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By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

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Tech Developments

The Border Patrol uses BlueHalo's Titan counter-UAS. (Photo: BlueHalo)

Citadel Defense Introduces New AI Software to Counter Air, Land and Sea Drones Citadel Defense has introduced new artificial intelligence-based software algorithms that allow its Titan counter-unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology to detect and defeat drone threats in the air, on land, and at sea. Citadel says its software will be rolled out to more than 100 Titan systems that are in the field. “Unmanned systems have changed the landscape of military, intelligence, and security operations,” says Christopher Williams, CEO…

Army

Army Secretary Says “We Need To Over-Invest in FLRAA To Get It Online As Quickly As Possible”

Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee’s defense panel (HAC-D), said on Thursday that the Army’s budget plan beginning in fiscal 2027 has more than $2 billion […]

Congress

Pentagon Fiscal 2027 Budget To Address Cannibalization Of Parts For F-35, Legislator Says

The Pentagon’s upcoming fiscal 2027 budget request will help reduce the cannibalization of parts for the F-35 fighter by Lockheed Martin [LMT], the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s […]

Budget

Trump’s $1.15 Trillion Request For DoD Is The ‘New Normal,” HASC Chairman Says

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—The Trump administration’s nearly $1.2 trillion baseline defense budget request for fiscal year 2027 will be adopted and will be the foundation for the “new normal” going forward, […]

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]