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General Atomics Progresses Autonomy Infrastructure for UCAVs and More

The company’s recent flight test series features U.S. government-provided autonomy software.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. flies a government reference autonomy stack at Orange Flag 25-1 via MQ-20 Avenger. Credit: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

Air Force Acquisition Leader Views the Future

An official outlines a vision for improving the acquisition cycle.

An acquisition office in the Air Force is looking at innovative ways to get industry more involved in the solicitation process. Credit: Summit Art Creations-stock.adobe.com

Air Force’s PEO C3I&N Looks to the Future

The Life Cycle Management Center office is examining what is to come in terms of technologies and office management.

Pilots stand on top of the Air Force’s B-52H aircraft in an updated photo. The service’s Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (LCMC) is responsible for the B-52H Commercial Engine Replacement Program to keep the aircraft in service. The LCMC’s Program Executive Officer for Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, and Networks provides the underpinning of networks and cyber to support the service’s operations. Credit: U.S. Air Force

Staffing, Supply Chain and Congressional Budget Processes Still Remain Challenges for U.S. Navy

The sea service is impacted by these issues as its turns into the rough seas of Great Power Competition.

The Virginia-class submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut for a scheduled homeport shift in September 2020. The Navy's build of more Virginia-class submarines is delayed but will continue into 2027. Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jimmy Ivy III

Space Force Acquisition Must Be Effective, On Time and On Budget

Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy relays message of accountability to program managers and industry.

The U.S. Space Force is focusing on accountability from industry and its program managers. Credit: CHay_Tee/Shutterstock

Army Launches Generative AI Pilot for Acquisition

#CalibrateAI harnesses advanced technology, data analytics, machine learning and natural language processing.

Jennifer Swanson, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for data, engineering and software, seen here participating in AFCEA International’s TechNet Augusta conference in Augusta, Georgia, in August, has announced an Army pilot program to use a generative artificial intelligence tool known as #CalibrateAI to improve acquisition processes.

Sea Services Address Resourcing Gloom and Doom

Bigger budgets do not always boost buying power.

Panelists discuss military budgeting and resources during WEST 2024. Credit: Michael Carpenter/Jesse Karras

Army Adopts New Unified Network Operations Acquisition Strategy

The program executive office focuses on competitive prototyping contracts for rapid capability delivery.

The Army's program executive officer for tactical command, control and communications has changed the acquisition strategy for the Unified Network Operations program to focus on competitive prototyping rather than longer-term development to field capabilities more rapidly. Credit: Army photo

Army Aims for Agile Acquisition

PEOs embrace digital transformation.

Panelists discuss Army acquisition at TechNet Augusta 2023.

U.S. Marines' Modernization Strategy: Preparing for Littoral Warfare With Innovation and Efficient Acquisitions

The U.S. Marines engage modernization: a resourceful, competent and determined adversary.

A U.S. Marine plays a war-themed strategy board game based on World War II battles in Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan in 2019. Credit: Cpl. Timothy Hernandez, U.S. Marine Corps.