US Navy chief information officer announces retirement

Jane Rathbun, who served as the U.S. Navy's CIO since 2023, did not say why she is retiring.

Turkish warship’s Benghazi port call cements new tack on Libya

The visit marked the first time a Turkish naval vessel had entered a port under Gen. Haftar’s control.

Pentagon CTO to oversee Defense Innovation Unit following Beck’s exit

The announcement follows former DIU Doug Beck's resignation Monday.

Finland seeks demining robots amid exploding focus on combat robotics

Manufacturers of unmanned ground vehicles have seen new contracts mushroom within and outside of Europe.

Defense Innovation Unit head Doug Beck resigns

The circumstances of his departure from the Defense Innovation Unit were not immediately clear and a DIU spokesperson declined to comment.

China debuts new warship, boosts South Pacific presence

The South Pacific has been the scene of skyrocketing tensions in recent months as China seeks to expand its maritime dominance.

Vulcan Elements wins Pentagon deals as $65M round fuels expansion

Rare earth magnets startup Vulcan Elements is rapidly minting DOD deals to produce the critical component for vital weapons programs.

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Taking down JCIDS is the right move. What comes next will be crucial.

A new reform push has the potential to have a dramatic impact on the development and fielding of systems used by U.S. armed forces.

US Coast Guard offloads record amount of narcotics

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 76,140 pounds of illicit narcotics on Monday, the largest single illegal drug dump in Coast Guard history.

Navy awards Pratt $2.9B contract to build more F-35 engines

These engines will go into new F-35s for the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy, as well as partner nations.