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U.S. Air Force Taps Two Vendors to Build AI-Piloted Combat Drones

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 - by Jon Hemler

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) YFQ-42A prototypes on a California flight line during U.S. Air Force CCA flight testing. Image – U.S. Air Force. General Atomics and Anduril …

a military vehicle conducts a mine clearing exercise

U.S. Army Eyes New Autonomous Breaching Vehicle with ‘BaDGER’ Program

April 23, 2025April 22, 2025 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Army is seeking industry input for a next-generation autonomous breaching vehicle that could reduce risk to troops in warzones. The service recently released a Request for Information (RFI) …

small unmanned vessel outfitted with electronics and weaponsmoves through the water

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Esper Charts Course for Future Navy Fleet

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 - by Shaun McDougall

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper outlined plans to build a Navy fleet consisting of over 500 manned and unmanned ships by 2045. The planned fleet features a larger submarine component, …

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