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The Pentagon Just Requested $1.5 Trillion. The Fight Over Golden Dome’s Most Ambitious Layer Is Just Beginning.

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The Pentagon has proposed a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget for FY2027, including $17.9 billion for the controversial Golden Dome program, aimed at developing space-based interceptors for missile defense. There are significant concerns regarding the cost, feasibility, and strategic implications of this initiative amid growing global adversary capabilities.

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Pentagon Opens Drone Defense Market—But Can Bureaucracy Keep Up With the Threat?

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The Department of Defense has initiated Phase I of the Drone Defense Operational Model to evaluate counter-drone technologies. This competitive approach invites diverse vendors, aiming for rapid deployment of effective solutions amidst evolving drone threats. However, concerns about bureaucratic delays persist, highlighting the urgency for quick and adaptive defense strategies.

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Army Creates New AI Officer Corps as Warfare Enters the Algorithmic Age

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The U.S. Army has established a new career path for officers focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning, known as Functional Area 49B. This initiative aims to enhance battlefield capabilities through data-driven decision-making and internal expertise, reflecting a strategic shift toward AI-enabled warfare. Training begins in 2026, emphasizing operational roles.

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