{ "count": 41, "items": [ { "id": 19323, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/13/dia-artificial-intelligence-agent-to-agents", "title": "DIA’s artificial intelligence chief envisions ‘agent-to-agents’ interactions that support military operations", "summary": "\"That's where this is going,” Maj. Gen. Robert Kinney said. The post DIA’s artificial intelligence chief envisions ‘agent-to-agents’ interactions that support military operations appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security,agents-autonomy", "published_at": "2026-08-13T22:27:55.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/19323" }, { "id": 19324, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/13/feinberg-funding-palantir-memo-pentagon-bond-program", "title": "Pentagon’s nascent BOND program informed Feinberg’s new ‘Funding Palantir’ memo", "summary": "The new guidance has sparked more questions than Defense Department officials would answer this week. The post Pentagon’s nascent BOND program informed Feinberg’s new ‘Funding Palantir’ memo appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-08-13T21:33:41.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/19324" }, { "id": 18906, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/12/pentagon-science-and-technology-joseph-jewell", "title": "Pentagon’s S&T boss touts early benefits of re-org, including ‘virtuous cycles of collaboration’", "summary": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Joseph Jewell briefed DefenseScoop on the DOD’s new structure to enable innovation. The post Pentagon’s S&T boss touts early benefits of re-org, including ‘virtuous cycles of collaboration’ appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-08-12T21:56:12.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/18906" }, { "id": 18133, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/10/new-dod-innovation-hub-production-of-military-fabrics", "title": "New DOD innovation hub will confront ‘unacceptable vulnerabilities’ in production of military fabrics", "summary": "The Pentagon is standing up its ninth Manufacturing Innovation Institute in North Carolina. The post New DOD innovation hub will confront ‘unacceptable vulnerabilities’ in production of military fabrics appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-08-10T22:34:03.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/18133" }, { "id": 17563, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/07/pentagon-war-data-platform-integration-plans-under-scrutiny", "title": "War Data Platform integration plans under scrutiny as DOD hustles to weaponize AI", "summary": "Sources familiar with the deal expressed unease about the government’s handling of this significant procurement decision. The post War Data Platform integration plans under scrutiny as DOD hustles to weaponize AI appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-08-07T21:10:09.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/17563" }, { "id": 17564, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/07/commercial-satellite-revolution-changing-warfare-how-america-can-stay-ahead", "title": "The commercial satellite revolution is changing warfare — here’s how America can stay ahead", "summary": "The convergence of commercial satellite imagery, resilient communications, SAR space platforms, and AI-enabled analysis demonstrates a fundamental shift in military space power that the United States should work to harness. The post The commercial satellite revolution is changing warfare — here’s how America can stay ahead appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-08-07T14:15:16.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/17564" }, { "id": 17216, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/06/marine-corps-ai-hackathon-training-education", "title": "Marine Corps will hold AI ‘hackathon’ to prototype tools for training, education", "summary": "A Marine Corps spokesperson said there are no rank requirements to participate in the hackathon and that judges will be a mix of military, government civilian and industry leadership. The post Marine Corps will hold AI ‘hackathon’ to prototype tools for training, education appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "dlawrence", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security,children-education", "published_at": "2026-08-06T17:13:06.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/17216" }, { "id": 17217, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/06/navy-robotic-and-autonomous-systems-portfolio-staff", "title": "Navy considers relocating robotic and autonomous systems staff amid broader portfolio restructuring", "summary": "The review of the potential relocation of personnel comes as the Navy is creating a new role to oversee the RAS portfolio. The post Navy considers relocating robotic and autonomous systems staff amid broader portfolio restructuring appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "agents-autonomy", "published_at": "2026-08-06T16:33:19.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/17217" }, { "id": 16785, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/05/salesforce-plans-deliver-newly-authorized-ai-agents-across-dod", "title": "Salesforce previews plans to deliver newly authorized ‘AI agents’ across DOD", "summary": "The company's signature agentic AI product offering is officially approved compliant to operate at DOD Impact Level 5. The post Salesforce previews plans to deliver newly authorized ‘AI agents’ across DOD appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "agents-autonomy", "published_at": "2026-08-05T09:00:00.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/16785" }, { "id": 16411, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/04/space-force-awards-contracts-aircraft-tracking-satellites", "title": "Space Force awards $615M in deals for second batch of aircraft-tracking satellites", "summary": "The new contracts build off the $4.16 billion award given to SpaceX in May, which tasked the company to develop an initial satellite constellation for the SB-AMTI program. The post Space Force awards $615M in deals for second batch of aircraft-tracking satellites appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "measley", "category": "news", "topics": "privacy-surveillance", "published_at": "2026-08-04T22:13:21.