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Sean Batir moderates a panel at the Billington Cybersecurity Summit in Washington Sept. 12, 2025. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

Transparency is key as AI gets smarter, experts say

Cybersecurity panelists spotlighted multiple risks and threats posed by emerging frontier AI applications.

2 days ago By Brandi Vincent

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Alex Harstrick: How startup speed and private-sector risk-taking could reshape defense

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (August 20, 2025) U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, left, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Capt. Alexander Beal, assigned to Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) Commanding Officer, during a visit to the MCTSSA compound on Aug. 20, 2025. Gen. Smith was briefed on MCTSSA’s pivotal role in Project Dynamis, primarily focused on testing, experimentation, and prototyping of CJADC2 (Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control) capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Joseph R. Vincent, CTR/Released)

Marine Corps releases new guidance on Maven Smart System rollout

A new MARADMIN message provides initial guidance regarding the availability and integration of MSS for the Marine Corps.

5 days ago By Jon Harper

A person holds a telephone displaying the logo of Elon Musk s artificial intelligence grok in front of a background lit by a blue light in Kerlouan in Brittany in France on February 18 2025. (Photo by Vincent Feuray/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Hegseth asked to defend Pentagon’s ‘uniquely troubling’ deal with Musk-owned xAI

The company xAI was recently awarded a $200 million contract by the Defense Department.

Sep 11, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

A woman walks under a sign of big data analytics US software company Palantir at their stand ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on May 22, 2022. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Marine Corps reaches deal with Palantir for Maven Smart System

The technology will enhance intelligence, targeting and decision-making for joint fires integration, according to Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith.

Sep 10, 2025 By Jon Harper

Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a fireside chat at the Billington Cybersecurity Summit in Washington Sept. 10, 2025. (Photo credit: Billington CyberSecurity)

Joint Chiefs chairman wants ‘global risk algorithm’ to help measure threats worldwide

“I think there's always the risk of unintended escalation, and that's what's so important about using advanced tech tools to understand the environment that we're operating in…

Sep 10, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Gaining AI advantage: The need for trusted autonomy, transparency and control

A new report warns that fragmented, opaque AI tools are slowing the DOD's race to achieve decision dominance and why a new enterprise-to-edge approach, centered on trusted,…

Sep 9, 2025 By Scoop News Group

A CS-5000T drone is seen during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025. (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)

China’s military technology parade underscores need for more U.S. deterrents, experts say

Fighter jets, hypersonic missiles and AI-powered drones were among the capabilities showcased at China's recent “Victory Day” parade.

Sep 5, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2025) The Secretary of the Navy John Phelan at the U.S. Naval Academy’s class of 2025 graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacy Godfrey)

SECNAV Phelan orders major shakeup in Navy’s robotic, autonomous systems enterprise

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan issued a new memo Wednesday to department leaders.

Sep 4, 2025 By Jon Harper

A Soldier of the 25th Infantry Division fires a Switchblade 600 rocket from the Loitering Unmanned Systems Directed Requirement (LUS DR) system during a new equipment training at the Pohakuloa Training Area in Hilo, HI. (U.S. Army photo by SPC Antonio Deric, 25th Infantry Division)

DOD touts ‘successful transition’ for Replicator initiative — but questions linger

The Defense Department has remained secretive about Replicator since its inception.

Sep 3, 2025 By Brandi Vincent