AFRL’s Golden Horde To Test Swarming Munitions In Digital ‘Colosseum’
The new simulation environment will use 'digital twins' to rapidly test and iterate "collaborative autonomous networked technologies," AFRL explains.
Exclusive: NORTHCOM Developing, Testing AI Tools To Implement JADC2
The command is leading a virtual exercise, called the Global Information Dominance Exercise (GIDE) 2, March 18-23 to test three "decision aids" using AI to speed commanders' ability to act.
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AFRL, NORTHCOM Eye Commercial Internet Sats For Arctic
"We'll have communications capability up there within the next year or so," said NORTHCOM commander Gen. Glen VanHerck.
Hypersonics: ARRW’s Booster Tests This Week – Carefully
As the services rush to field hypersonics, OSD’s top expert warns, they must not repeat sloppy mistakes that have marred past tests – and hypersonic cruise missiles may have more tactical value than easier-to-build boost-glide weapons.
New Air Force ISR Strategy Ready, Including MQ-9
"I will tell you right now, the MQ-9 is still a very popular platform with the Combatant Commanders," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown admitted. "So, it's not something we can just walk away from."
F-35 In Crosshairs As Joint Staff Assess TacAir Buys For Biden Budget
At the moment, there are no plans to reduce the Air Force's plans to buy 1,763 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, says acting Air Force acquisition head Darlene Costello. But...
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AMC Approves ‘Limited’ KC-46 Tanker Refueling
"I am confident that accepting the KC-46 with known deficiencies offers the fastest route to fielding a fully operationally capable weapon system," she said. "That said, serious deficiencies and restrictions remain," Air Mobility Command head Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost told reporters.
Air Force Working To Minimize Damage From ABMS Budget Cut
"We're doing everything in our power to keep efforts going, because we believe ... it's the right way to help design our future force,"acting Air Force acquisition head Darlene Costello says.
Working With Hill Key To ‘Accelerating Change:’ CSAF Brown
"It may not get to exactly what I want, but it'll be better than to get nothing that I want," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown says of his recent talks with Congress about the service's budget plans.
CJCS Gen. Milley Reviews JADC2 Strategy While Industry Jostles For Position
Digital engineering. Open software standards. Edge processing. Connectivity. Autonomy. DevSecOps. The buzzwords are flying as defense contractors jockey to tout their respective capabilities as DoD's plans for Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) begin to manifest -- and new business opportunities.
The Army’s Digital Transformation
AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leaders outlined how they’re turning emerging technology into capabilities for the battlefield.
Boeing, Navy Discuss T-7A As Goshawk Replacement
The Navy has "no program of record right now" to replace its T-45 trainers, said Chuck Dabundo, Boeing VP for T-7 programs, but the company is "working closely with them in answering questions" about the T-7A Red Hawk's capabilities.