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/16411" }, { "id": 15991, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/08/03/pentagon-exploring-ai-to-monitor-military-inmates-phone-calls", "title": "Pentagon exploring AI to monitor military inmates’ phone calls", "summary": "Officials want to expand the surveillance of communications made by individuals incarcerated in the Military Correctional Complex. The post Pentagon exploring AI to monitor military inmates’ phone calls appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "privacy-surveillance,military-security", "published_at": "2026-08-03T19:29:43.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/15991" }, { "id": 15070, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/30/hung-cao-john-cremins-navy-intelligence-and-security", "title": "Acting SECNAV Hung Cao taps former Navy SEAL-turned-defense exec to lead I&S", "summary": "John Cremins was appointed to serve as the deputy under secretary of the Navy for intelligence and security. The post Acting SECNAV Hung Cao taps former Navy SEAL-turned-defense exec to lead I&S appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-30T19:55:58.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/15070" }, { "id": 14703, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/29/navy-network-consolidation-initiative-nswc-corona", "title": "Navy using LETHALITY Consortium to advance network consolidation initiative", "summary": "The initiative is intended to modernize and consolidate IT and data architectures at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division. The post Navy using LETHALITY Consortium to advance network consolidation initiative appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-29T16:31:12.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/14703" }, { "id": 14704, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/29/av-applied-intuition-collaborative-autonomy-mayhem-10-drone", "title": "AV and Applied Intuition team up to bring collaborative autonomy to new Mayhem 10 drone", "summary": "“Our Acuity ISR/Strike software brings collaborative autonomy to Mayhem 10, rapidly delivering next-generation capabilities through platform-agnostic software with operator oversight,” said Jason Brown, general manager of Applied Intuition. The post AV and Applied Intuition team up to bring collaborative autonomy to new Mayhem 10 drone appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "dlawrence", "category": "news", "topics": "agents-autonomy", "published_at": "2026-07-29T10:30:00.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/14704" }, { "id": 14304, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/28/us-military-ai-task-force-united-arab-emirates", "title": "U.S. military forms first bilateral AI task force with United Arab Emirates", "summary": "Task Force Talon Synapse is slated to soon be fully operational, but some observers question its ultimate value. The post U.S. military forms first bilateral AI task force with United Arab Emirates appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-28T20:26:52.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/14304" }, { "id": 13936, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/27/ig-report-spotlights-navy-staffing-strains-impacting-undersea-surveillance", "title": "Redacted watchdog report spotlights Navy staffing strains impacting undersea surveillance", "summary": "The Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General warned that manning the IUSS has proven to be an \"enduring challenge\" for the Navy. The post Redacted watchdog report spotlights Navy staffing strains impacting undersea surveillance appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "privacy-surveillance,military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-27T21:22:04.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/13936" }, { "id": 13310, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/24/diu-first-active-duty-military-deputy-meet-future-fights-with-swagger", "title": "DIU’s first active-duty military deputy wants to help U.S. forces meet future fights ‘with swagger’", "summary": "Two senior officials discussed the Defense Innovation Unit's plan to equip American forces with the right and best weapons, faster than ever before. The post DIU’s first active-duty military deputy wants to help U.S. forces meet future fights ‘with swagger’ appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-24T21:30:29.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/13310" }, { "id": 13311, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/23/trump-authorizes-ai-map-defense-supply-chains", "title": "Trump authorizes use of AI for defense supply chain mapping", "summary": "The president issued an EO this week on “Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials.\" The post Trump authorizes use of AI for defense supply chain mapping appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-23T20:13:46.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/13311" }, { "id": 13312, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/23/gdit-adaptive-weapons-trusted-autonomy-future-fires", "title": "How adaptive weapons and trusted autonomy are reshaping the future of fires", "summary": "The next leap in lethality will depend less on advanced weapons alone and more on software-driven munitions that can adapt, scale and earn commanders’ trust. The post How adaptive weapons and trusted autonomy are reshaping the future of fires appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "swhitehorne", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security,agents-autonomy", "published_at": "2026-07-23T18:30:00.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/13312" }, { "id": 12823, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/22/northrop-grumman-launches-mission-robotic-vehicle-jetpack-pods", "title": "Northrop Grumman launches in-space servicing satellites for life-extension missions", "summary": "The Mission Robotic Vehicle will attach life-extending orbital \"jetpacks\" to sustain three commercial satellites years after they run out of fuel. The post Northrop Grumman launches in-space servicing satellites for life-extension missions appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "measley", "category": "news", "topics": "agents-autonomy", "published_at": "2026-07-22T19:49:45.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/12823" }, { "id": 12479, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/21/cyber-shield-exercise-power-sector-operational-technology", "title": "Latest Guard-led Cyber Shield exercise is focused on protecting the power sector, including OT", "summary": "More than 1,000 troops and civilian experts are participating in the event. The post Latest Guard-led Cyber Shield exercise is focused on protecting the power sector, including OT appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-21T20:10:38.