HERALDDefense, space and technological autonomy. Original documents, development stages and clear sources.
DefenseProject Agincourt leaders issued an open letter to industry partners and the joint force this week, establishing the tone for the Autonomous Warfare Command's development.
Original source: Archive · 2026-10-26 · U.S. Department of Defense News ↗
DefenseNavy and Army repurposed divested MQ-8C Fire Scout helicopters into rapid test assets, demonstrating joint force agility and resource optimization.
Original source: Archive · 2026-10-24 · U.S. Department of Defense Features ↗
DefenseAir Force Academy cadets use humanoid and quadruped robots to research how emerging technologies influence human behavior and decision-making, preparing them to work with autonomous systems as future officers.
Original source: Archive · 2026-10-24 · U.S. Department of Defense Features ↗
DefenseTwo diesel-hybrid variants of Ocius' Bluebottle Hybrid USV are participating in the US Navy-led Maritime Big Play Pacific exercise throughout October.
Original source: Naval News ↗
DefenseAir Force will require its maintenance enterprise to sustain AI-enabled uncrewed systems after fielding.
Original source: DefenseScoop ↗
DefenseNavy expands contract ceiling for Gecko Robotics AI-enabled repair robots.
Original source: DefenseScoop ↗
DefenseHD Hyundai and Anduril demonstrated integrated VAone and Lattice USV autonomy off California.
Original source: Naval News ↗
DefenseGuangzhou imagery shows a second suspected Chinese UUV mothership designed to launch and recover massive underwater drones.
Original source: Naval News ↗
DefenseArmy accelerates counter-drone testing in Morocco to equip soldiers within 180 days.
Original source: Archive · 2026-10-17 · U.S. Department of Defense News ↗
DefenseNavy demonstrated autonomous drone ship landing without GPS or pilot input, advancing unmanned operations amid satellite disruption.
Original source: U.S. Department of Defense News ↗
DefensePanamanian security leaders praised the performance of U.S. Corsair unmanned surface vessels during Exercise Panamax 2026 in mid-August.
Original source: Archive · 2026-10-10 · U.S. Department of Defense News ↗
DefenseProject Agincourt as a pathway to a four-star-led Autonomous Warfare Command has always been in the cards.
Original source: U.S. Department of Defense News ↗
DefenseRoyal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless fitted with containerized drone interceptor launchers for C-UAS defence.
Original source: Naval News ↗
DefenseThe Pentagon's next unmanned leap forward faces lessons from autonomous platforms and partner advances in Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
Original source: DefenseScoop ↗
DefenseShield AI and Innovaero Technologies collaborate to provide the Australian Defence Force with sovereign autonomous loitering munition capabilities.
Original source: Shield AI ↗
Defense7th Air Force released an RFI for new counter-drone capabilities amid growing concerns about North Korea's drone arsenal.
Original source: DefenseScoop ↗