He and the Army secretary separately visited For Cavazos recently. The U.S. Army fell roughly 10,000 recruits short of its goal in fiscal year 2023, though the service…
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Defense Department Hosts Data & AI Symposium
Discussions will center around the future use of technology in the DOD. The Defense Department’s Chief Digital and Intelligence Office is hosting the Advantage DoD 2024: Defense Data…
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U.S. Air and Space Forces Restructure to Address China
Changes include bringing back warrant officers. U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently announced significant changes to the Air Force and Space Force, reintroducing the warrant officer position…
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U.S. Navy Plans Future Operation of Unmanned Fleet
Technological advancements are leading to prototypes for drone vessels. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti said that the Navy is incorporating emerging technologies with an expectation of…
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Pentagon Begins Underwater Drone Prototype Development
Defense Innovation Unit awards contracts to three technology companies. The Pentagon announced this month that contracts have been awarded to three companies for the development of undersea drones…
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Defense Secretary Attends NATO Meetings Virtually
Secretary Austin returned to the hospital this week with a bladder issue. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin canceled his trip to Brussels to attend NATO defense talks in…
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Marine Corps Marks End of Harrier Era, Shifts Focus to F-35
Final graduates and pilots complete training, signaling the conclusion of the aircraft’s service. The final class of U.S. Marine Corps Harrier mechanics completed their training, coinciding with the…
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House Legislation Seeks More Information on Havana Syndrome
The bill requires the Pentagon to provide detailed health reports to Congress. Members of the House are questioning the conclusion by the U.S. intelligence community that the Havana…
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Defense Secretary Returns to Hospital
This time he officially transferred duties to the deputy secretary. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday for…
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The Pentagon Invests in Revitalizing U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
The grants are part of the RESHAPE initiative. The Department of Defense (DOD) has granted contracts totaling $49 million to Micross Components and the government of Osceola County,…
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