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The maritime service’s massive effort mixes manned and unmanned systems.

The Defense Department’s road map seeks a rise in machines as it plans to morph toward more autonomy.

Nations may race to amass autonomous systems.

The Office of Naval Research is trawling for developing technologies to make the sea service more rapid in its mobility.

Both technical and human solutions must be at the ready before a space attack.

Service leadership seeks to reach 2025 goals faster.

An unmanned helicopter successful in war zone logistical missions soon could be used to extinguish wildfires.

After more than 13 years of continuous war, the U.S. military is entering a new era with a smaller force that faces new and expanding roles and challenges. As with all the services, the Navy’s and Marine Corps’ challenges are complicated by budget tightening amid an evolving and broadening security environment.

People often ask me about what keeps me awake at night after a long career in the military. What is the country that worries me the most? Russia? China? Iran? Pakistan? All are good candidates; but the most dangerous and unpredictable is North Korea.

The legacy of five prominent AFCEA leaders continues on through ROTC scholarships named in their honor. Lt. Gen. James Rockwell, USA; Vice Adm. Jon L. Boyes, USN; Lt. Gen. Ron Iverson, USAF; Lt. Gen. John Dubia, USA; and Mort Marks have made significant contributions in developing, promoting and fostering the concepts, aims and goals of the AFCEA Educational Foundation.