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![DoD selects first Replicator systems, eyeing software focus for second iteration](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/8166316-scaled-e1707252954695-225x150.jpg)
Which specific systems have been selected haven’t been publicly announced, a “very deliberate” strategy from the Pentagon, Navy Capt. Alex Campbell, director of the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) maritime portfolio, said today.
By Jaspreet Gill![New Space Force ‘combat squadrons’ to allow tailored deployment, alleviate ‘exhaustion’: Officials](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/240214_space_force_monitoring_7353104-scaled-e1707929147424-225x150.jpg)
The combat squadron arrangement aligns the Space Force with how the Air Force, Army and Navy present and deploy forces to combatant commands, such as Indo-Pacific and European Command, said Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess, head of Space Forces-Space.
By Theresa Hitchens![‘Constant stare’: US Pacific commander wants AI to tell Chinese military exercises from invasion](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/240214_DVIDS_paparo_sub_7263379-scaled-e1707925090340-225x150.jpg)
With Chinese wargames growing ever larger and more realistic, Adm. Sam Paparo said traditional intelligence “indications and warning” can’t tell if they’re just practicing or actually about to invade Taiwan. His solution: surveillance drones feeding AI analysis.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.![With Ospreys grounded, Navy surges last squadron of legacy C-2A Greyhounds](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/c2-greyhound-scaled-e1707857136300-225x150.jpg)
Marine Corps and Air Force leaders have also said they are now relying on other aircraft to fill the gap the V-22 Osprey grounding has left.
By Justin Katz![‘It’s not about numbers’ in shipbuilding race with China: US Navy chief](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2022/04/220420_dvids_roosevelt_strike_group_6046018-scaled-e1650476195702-225x150.jpg)
Lawmakers have been focused on reaching a 355-ship fleet. Adm. Lisa Franchetti said she supports a bigger Navy, but the ship count can’t be the bottom line.
By Justin Katz![The Pentagon’s next satellite launch is a test for missile defense’s future](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/7805968-scaled-e1707835600552-225x150.jpg)
In this op-ed, Masao Dahlgren discusses the launch of a forthcoming missile-tracking satellite constellation and what can be learned from it.
By Masao Dahlgren![Fact-checking the KC-46A Pegasus](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/18BFT000064_13-nolivery-225x150.jpg)
How the KC-46A has become a “game changer” for U.S. and allied warfighters.
By BOEING![Air Force launches reorganization, as Kendall warns ‘We are out of time’ to match China](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/240212_kendall_arnold_afb_8088310-scaled-e1707779473499-225x150.jpg)
Under the “reoptimizing” effort, changes are coming across the Department of the Air Force, from new training approaches to the establishment of high-level offices.
By Michael Marrow and Theresa Hitchens![As Israel aims for more ‘focused’ operations in Gaza, key questions remain for endgame](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/240208_israel_tanks_GettyImages-1985334438-scaled-e1707407471818-225x150.jpg)
“I think there is a danger this could end up being just another big round” of fighting, Chuck Freilich, a former Israeli deputy national security advisor, told Breaking Defense.
By Seth J. Frantzman![Floating around: Army’s watercraft strategy in need of facelift, work continues on boat plans](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/MSV1-scaled-e1677702737147-225x150.jpg)
“Envision a swarm of these autonomous vessels going out to various island chains … not having to beach because we’re gonna have the UAVs come in, meet somewhere over the water, grab portions, and take that AOR’s portion … of ammo, food, blood,” said Rob Watts, the deputy director of the Army’s contested logistics cross-functional team.
By Ashley Roque![In DIU’s new strategy, innovation hub looks to take on more ‘real risk’](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/8166316-scaled-e1707252954695-225x150.jpg)
“The challenge now is to take the capabilities developed during DIU 2.0 and apply them with the focus, scale, and speed necessary to deliver the strategic effect required,” according to the strategy. “This is what DIU 3.0 is all about.”
By Jaspreet Gill![‘Transforming in contact’: Army units to test out new equipment on deployments](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/randy-george-uniform-scaled-e1707251015832-225x150.jpg)
“We’re actually getting [soldiers] involved in how we’re helping to design the force….My view is that we are going to see a lot of refinements from the field that will really help us figure out how we need to adjust,” said Army Chief Randy George.
By Ashley Roque![After you: DoD, industry look to each other for investment in space mobility](https://sites.breakingmedia.com/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/blue_ring_101623-225x150.jpeg)
Lars Hoffman, Blue Origin’s vice president of national security sales, said that a viable commercial market for space mobility and logistics “doesn’t exist right now.”
By Theresa Hitchens
In a new op-ed, Bilal Y. Saab and Kevin Donegan call for a “comprehensive and fully-resourced interdiction regime at sea” to stop Iran’s ability to supply the Houthis with weapons.
By Bilal Y. Saab and Kevin Donegan