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Pentagon may ‘sacrifice’ traditional weapons to buy more drones if reconciliation fails: CTO - Breaking Defense

Pentagon may cut traditional arms to protect drones

Pentagon leaders may protect drone funding by cutting traditional systems.
A $350 billion reconciliation package includes major autonomy spending.
The comments show autonomous weapons rising in US defense priorities.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 13, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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As F-35 readiness lags, Pentagon seeks $13.7 billion boost: GAO - Breaking Defense

GAO says F-35 readiness keeps slipping as costs rise

GAO says the F-35 full mission capable rate fell from 38% to 25% between FY21 and FY25.
The Pentagon wants $13.7 billion more for sustainment through FY31.
The watchdog warns that cost pressure and industrial bottlenecks could still derail recovery plans.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 12, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Democrats Want a Military AI Restriction Law Following Anthropic's Pentagon Fallout

Democrats Push for Military AI Restrictions After Anthropic Pentagon Fallout

Sen. Schiff introduces HALO Act requiring human oversight of autonomous weapons.
Bill bans AI use in nuclear weapons and mass surveillance.
Follows Pentagon's fallout with Anthropic over AI guardrails.
Pentagon signed contracts with other AI firms after Anthropic split.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 10, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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New satellite antenna counters jamming while using 95% less power

New Reflectarray Antenna Blocks Jamming with 95% Less Power

The Pentagon is investing in a new reflectarray antenna that blocks jamming with 95% less power.
The antenna uses a flat surface with thousands of radiating elements to electronically steer beams and nullify interference.
Power consumption is reduced by 95% compared to conventional phased-array antennas.
The technology ensures secure military satellite communications in contested electronic warfare environments.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 8, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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Under ‘Drone Dominance’ push, Pentagon begins receiving small drones - Breaking Defense

Pentagon Starts Receiving FPV Drones Under Drone Dominance Push

The Defense Department has ordered 20,000 small FPV-style drones from 10 vendors.
Neros is leading deliveries, with 2,400 shipped and 1,040 accepted.
A second Gauntlet event is being planned for longer-range and close-quarters drone roles.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 31, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 30, 2026·via twz.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via twz.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via twz.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 12, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 11, 2026·via defenseone.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via universetoday.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 7, 2026·via artificialintelligence-news.com

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The Pentagon Wants to Field Laser Weapons at Scale Within 3 Years (via laserwars.net)

Pentagon Says Laser Weapons Are Near Scaled Demonstration

The Pentagon says laser weapon science is largely done and engineering scale is now the main hurdle.
Directed energy is tied to the planned Golden Dome missile shield.
A directed-energy demonstration is expected in summer 2028.

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Pentagon's Plans To Track Aircraft From Orbit Accelerated With New $4B SpaceX Deal

Space Force accelerates orbital aircraft-tracking push with $4.16 billion SpaceX award

The Space Force awarded SpaceX $4.16 billion for space-based airborne target tracking.
Officials say an early operational capability could reach orbit by 2028.
The effort supports a longer-term Pentagon shift from aircraft-based to space-based tracking.

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Poland joins Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace amid unexpected US deployment cancellation

Poland Joins Pentagon Counter-Drone Marketplace as Questions Persist Over US Force Posture

Poland signed on to the Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace.
The program is designed to speed allied access to interoperable counter-drone technologies.
The move comes after criticism of the Army’s cancelled rotational deployment to Poland.

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Strait of Hormuz escort missions would ‘exceed’ Navy’s capacity, CNO says - Breaking Defense

US Navy Says Strait of Hormuz Escort Duty Would Exceed Its Capacity

The Navy’s top officer said escorting ships through the strait would exceed naval capacity.
The US is continuing a blockade tied to Iranian maritime traffic.
Caudle said convoy-style escorts in a contested strait would be a very challenging mission.
The Navy views the blockade as a more effective and sustainable tool right now.

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'Have to be very careful': Special ops head calls for combat AI 'reality check' - Breaking Defense

Special Operations Chief Urges a Harder Standard for Combat AI

Adm. Frank Bradley said very few battlefield systems are using true AI at the edge today.
He argued that lethal force decisions must remain under human control under the Law of Armed Conflict.
The remarks point to a slower, more tightly validated path for combat AI adoption.