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/12479" }, { "id": 12480, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/21/pentagon-investigating-ufo-uap-event-near-virginia-coast", "title": "Pentagon investigating mysterious UAP event reported by the Navy near Virginia’s coast", "summary": "The department’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office released its latest, annual UAP caseload analysis this week. The post Pentagon investigating mysterious UAP event reported by the Navy near Virginia’s coast appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "finance-investment", "published_at": "2026-07-21T19:19:16.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/12480" }, { "id": 12481, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/21/navy-submarine-production-technology-acquisition", "title": "How technology and acquisition reform are propelling Navy submarine production", "summary": "Defense and industry leaders outline how centralized accountability, industrial base funding, and gaming-engine floor training are modernizing naval shipyards. The post How technology and acquisition reform are propelling Navy submarine production appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Wyatt Kash", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security,transparency", "published_at": "2026-07-21T18:30:00.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/12481" }, { "id": 12093, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/20/from-job-descriptions-to-skills-intelligence", "title": "From job descriptions to skills intelligence", "summary": "How defense agencies can build a skills-based workforce without rebuilding from scratch. The post From job descriptions to skills intelligence appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "swhitehorne", "category": "news", "topics": "jobs-economy,military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-20T18:35:38.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/12093" }, { "id": 12094, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/20/coast-guard-high-energy-laser-technologies-rfi", "title": "Coast Guard issues RFI as it considers arming vessels with high-energy lasers", "summary": "Primary “targets of interest” that the service might want to zap include aerial and maritime drones. The post Coast Guard issues RFI as it considers arming vessels with high-energy lasers appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "environment", "published_at": "2026-07-20T17:32:07.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/12094" }, { "id": 11496, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/17/military-handheld-blood-testing-devices-diagnose-tbi", "title": "Military services leaning into handheld blood testing devices to diagnose TBIs", "summary": "“In Central Command, we’re seeing disproportionately high traumatic brain injury rates in air defense,” said Col. Jessica Peck, a command surgeon. “Even a mild traumatic brain injury can significantly degrade effectiveness, impacting coordination, emotional regulation, spatial awareness, and decision-making.” The post Military services leaning into handheld blood testing devices to diagnose TBIs appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "dlawrence", "category": "news", "topics": "regulation,healthcare,military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-17T21:21:08.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/11496" }, { "id": 11497, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/17/dod-accenture-investigate-supply-chain-vulnerability-military-medicine", "title": "DOD selects Accenture to investigate ‘existential supply chain vulnerability’ threatening military medicine", "summary": "The company is expected to deliver comprehensive, data-driven reports and assessments to illuminate and secure the military’s medical supply chain. The post DOD selects Accenture to investigate ‘existential supply chain vulnerability’ threatening military medicine appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "safety-alignment,healthcare,military-security,finance-investment", "published_at": "2026-07-17T18:34:06.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/11497" }, { "id": 11150, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/16/hung-cao-navy-strategy-weaponize-data-artificial-intelligence", "title": "SECNAV Hung Cao unveils plan for Navy to ‘out-learn and out-fight any adversary’ with AI", "summary": "The sea service released its new \"Strategy to Weaponize Data and Artificial Intelligence\" this week. The post SECNAV Hung Cao unveils plan for Navy to ‘out-learn and out-fight any adversary’ with AI appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-16T20:14:32.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/11150" }, { "id": 10770, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/closing-zero-trust-file-security-gap", "title": "How defense organizations can close zero trust’s file security gap", "summary": "Learn how defense organizations can detect and neutralize malicious content hidden in trusted files while protecting data integrity and mission speed. The post How defense organizations can close zero trust’s file security gap appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "swhitehorne", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-15T18:30:00.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/10770" }, { "id": 10771, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/15/air-force-live-fire-test-missile-anduril-cca-drone", "title": "Air Force reaches CCA milestone with live-firing of missile from Anduril’s robotic fighter jet", "summary": "“We’re one step closer to delivering capabilities to the warfighter,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said in a statement. The post Air Force reaches CCA milestone with live-firing of missile from Anduril’s robotic fighter jet appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "agents-autonomy", "published_at": "2026-07-15T17:43:59.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/10771" }, { "id": 10772, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/15/diu-owen-west-aims-to-reduce-the-militarys-cost-per-kill", "title": "In its next chapter, DIU aims to reduce the military’s ‘cost per kill’", "summary": "In an exclusive interview with DefenseScoop, Owen West shared new details about his vision to reshape DIU’s operational structure to fit its modern mission. The post In its next chapter, DIU aims to reduce the military’s ‘cost per kill’ appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-15T15:15:26.