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Army plans to host new commercial data centers on at least 4 bases
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (368+ words) Published Apr 7, 2026 3:20 PM EDT The Army plans to host civilian-run data centers on its bases, according to recent federal contracting documents and official statements." As projects in civilian communities have faced major opposition, Army officials also acknowledged the potential for…...
The Army crowns the winners of its first drone competition
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (202+ words) Published Feb 22, 2026 5:56 PM EST Soldiers from across the Army raced quadcopters, tried out new inventions and tested out offensive drone tactics in the first Best Drone Warfighter Competition this past week." Notably, the Army did not send out requirements to…...
Air Force bans smart glasses for troops in uniform
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (640+ words) Published Feb 6, 2026 1:33 PM EST The Air Force is cracking down on smart glasses, banning them in its latest uniform regulation because of concerns over operational security. But the other services are letting commanders use their own discretion, or even using…...
Air Force plans for new electronic warfare squadron to aid combat training
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (337+ words) Published Jan 10, 2026 2:40 PM EST The Air Force plans to bring an electronics warfare squadron to its combat aviation training center at Nellis Air Force Base. Earlier this week the Air Force announced that the 562nd Electronic Warfare Squadron would be based…...
The Army is going to buy a million drones
5+ mon, 2+ hour ago (160+ words) Published Nov 7, 2025 2:32 PM EST The Army intends to buy a million drones in the next two to three years and step up its industrial capacity to keep soldiers supplied with millions more in the years to come. The ambitious shopping…...
Does the US military need a Cyber Force?
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (829+ words) Published Oct 27, 2025 9:45 AM EDT The U.S. military is hemorrhaging talent in cyber warfare, which national security experts warn could lead to America being outgunned and outsmarted by adversaries such as China, Russia, or Iran, who could use cyber weapons to wreak…...
Black Hawk drone with clamshell nose unveiled by Sikorsky
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (246+ words) Published Oct 13, 2025 2:27 PM EDT Sikorsky transformed a Black Hawk helicopter into an unmanned aircraft system. The new aircraft was announced and shown off Monday at the Association of the U.S Army annual conference in Washington D.C." The U-Hawk has 25% more cargo…...
Army plays ‘catch up’ on drone warfare with new operator course
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (561+ words) Published Aug 21, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Soldiers will have the chance to attend the Army's first official drone course to become experts in flying, building, and repairing them in combat. Officials at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama,…...
Soldiers using IVAS headsets, Dronebusters at the US-Mexico border
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (829+ words) Published Aug 20, 2025 2:45 PM EDT Soldiers on the U.S.-Mexico border are using high-tech equipment ranging from drone-warfare systems to futuristic headsets to spot migrants and summon border patrol agents. Among the high-tech gear the Army is putting through paces in its…...
The Navy flew a solar-powered drone for 73 hours straight
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (894+ words) Published Aug 5, 2025 1:55 PM EDT The Navy flew a solar-powered, unmanned drone for 73 hours straight, recharging the plane's batteries during the daytime on solar power to fly through night hours without coming back to earth." In total, officials with the Naval…...