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At the AFCEA TechNet Augusta conference, Maj. Gen. Jacqueline Denise McPhail, chief of the Army's Network Command (NETCOM), emphasized the necessity of a digital twin for the Army's networks. This comprehensive simulation would facilitate training and testing of both AI algorithms and personnel, pro...
The Army is testing small drones equipped with the Radiofrequency Delivery Effects Platform (RDEP) to deliver tailored cyber effects and jamming capabilities. This experimentation is part of the ongoing development of the 11th Cyber Battalion, which was established in 2022 to enhance tactical-level...
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) has shifted its perspective on high-altitude balloons, now viewing them as a transformative capability. Lt. Gen. John Rafferty expressed his initial skepticism but acknowledged their potential after observing their operational effectiveness duri...
The US Army has announced the redesignation of its Futures and Concepts Command to the US Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command (FASCOM). This change aims to enhance the integration of autonomous capabilities within the Army's warfighting functions under a new three-star command structure. Th...
The U.S. Army has officially redesignated its Futures and Concepts Command (FCC) as the Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command (FASCOM). Acting Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve announced this change during the annual AUSA conference, emphasizing the integration of autonomous and unmanned...
The U.S. Army is launching a new command and acquisition office focused on autonomous technology, as announced by Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle. This initiative follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plans for a four-star command, Autonomous Warfare Command (AUTOWARCOM), aimed at enhancing dron...
As military forces worldwide seek to learn from the Ukraine conflict, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are being rapidly integrated into operations. However, a former frontline commander of the UK Army recently concluded that these machines are not always the right tools for the job. During a high-in...
On the second day of AUSA 2026, the Army announced a significant change in its command structure, with acting Army Chief of Staff Gen. Chris LaNeve renaming Futures and Concepts Command to Futures and Autonomous Systems Command (FASCOM). This rebranding highlights the Army's increased focus on drone...
The Army has awarded contracts totaling approximately $93.6 million to nine companies for applications supporting the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative. This effort aims to enhance technology deployment at the corps level, with General Dynamics Mission Systems, Air Space Intellig...
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the United Arab Emirates are set to launch Task Force Talon Synapse, a pioneering joint military initiative focused on artificial intelligence. This task force aims to develop AI-powered capabilities for military operations, emphasizing intelligence, infrastruc...
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