U.S. tests drone swarms for near-peer war, cuts field to some 25 firms
The U.S. Department of War has narrowed its Swarm Forge drone program from more than 130 competing companies to approximately 25 key industry partners.
U.S. Department of War warns of limited capacity to increase weapons production in a crisis
The United States lacks the industrial capacity to rapidly increase production of key weapons systems and munitions in a crisis, the Department of War warned in a new strategy.
U.S. Department of War orders faster counter-drone approvals, with 30-day escalation rule and limits on repeat safety reviews
The U.S. Department of War has directed officials to accelerate counter-drone approvals by reusing relevant assessments and removing unnecessary administrative barriers.
Hegseth sets out autonomous warfare command and resilient military basing plans in six initiatives for U.S. force development
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans for a new combatant command dedicated to autonomous warfare and a program to make U.S. military installations more self-sufficient.
Pentagon launches FORTRESS America to secure military supply chains and energy independence under new homeland defense program
The U.S. Department of War has launched FORTRESS America to secure the energy, industrial capacity and infrastructure needed to sustain military operations under any conditions.
Perennial Autonomy beats 10 rivals to win U.S. Department of War deep-strike drone trial after delivering 120 production-ready aircraft
Perennial Autonomy won the deep-strike category in the Department of War’s Drone Dominance Program Gauntlet II evaluation at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Hegseth says Saronic sea drone rescued U.S. pilots and struck Iranian naval facility in first American combat deployment
The vessel rescued two Army aviators off Oman in June and was used the following month in a U.S. strike on an Iranian naval facility.
U.S. Department of War says AIM-260 production expansion will strengthen missile supply chain and support foreign sales
The U.S. Department of War is seeking a sustained increase in AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile production to meet domestic requirements and support foreign military sales.
U.S. Air Force to begin Boeing 737 Max 8 purchases under planned $250 million deal to expand transport and logistics capacity
The U.S. Department of War has approved the start of Boeing 737 Max 8 purchases for the U.S. Air Force.
Lockheed Martin says new U.S. agreement will accelerate AIM-260 production for F-22 and F-35 fighters under planned multiyear deal
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of War have signed a framework agreement to accelerate production and delivery of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile.
U.S. Department of War orders defense procurement overhaul to cut contractor costs, widen competition and speed weapons production
Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg has ordered the department to reduce contractor accounting, audit and compliance requirements.
U.S. Air Force plans 1,000 autonomous aircraft by 2032 while Space Force confirms on-orbit weapons for joint force defense
The U.S. Air Force plans to field at least 500 Collaborative Combat Aircraft by 2032 and, with budget support, another 500 Mass Modular Aircraft.