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A Navy Ship Sailed to Hawaii and Back With No One on Board

When the Navy christened the Sea Hunter in 2016, officials said it could change the nature of U.S. maritime operations.

Army to Buy $39.6 Million Worth of Pocket-Sized Drones

Soldiers can use the onboard camera to look around corners in urban areas or recon unfamiliar terrain.

Pentagon Wants to Use AI to Predict the Next Wildfire or Earthquake

Officials unveiled the Trump administration's new effort to streamline the use and development of AI for homeland security.

One of Navy's Nuclear War Contingency Aircraft Damaged in Hangar Incident

A plane being towed out of a hangar clipped the structure, leading to what could amount to millions of dollars in repairs.

Pentagon Still Questioning How Smart to Make Its Drone Swarms

Multiple efforts to develop drone-swarming technology are now underway inside the Defense Department.

Navy Takes Out Drone in Groundbreaking Test for Supercarrier Gerald R. Ford

The Navy got a step closer to getting the first ship in its new class of aircraft carriers ready for combat missions.

New Hypoxia Sensor Aims to Make Military Trainer Aircraft Safer

A new helmet-based sensor that can read human biometrics alongside an aircraft's cockpit pressure levels just hit the market.

Marines' Classic Hornet Jets to Get Upgraded Radar

The U.S. Marine Corps' F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter fleet is getting a radar upgrade.

Marine Corps Awards Contract for LAV Fleet Upgrade

The Jan. 4 contract procured 60 hardware kits for the Light Armored Vehicle Reset Program.

Navy First Service to Test Smartphone Access to Personnel Records

The app eventually will allow sailors to read records and put in orders and leave requests.

Air Force Sends B-2 Stealth Bombers to Hawaii for Exercises

Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and more than 200 airmen landed this week at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Army Looking at AI-Controlled Weapons to Counter Enemy Fire

Until now, the military has required a human to be in the decision-making process for when to use deadly force.

Army Asks Industry to Build Muzzle Brakes for New Long-Range Artillery

The service wants its extended-reach cannon to have lighter muzzle brakes.

US Advise-and-Assist Missions Erode Leadership Skills, Army General Says

Gen. Stephen Townsend, TRADOC commander, said he is "troubled" that many young leaders don't believe in Army Mission Command.

Navy's F-35C on Track to Be Combat Ready Next Month

The U.S. Navy is on track to reach critical milestones and declare its F-35 Joint Strike Fighters ready for combat next month...

Google Artificial Intelligence Specialists May Help Military Pilots Breathe Better

A team of experts recently held a day-long event to trade ideas on how best to curb hypoxia-like events.

New Army Tech Connects Commanders with Deployed Units

The Army is developing tactical software that will allow commanders to communicate effectively with forward-deployed units.

Navy Pushes Hypersonic Weapon Plan as Putin Boasts He Already Has Them

John Richardson listed the Navy's intention to "develop and field an offensive hypersonic weapon by 2025" as a top priority.

Laser Weapons Are Future for Missile Defense, Space, Expert Says

The Pentagon has just a few years to decide whether it wants to invest heavily in the new technology.

Navy: Maintenance Backlogs Improving Despite Long Waits for Submarines

Navy officials sought to reassure lawmakers that the service's backlog for ship and submarine maintenance is improving.

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