


Space Force wargame could inform framework for allied info sharing
The two-week wargame is focused on understanding what capabilities and operational concepts the Space Force might need 10 years into the future.

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New ‘Vulcan’ rocket to fly first military mission next week
Pending range approval, the mission is slated to lift off Aug. 12 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Generative AI like viral ChatGPT lands on DISA technology watch list
An Air Force official said the military must "automate more" in order to remain dominant in a world of advanced computing and quick decisions.

Overmatch secrecy needed as China, Russia surveil US Navy, experts say
The Navy plans to deploy a carrier strike group with Project Overmatch products, namely advanced networking capabilities, later this year.

Pentagon’s AI chief says data labeling is key to win race with China
"If we're going to beat China, and we have to beat China in AI," CDAO Craig Martell said, "we have to find a way to label at scale."

US Space Command’s Shaw sees need for rapid, responsive launch
Lt. Gen. John Shaw said this week there’s a growing need for on-demand launch capabilities that can be leveraged to replace or augment satellites.

Pentagon updates autonomous weapons policy to account for AI advances
The Pentagon's director of emerging tech policy said the changes incorporate the Defense Department's vision for AI.

After RIMPAC, Northrop eyes additional at-sea tests for smaller jammer
Northrop Grumman is leaning into years of experience with the U.S. Navy and electronic warfare to bring to life the smaller Ultra-Lite EA System.

Pentagon tech hub reports strong year with 17 projects fielded
The 17 capabilities represent about $1.3 billion in contract awards to companies that haven’t traditionally worked with the Department of Defense.

Epirus wins $66M Army contract for drone-frying Leonidas microwave kit
High-power microwave systems use bursts of energy to disrupt, degrade or destroy distant electronics.

Amazon, other Pentagon cloud service providers face zero-trust test
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle each told the Pentagon they could instate at least basic levels of zero trust, a cybersecurity official said.
