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🛰️ Lockheed Martin Plans 2028 Test of Missile-Intercepting Satellite

Lockheed Martin announced plans to test a satellite capable of intercepting missiles by 2028, marking a groundbreaking step forward in space-based missile defense technologies.

💻 U.S. Army Consolidates Palantir Contracts into $10 Billion Mega-Deal

Aug 4, 2025

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💻 U.S. Army Consolidates Palantir Contracts into $10 Billion Mega-Deal

The U.S. Army announced the consolidation of numerous existing contracts with Palantir Technologies into a single mega-contract potentially worth up to $10 billion, dramatically streamlining data management and analytics.

🚁 Joby and L3Harris Partner to Offer New Hybrid VTOL Aircraft to Pentagon

Aug 1, 2025

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🚁 Joby and L3Harris Partner to Offer New Hybrid VTOL Aircraft to Pentagon

Joby Aviation and L3Harris have partnered to propose a new hybrid-electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft tailored for military use, aiming to meet emerging DoD operational requirements.

🤖 White House Tech Director Outlines Strategy Balancing AI, National Security, and Export Promotion

Jul 31, 2025

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🤖 White House Tech Director Outlines Strategy Balancing AI, National Security, and Export Promotion

The White House released a comprehensive strategy designed to carefully balance artificial intelligence (AI) development, national security priorities, and international technology exports.

📡 Pentagon Drone Policy Update Aims to Cut Red Tape for Troops

Jul 30, 2025

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📡 Pentagon Drone Policy Update Aims to Cut Red Tape for Troops

The Pentagon is revising its drone policy to simplify procedures, significantly reducing administrative burdens on soldiers deploying unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the field.

🛰️ Secretive X-37B Spaceplane to Test Quantum Sensor and Laser Communications in Upcoming Mission

Jul 29, 2025

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🛰️ Secretive X-37B Spaceplane to Test Quantum Sensor and Laser Communications in Upcoming Mission

The next classified mission of the Air Force’s X-37B spaceplane will feature advanced tests including quantum sensing technology and high-speed laser communications systems.

💻 Pentagon Updates Tech Policy, Emphasizing Semiconductor Production

Jul 28, 2025

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💻 Pentagon Updates Tech Policy, Emphasizing Semiconductor Production

The Pentagon revised its technology strategy to place a stronger emphasis on domestic semiconductor manufacturing, critical to maintaining technological and strategic advantages.

🛰️ Space Force Establishes New "System Deltas" for Missile Warning and Space-Based Targeting

Jul 25, 2025

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🛰️ Space Force Establishes New "System Deltas" for Missile Warning and Space-Based Targeting

The U.S. Space Force created new specialized units called "System Deltas," specifically tasked with overseeing missile-warning systems and developing space-based targeting capabilities.

🚨 DHS Systems Impacted by Chinese Hack Through Microsoft Products

Jul 24, 2025

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🚨 DHS Systems Impacted by Chinese Hack Through Microsoft Products

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) systems were reportedly compromised due to vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese hackers targeting Microsoft software products.

🤖 U.S. Army Turns to AI to Dynamically Reprogram RF Waveforms at the Tactical Edge

Jul 23, 2025

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🤖 U.S. Army Turns to AI to Dynamically Reprogram RF Waveforms at the Tactical Edge

The U.S. Army is employing artificial intelligence to dynamically reprogram radio frequency (RF) waveforms directly at the tactical edge, significantly improving communication resilience and adaptability.

🤖 Rune Technologies Secures $24M Series A for AI-Driven Military Logistics Software

Jul 22, 2025

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🤖 Rune Technologies Secures $24M Series A for AI-Driven Military Logistics Software

Rune Technologies closed a $24 million Series A funding round aimed at deploying AI-enabled logistics software tailored for military operations.

💰 House Advances $832 Billion Military Budget Plan for Next Fiscal Year

Jul 21, 2025

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💰 House Advances $832 Billion Military Budget Plan for Next Fiscal Year

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced an $832 billion defense budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, emphasizing modernization, readiness, and global defense posture.

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