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DARPA is developing lightweight radioisotope power cells that could keep drones, satellites, and remote systems operating for up to 30 years using recycled nuclear waste as fuel. Source: Lauren C. Williams - Defense One

The Trump administration's supplemental budget request includes billions for munitions, drones, cyber capabilities, autonomy, and Space Force programs - offering a glimpse into the Pentagon's future priorities.

Air Force One's new interim aircraft has entered commissioning flights, the final step before presidential service. The aircraft's mission: a secure airborne command post designed to support the president anywhere in the world. Source: Stephen Losey - Defense News

Golden Dome is already reshaping the space industry. As the Pentagon explores a massive space-based missile defense architecture, companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are shifting attention toward national security missions, satellite networks, and future defense opportunities.

Congratulations to Felix Rosenqvist on an incredible victory at the Indianapolis 500. Precision, composure, and performance when it mattered most. Proud to support competitors who operate at the highest level - on and off the track. -Team Decisive Point

The U.S. Navy is accelerating development of shipboard laser weapons designed to defeat drones and missiles at the speed of light. Systems like HELIOS are already operational as the Navy pushes toward a future “laser fleet.” Source: Megan Eckstein | Defense News

The Marine Corps is exploring robots capable of building Expeditionary Airfields in austere environments. The future battlefield may include autonomous systems building the infrastructure before forces even arrive. Source: Michael Peck — Defense News

The Army is accelerating AI cyber defense efforts after a major wargame with 14 tech firms simulated AI-driven attacks during a future Pacific conflict. Source: Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. - Breaking Defense

Just another day at #StandardNuclear. Moving America’s advanced nuclear fuel. 🇺🇸☢️

Marines in the Pacific will be the first to test a pilot-optional helicopter built for autonomous resupply missions - supporting distributed forces and reducing risk to aircrews. Source: Hope Hodge Seck - Defense News

The Space Force’s 15-year vision calls for more personnel, advanced simulators, and resilient satellite networks as space becomes a core warfighting domain. Source: Michael Peck - Defense News

The Best Ranger Competition: 60+ hours, 100+ miles, and no margin for error. Two-man teams of Ranger-qualified soldiers pushed to their limits to determine who truly earns the title of Best Ranger.

Artemis II has returned, completing the first crewed Moon mission in 50+ years. ~700,000 miles traveled, record distances reached, and a high-speed reentry at 25,000 mph - paving the way for humanity’s return to the lunar surface.

Point of no return. Artemis II executed its translunar burn - sending humans beyond Earth orbit for the first time in 50+ years.

The Army just received its first optionally piloted Black Hawk (H-60Mx). It’s capable of flying with or without a crew, controlled by AI or even a tablet on the ground. A major step toward autonomous aviation. Source: DefenseScoop

“The spice must flow” #Dune

The Pentagon just boosted Golden Dome funding by $10B (now ~$185B) to accelerate space-based missile defense - focusing on tracking hypersonic threats earlier with new satellite networks and sensors. Source: Breaking Defense

The Pentagon’s new Chief Data Officer is tasked with pushing AI capabilities directly to warfighters, improving how the military collects and uses data to power systems like Project Maven and accelerate battlefield decision-making.

The Pentagon plans to order 30,000 one-way attack drones under its Drone Dominance initiative, prioritizing low-cost, rapidly deployable systems tested by servicemembers during the “Gauntlet” evaluation. Source: Valerie Insinna: Breaking Defense