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Jan- 2026 -

22 January

Peraton Labs Selected for US Spectrum Sharing Demonstration Program

Peraton Labs has been selected to participate in the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence Demonstration program to improve radio frequency sharing.

14 January

Americas

A soldier uses a handheld device to employ artificial intelligence for data analysis to guide rapid planning and execution of tactical-level operations

Christine Casimiro

Pentagon Goes ‘AI-First’ to Accelerate US Warfighting Dominance

The Pentagon has launched a new artificial intelligence strategy aimed at cementing US leadership in military AI and pushing advanced capabilities into real-world operations faster.

Dec- 2025 -

23 December

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Congress Moves to Create Pentagon-Led Defense AI Institute

US lawmakers are pushing to speed up the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the military to keep America ahead of global rivals.

17 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Red Cat Taps SpiderOak to Secure Pentagon Approval for Black Widow Drone

Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings has partnered with Virginia cyber firm SpiderOak to evaluate its Black Widow short-range reconnaissance drone for inclusion on the US Department of Defense’s Blue Unmanned Aerial System Cleared List.

16 December

Americas

Lockheed Martin’s Solid State Radar has been designated as AN/SPY-7(V)1 by the United States government. SPY-7 and Aegis Ashore will defend against ballistic missile threats and provide continuous protection of Japan.

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin to Manufacture SPY-7 Radars for Canada

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $104.6-million contract to produce radars under a foreign military sale with Canada.

15 December

Americas

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Rojoef Manuel

Google’s Gemini Powers Pentagon’s New AI Toolkit for Troops

The rollout kicks off with Google’s “Gemini for Government,” a generative AI tool aimed at everyday military workflows, from drafting documents and summarizing policies to assessing risks and reviewing images or videos.

Oct- 2025 -

8 October

Air

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform during the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show and Open House at Pease Air National Guard Base, NH, Sept. 6, 2025. The Blue Angels fly F/A-18 Super Hornets and a C-130J Super Hercules during their performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Set to Pick Builder for US Navy’s Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet

The US Department of Defense is expected to decide as soon as this week which US company will assemble the US Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation stealth aircraft.

8 October

Americas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administers the oath of enlistment to recruits during his visit to Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., Oct. 7, 2025. (DoWW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Rojoef Manuel

Hegseth Reveals $1B ‘Barracks Task Force’ Plan to Improve Military Housing

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new Pentagon task force aimed at upgrading military barracks nationwide.

7 October

Americas

Cyber warfare operators assigned to the 275th Cyber Operations Squadron of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard configure a threat intelligence feed for daily watch in the Hunter's Den at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Md., Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Taps Embry-Riddle to Train Future Cyber Defenders

The US Department of Defense has awarded Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University a $1.85-million grant to train future cybersecurity professionals through full-ride scholarships and hands-on defense training.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Air

Senior Airman Madelyne Kowalczyk, 11th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aircraft systems NCO in charge, operates a DJI Inspire 1 on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2019. Small unmanned aircraft systems provide JBA defenders safer avenues in maintaining and increasing base security and daily routine activities. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)

Rojoef Manuel

DJI to Remain on Pentagon Blacklist Over Suspected China Ties, Judge Rules

The US has refused to remove DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, from a Defense Department list of companies accused of supporting China’s military.

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