Pentagon rolls out major reforms of R&D, AI
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth consolidates tech offices under Pentagon CTO Emil Michael, launches new AI initiatives from swarms to sims to GenAI, and breaks up the sprawling Advana database.
DoD, SBA announce first group of funds for small business investments to shore up tech innovation
The Pentagon and the SBA plan to invest over $2.8 billion in more than 1,000 companies, which they declined to name.
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.
Ursa Major wins, matches $12.5M investment from DoD to improve solid rocket motor production
Ursa Major will match DoD's $12.5 million investment bringing the total deal's value up to $25 million.