Trust the “Super Intelligence” for mission-critical operations
Ensuring SI models and their underlying data are kept secure is critical to building digital tools that can be deployed readily in warfighting environments.
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When networks are contested, paring down the data may mean better logistics at the edge
AI and software can improve logistics, but only if they work with limited bandwidth.
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Mojave STOL and Gray Eagle® 25M: Complementary capabilities for the modern battlefield
Both aircraft are designed to evolve as threats and mission requirements change.
Remote mine hunters silently trawl the waters as minesweepers go by the wayside
Autonomous capabilities give the Navy a way to clear mines without putting sailors in harm’s way.
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The next breakthrough is software built on the battlefield by agentic bots
Autonomous agents and mission-specific software promise faster responses to emerging threats.
AUSA 2026: The ground truth on the Army’s next chapter
From autonomous warfare and drone innovation to acquisition reform and defense industrial base challenges, Breaking Defense examines the key developments and strategic priorities shaping the US Army’s future at AUSA 2026.
Former Army secretary Dan Driscoll heads to OpenAI
“I’m joining OpenAI to help the United States and our allies put this technology to work responsibly, for the people who keep us safe," Dan Driscoll said in OpenAI's announcement.
From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options
There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.
Space Force shifts into high gear on cislunar warfare, with RFIs coming soon
Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, the Space Force’s portfolio acquisition executive for advanced programs, said the service wants to field cislunar capabilities by the end of fiscal 2029.
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Winning the information war through ideas and perception
As social media and AI amplify dis- and misinformation campaigns, effectively countering them requires a coordinated response.
Navy awards Applied Intuition $25M to deploy AI sensor fusion at sea
The Intelligent Perception System will help sailors understand a flood of sensor feeds while collecting data to train improved AI models, the company said.
Reprogramming robots in the mud: How Army Special Ops trains its new robot technicians
“What we’re building is a soldier that can adapt a piece of robotic kit to the mission, to the enemy, to the terrain,” said Maj. Gen. Jason Slider, commander of the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School.
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Winning the information war through ideas and perception
As social media and AI amplify dis- and misinformation campaigns, effectively countering them requires a coordinated response.
US-Norwegian startup Heaviside launches Tyr loitering munition
The company is headquartered in L.A. but partners closely with Norwegian arms-maker Nammo, which provides the anti-tank warheads and a range for live-fire testing.
Zero Trust gets harder when every user, device, weapon, and AI agent needs an identity
The next phase of Zero Trust reaches beyond users and devices, experts discussed during a Breaking Defense webinar.
Gecko Robotics, Anduril team up for new Baltimore County shipyard
Gecko Robotics will utilize its inspection technology and its AI-powered software to conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) on these submarine components.
From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options
There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.