lies within the Excluded Technology List (ELT), a list of tech that is not eligible for transfer under the existing AUKUS exemptions.
USMC to add upgraded autonomy navigation suite into ROGUE Fires program
The service is funneling nearly $30 million into the program to add in Forterra’s AutoDrive system into the JLTV-based launcher.
Aussie navigation firm, MBDA team and test AUKUS’ new tech-sharing muscles
Advanced Navigation said it believes the new sensor system will enable drones "to navigate unlimited distances over land without relying on GPS, and is passive and resistant to interference."