🏛️ Trump Renames Pentagon as Department of War

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🏛️ Trump Renames Pentagon as Department of War Read More

🛡️ Leidos Unveils “Sea Dagger” Design to Advance UK Maritime Autonomy Read More

🔫 Army Receives First Laser-Armed Squad Vehicles Read More

✈️ Flight Tests Begin on Air Force’s New E-4C “Doomsday Plane” Read More

🤖 U.S. Navy Exploring Machine Learning Combat Assistants for Submarines Read More

🎱 Plus 13 other news stories you may like

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🏛️ Trump Renames Pentagon as Department of War

• President Trump signed an order officially renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War.

• The White House said the change reflects a focus on deterrence and readiness against global adversaries.

• Critics argue the move is symbolic and could alter how the U.S. is perceived internationally.
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🛡️ Leidos Unveils “Sea Dagger” Design to Advance UK Maritime Autonomy

• Leidos revealed its “Sea Dagger” design aimed at strengthening the UK’s maritime autonomy capabilities.

• The concept is intended to support the Royal Navy with unmanned surface vessels optimized for surveillance, reconnaissance, and modular mission packages.

• The project underscores growing UK-U.S. collaboration in autonomous naval systems.
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🔫 Army Receives First Laser-Armed Squad Vehicles

• The U.S. Army has fielded its first Infantry Squad Vehicles equipped with high-energy laser weapons.

• The laser-armed platforms are designed to defeat small drones and provide short-range air defense for maneuver units.

• Officials said the milestone advances the Army’s effort to integrate directed-energy weapons into frontline formations.
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✈️ Flight Tests Begin on Air Force’s New E-4C “Doomsday Plane”

• The Air Force has started flight testing of its new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center, the next-generation “Doomsday Plane.”

• The aircraft is built to ensure nuclear command-and-control and continuity of government during a crisis.

• The E-4C replaces aging E-4Bs and introduces hardened communications, electromagnetic pulse protection, and advanced command systems.
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🤖 U.S. Navy Exploring Machine Learning Combat Assistants for Submarines

• The Navy launched an initiative to assess machine learning “combat assistants” that could support submarine crews.

• The assistants would help operators analyze data, recommend tactics, and improve situational awareness in undersea combat.

• Officials emphasized the effort is in early stages but reflects growing interest in AI at the tactical level.
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🌏 Other Important News

✈️ Air

• MQ-28A Ghost Bat conducts first operational demonstration Read More

• Army tests Anduril/Meta/Rivet virtual reality goggles under IVAS program Read More

🪖 Land

• U.S. Army soldiers test new class of multipurpose drones Read More

• Army picks startup Rivet to build AI-enabled soldier glasses Read More

🌊 Sea

• Navy command partners with National Park Service on community outreach Read More

• Kentucky Air Guard special tactics airmen test maritime skill in Caribbean Read More

🌐 Global & Strategic

• Heidi Berg nominated by Trump to lead Fleet Cyber Command Read More

• Senator Rubio warns cartels after U.S. strike on Venezuelan boat raises tensions Read More

• Space Development Agency Director Derek Tournear steps down Read More

🤖 Tech & Innovation

• Autonomy proving ground conducts first alternative navigation flight Read More

• Joby demonstrates long-range autonomous flight Read More

• Robotican unveils rolling drone warhead Read More

• Defense Health Agency unveils new online search tool Read More

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