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/10772" }, { "id": 10414, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/14/defense-industry-procurement-model-speed-drone-deployment", "title": "Defense industry shifts procurement model to speed drone deployment", "summary": "The rapid evolution of software-centric vehicles on the battlefield has placed new pressures on the Department of War to restructure its acquisition models. The post Defense industry shifts procurement model to speed drone deployment appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "swhitehorne", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-14T18:30:00.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/10414" }, { "id": 10225, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/14/sda-contract-awards-additional-golden-dome-missile-tracking-sats", "title": "SDA awards $1.75B in deals for additional Golden Dome missile tracking sats", "summary": "The 36 missile warning and tracking satellites are expected to launch by the end of 2028 in support of Golden Dome. The post SDA awards $1.75B in deals for additional Golden Dome missile tracking sats appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "measley", "category": "news", "topics": "privacy-surveillance", "published_at": "2026-07-14T17:36:26.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/10225" }, { "id": 2623, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/13/corsair-maritime-drones-attack-iran", "title": "U.S. military uses Corsair maritime drones to attack Iran", "summary": "The robotic platforms, which are built by Saronic, were recently employed in an attack against Iran for the first time. The post U.S. military uses Corsair maritime drones to attack Iran appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security,agents-autonomy", "published_at": "2026-07-13T19:38:32.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/2623" }, { "id": 2624, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/13/havana-syndrome-payments-directed-energy-bio-effects", "title": "Pentagon disburses Havana Syndrome compensation, rebrands team focused on ‘Directed Energy Bio-Effects’", "summary": "The Anomalous Health Incidents cross-functional team has been renamed as officials focus on \"non-kinetic threats.\" The post Pentagon disburses Havana Syndrome compensation, rebrands team focused on ‘Directed Energy Bio-Effects’ appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "healthcare,environment", "published_at": "2026-07-13T15:25:02.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/2624" }, { "id": 2625, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/10/cmmc-pqc-requirements-defense-contractors-cybersecurity", "title": "What the Pentagon’s new post-quantum cryptography directive means for defense contractors", "summary": "The Defense Department wants to introduce PQC requirements into the CMMC program, but experts warn industry and the underlying technology is far from ready. The post What the Pentagon’s new post-quantum cryptography directive means for defense contractors appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "measley", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-10T18:44:34.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/2625" }, { "id": 2626, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/09/war-data-platform-integration-accenture-task-order", "title": "Post-Advana rebrand, Accenture selected for $821M War Data Platform integration deal", "summary": "Officials from the company, Defense Department and General Services Administration were unforthcoming about the procurement. The post Post-Advana rebrand, Accenture selected for $821M War Data Platform integration deal appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Brandi Vincent", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-09T18:19:13.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/2626" }, { "id": 2627, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/09/pentagon-joint-laser-weapon-system-defeat-drone-swarms", "title": "Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms", "summary": "Defense officials have long-touted the benefits of directed energy systems such as their high-speed engagement, low cost-per-shot and deep magazines. The post Pentagon awards deals for laser weapons that could shoot down drone swarms appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security,environment", "published_at": "2026-07-09T16:46:35.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/2627" }, { "id": 2629, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/09/army-social-media-policy-dan-driscoll-directive", "title": "New directive from Army leadership centralizes and restricts social media accounts", "summary": "Under the new policy, commanders across the service must archive records and deactivate unauthorized organizational accounts within 30 days. The post New directive from Army leadership centralizes and restricts social media accounts appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "regulation", "published_at": "2026-07-09T15:47:10.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/2629" }, { "id": 2632, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/09/turning-defense-workforce-data-into-mission-readiness", "title": "Turning defense workforce data into mission readiness", "summary": "How AI-powered platforms move defense agencies from reactive staffing to predictive workforce planning and improved readiness. The post Turning defense workforce data into mission readiness appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "swhitehorne", "category": "news", "topics": "jobs-economy,military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-09T13:18:37.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/2632" }, { "id": 2635, "url": "https://defensescoop.com/2026/07/08/pentagon-opens-application-window-for-paid-cyber-apprenticeships", "title": "Pentagon opens application window for paid cyber apprenticeships", "summary": "The initiative comes as the Pentagon faces challenges in competing with the private sector to hire established cyber experts. The post Pentagon opens application window for paid cyber apprenticeships appeared first on DefenseScoop .", "authors": "Jon Harper", "category": "news", "topics": "military-security", "published_at": "2026-07-08T18:28:49.000Z", "source": "DefenseScoop", "ethics_ai_record_url": "https://ethics.ai/record/2635" } ], "attribution": "via ethics.ai" }