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Cal Biesecker
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SpaceSDA Set To Resume Launches Thursday With Second Plane Of York Transport Layer Satellites
After a nine month pause in launches, the Space Development Agency (SDA) on Thursday plans to launch the next plane of 21 York Space Systems [YSS] data transport satellites into […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAuriga Space Adapting Electromagnetic Launch Tech For Counter-Drone Interception
Auriga Space on Wednesday said it has signed a three-year research and development agreement (CRADA) with an Army science and technology command to advance the startup’s electromagnetic launch technology for […]
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Army Negotiating With AV On Enduring-High Energy Laser Contract, Lozano Says
- DoD Awards $548 Million In APFIT Funds, Including First Software Investments
- Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns
- Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost
- European Companies To Jointly Develop New Missile Defense Interceptor
- BAE Systems To Furnish EPAWSS For F-15K Fighters
- Navy Releases Draft Notice For Naval Modular Missile Interceptor
- Singularity, Startup Developing Low-Cost Air Defense Systems, Exits Stealth With $80 Million Round
- Vatn Rapidly Develops Autonomous UUV For Mine Countermeasures
- Interview with Lt. Col. Adam Scher, Strategic Communications Advisor for the Joint Interagency Task Force-401
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Army Negotiating With AV On Enduring-High Energy Laser Contract, Lozano Says
- DoD Awards $548 Million In APFIT Funds, Including First Software Investments
- Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns
- Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost
- European Companies To Jointly Develop New Missile Defense Interceptor
- BAE Systems To Furnish EPAWSS For F-15K Fighters
- Navy Releases Draft Notice For Naval Modular Missile Interceptor
- Singularity, Startup Developing Low-Cost Air Defense Systems, Exits Stealth With $80 Million Round
- Vatn Rapidly Develops Autonomous UUV For Mine Countermeasures
- Interview with Lt. Col. Adam Scher, Strategic Communications Advisor for the Joint Interagency Task Force-401
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyInterview with Lt. Col. Adam Scher, Strategic Communications Advisor for the Joint Interagency Task Force-401
Lt. Col. Scher discusses how the Pentagon’s counter-drone task force is organizing its cross functional teams to quickly meet warfighter needs, including a focus on hiring experts and giving them […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDoD Awards $548 Million In APFIT Funds, Including First Software Investments
The Defense Department on Tuesday announced 30 awards totaling $548.1 million for companies to help companies transition their innovative solutions into production, marking the final fiscal year 2026 round of […]
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Business/FinancialSingularity, Startup Developing Low-Cost Air Defense Systems, Exits Stealth With $80 Million Round
Singularity, a startup developing low-cost air defense systems to counter similarly low-cost munitions, has emerged from stealth with an $80 million funding round let by Khosla Ventures and Felicis. The […]
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Unmanned SystemsVatn Rapidly Develops Autonomous UUV For Mine Countermeasures
Building on its multi-role Skelmir 6 autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), Vatn Systems on Tuesday introduced SIGURD, a modular mine countermeasure system capable of detecting undersea mines at depths up […]
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- L3Harris And Sierra Space Receive $1.75 Billion For SDA Tranche 3, Tracking Layer
- TOTE Wins $2.2 Billion Navy LSM Management Contract
- CENTCOM Uses Saronic USVs For One-Way Strikes In Latest Attacks On Iran
- Pentagon Suspends CMMC Phase II Plans, Cites Concerns With Compliance ‘Burdens’
- LITENING Large Aperture Pod, In USAF Operational Testing, May Aid C-UAS, Northrop Grumman Official Says
- DoD Awards CACI $100 Million To Supply Counter-UAS To Defend Southern Border
- Pentagon Invests $25 Million With ReElement To Process Recycled Magnets
- Media Gaggle With Sgt. Maj. Kellen Rowley, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Joint Interagency Task Force-401 Director
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- L3Harris And Sierra Space Receive $1.75 Billion For SDA Tranche 3, Tracking Layer
- TOTE Wins $2.2 Billion Navy LSM Management Contract
- CENTCOM Uses Saronic USVs For One-Way Strikes In Latest Attacks On Iran
- Pentagon Suspends CMMC Phase II Plans, Cites Concerns With Compliance ‘Burdens’
- LITENING Large Aperture Pod, In USAF Operational Testing, May Aid C-UAS, Northrop Grumman Official Says
- DoD Awards CACI $100 Million To Supply Counter-UAS To Defend Southern Border
- Pentagon Invests $25 Million With ReElement To Process Recycled Magnets
- Media Gaggle With Sgt. Maj. Kellen Rowley, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Joint Interagency Task Force-401 Director