NRL laser demo collapses two defense missions into one platform
NRL demonstrated a single laser system that transmits power wirelessly and switches to counter-drone defense without interruption, collapsing two separate logistics and defense functions onto one Boeing-integrated platform.
CACI's autonomous drone-killer wins joint-force approval after border tests
CACI's SkyValor counter-UAS system cleared for military-wide deployment following live validation at the southern border, signaling the Pentagon is moving autonomous drone defense from pilot to operational status.
Pentagon opens equity checkbook for U.S. drone makers
Trump administration explores direct government equity stakes in drone manufacturers through the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital, fundamentally restructuring access to defense capital.
Pentagon awards Perennial Autonomy $500M counter-drone contract
JIATF-401 awards Perennial Autonomy a $500M three-year contract for three drone interceptor platforms, marking the largest C-UAS procurement and a shift from million-dollar missiles to sub-$20K attritable systems.
Pentagon deploys directed-energy drones systems to 5 U.S. bases
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 selected five military installations to field high-energy laser and microwave counter-drone systems, marking the first operational homeland deployment of directed-energy C-UAS technology.
Pacific Defense wins Marine Corps EW prototype, signaling shift to open architecture
Pacific Defense awarded 12-month USMC contract to prototype software-defined electronic warfare systems, establishing foothold for cross-service MOSA/CMOSS adoption in tactical EW.