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Southern border is a 'sandbox' for counter-drone tech: NORTHCOM commander - Breaking Defense

The US Military Is Turning the Southern Border Into a Live Test Range for Counter-Drone Systems

NORTHCOM says vendors are being invited to test counter-drone systems on the southern border.
Gen. Gregory Guillot highlighted the need for portable protection that can follow patrolling soldiers.
An FAA and Defense Department assessment recently cleared high-energy laser systems for border use under safety controls.

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Five companies win DoD's Drone Dominance small drone 'Lethality Prize Challenge' - Breaking Defense

Pentagon names five winners in small-drone lethality challenge

The Pentagon chose five companies in its small-drone lethality challenge.
The effort targets scalable and affordable payloads for Group 1 drones.
Winners say the designation could speed certification and contract pathways.

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Pentagon's Mindset On E-7 Radar Aircraft It Tried To Axe Has Completely Changed: Hegseth

Pentagon reverses course on E-7 after earlier push to kill the radar aircraft program

The Pentagon is working to amend its FY2027 budget to add E-7 funding.
Pete Hegseth says the department’s mindset on the aircraft has fundamentally changed.
The urgency increased after an E-3 was lost in an Iranian attack in Saudi Arabia in March 2026.

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10,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles In Three Years Procurement Plan Laid Out By Pentagon (Updated)

Pentagon outlines plan to buy 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles in three years

The Pentagon says it wants a pathway to procure more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles in three years starting in 2027.
Framework agreements name Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos, and Zone 5 for the cruise-missile effort and Castelion for hypersonics.
The strategy is aimed at boosting stockpiles and strengthening the industrial base for future high-end conflict.

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CYBERCOM requests 2,660 percent increase in AI for cyber operations - Breaking Defense

US Cyber Command Seeks Sharp AI Spending Increase for Cyber Operations

US Cyber Command is requesting $138 million for AI for cyber operations in FY27, up from $5 million in FY26.
The command says AI is needed to process large data volumes, detect malicious activity, and respond faster than humans alone can.
The budget request targets measurable improvements across ISR, offensive cyber, defensive cyber, and foundational activities.

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US investors warm to Ukrainian defense startups—but export laws slow cooperation

Ukrainian defense startups are drawing US money, but export rules are slowing the deal flow

Ukrainian defense firms are drawing U.S. investors and Pentagon interest.
Drone and AI companies are leading that momentum.
Export-control delays are slowing technology transfer and joint development.

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An archival image from NASA's Apollo 17 mission to the moon in 1972 shows a lunar mountain range, with an enlarged inset photo highlighting three light-colored specks in the sky. (NASA Photo)

Pentagon Opens a New Archive of UAP Files, Including Material Linked to Apollo-Era Missions

The Pentagon released 161 UAP-related files spanning the 1940s to 2020.
The batch includes Apollo 12, Apollo 17, and Gemini 7 materials.
Officials say more files will be released through the PURSUE system.
The move extends a broader U.S. trend toward formal UAP transparency.

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Hegseth aims to cut through the bureaucracy with ‘Deal Team Six’

Pentagon forms 'Deal Team Six' to remake weapons contracting

The Pentagon created Deal Team Six inside its Economic Defense Unit.
The unit is meant to negotiate tougher terms with defense contractors.
The model pairs longer contracts with pressure on industry to fund more of its own expansion.

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Top Pentagon tech officials optimistic Mythos-style AI tools will improve cyber defense - Breaking Defense

Pentagon Leaders See Cyber AI as a Defensive Race, Not Just a Threat

Pentagon officials say cyber AI can improve defense as well as offense.
They argue AI could shrink patching timelines from weeks to seconds.
The department expects multiple major labs to produce similar cyber-capable models.

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Pentagon broadens its AI supplier roster as Washington reassesses which models it can trust

The source metadata says the U.S. government added four more AI companies to its favored supplier roster.
The Pentagon has signed agreements with Microsoft and Reflection AI, according to the supplied excerpt.
Anthropic’s role is being reconsidered, pointing to a more actively managed supplier strategy.

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