Department of Defense
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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustCommentary
America Must Stay the Course on Its Air Tanker Acquisition Strategy
The US Department of Defense should commit to Boeing's KC-46 for the full 479 tankers that it believes it needs.
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20 AugustAmericas
DoD Cancels 2021 Warrior Games Over Delta Variant
The US Department of Defense has cancelled the 2021 DoD Warrior Games over concerns about the COVID-19 Delta variant.
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10 AugustAmericas
Pentagon to Mandate COVID Shots for Military
The Pentagon said it will make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for all members of the US military by mid-September.
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Jul- 2021 -29 JulyDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
DoD Inks $99 Million Counter-Drone System Deal With Anduril Industries
The Department of Defense has awarded a five-year, $99 million contract to Anduril Industries for the purchase of its counter-drone system.
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21 JulyTechnology
Russia ‘Weaponizing’ AI: Pentagon Intelligence Report
Russia is on the fast track to developing a range of autonomous weapon systems in a challenge to US military dominance, according to a Pentagon report.
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21 JulyDOD Contracts
USAF Inks $950 Million Battle Management System Deal With Kymeta
The US Air Force has awarded Kymeta Corporation a $950 million demonstration and maturation contract to support the Advanced Battle Management System.
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13 JulySpace
US Trials Nano Satellites for Missile Defense
The US Missile Defense Agency launched two nanosatellites last month as part of a demonstration to see their viability within the missile defense communications architecture.
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8 JulyAmericas
US Navy Halts Development of Electromagnetic Railgun
The US Navy is canceling research and development on the much-hyped electromagnetic railgun after spending approximately half a billion dollars over 15 years.
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Jun- 2021 -9 JuneDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
US Military Tests Multi-Layered, Non-Kinetic Counter-Drone System
The US military has tested a multi-layered counter-drone at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
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8 JuneAmericas
DoD Outlines Tenets for Responsible AI Implementation
The US Department of Defense has outlined the foundational tenets for the accountable implementation of artificial intelligence.
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