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An Australian CCA flew in a Pacific exercise. Boeing exec says it’s an important ‘first step’
One Boeing CCA didn’t win the first U.S. competition, but another just joined a major exercise.
Boeing adjusts approach to court more European business
Growing international workforce, manufacturing and assembly come into focus as the aerospace giant pitches platforms abroad.
Lockheed Martin unveils baby Patriot missile to address urgent gap
Ukraine is begging for more anti-ballistic missile interceptors, and other allies want them too.
Sweden’s trio of radar planes will complement NATO’s 10, says air force chief
GlobalEye will be AEW for “all domains,” Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman says.
Anduril pitches a robot wingman for US Army helicopters
The defense firm unveiled work on an autonomous tiltrotor just weeks after winning Air Force’s CCA contract.
Can new drones, 3D printers defeat distance’s tyranny? RIMPAC aims to find out
“This is Uber for manufacturing delivered at the speed of Amazon, for the highest quality of parts,” Marine Lt. Col. Michael Radigan told reporters.
Pentagon halts Phase 2 of cybersecurity certification program, launches 60-day ‘reform’ review
The Defense Department will keep cybersecurity self-assessments, but will not require third-party certifications as planned.
Marines eye cloudless networks to keep AI tools running when the cloud goes down
The software company Ditto says it can solve a key problem by networking “whatever transports the customer brings.”
Two more rocket-makers join Pentagon's list of launch options
Impulse Space and Relativity Federal can compete for national-security missions against SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others.
Navy teases next step in key drone boat program
A request for prototypes is expected in August.
NATO snubs Boeing, picks Saab to build alliance’s next radar plane
One analyst said the Pentagon’s waffling on the E-7 contributed to an “own goal.”
GenAI.mil records almost 1.7M users, plans new model additions
“It's just a really exciting time for generative AI in the department,” the Pentagon’s chief artificial intelligence officer said.
Anduril and Amazon’s mobile data center venture aims to bring edge computing to the frontlines
Amazon Web Services named the defense firm as the preferred national security provider.
AWS launches Secret Cloud for industry’s classified workloads
The company made several announcements geared towards its government customers, including up to $1 billion in cloud credits for U.S. intelligence agencies.
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Lawmaker warns of administration’s ‘fetishization’ of Silicon Valley startups
Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va., discussed his plans to scrutinize Trump-era contracting practices, revive federal IT oversight, and push for AI policy.
General Atomics plans upgrade so ground stations can fly newer MQ-9 drones
Upgrade package will enable current operators to fly MQ-9Bs with their existing terminals.
