EA-18G Growlers from the "Star Warriors" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 209 simultaneously fire two AGM-88 High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) during a training exercise near Guam. The AGM-88 HARM is a tactical air-to-surface missile which finds and destroys threat radar air defense systems. Supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific and operating out of Andersen Air Force Base on the "Forward Edge" while utilizing the Marianas Islands Range Complex, VAQ-209's live-fire exercise provided valuable training to ordnance personnel and aircrew alike. As the US Military's only Reserve EA-18G squadron, VAQ-209 is currently forward deployed to Japan and operating across the Indo-Pacific as the expeditionary VAQ squadron currently assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Peter Scheu)

Dec. 4, 2022

DOD Scouts Innovative Ideas From Industry, Allies, Partners

The undersecretary of defense for research and engineering highlighted several programs and initiatives through which the Defense Department seeks new and innovative capabilities.

AFWERX will release a series of new initiatives in support of its 3.0 evolution during a live broadcast Dec. 14, 2022, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. EDT. Under this new approach, AFWERX 3.0 will add five key lines of effort aimed at expanding technology, talent, transition and capabilities while reducing economic barriers. (U.S. Air Force graphic).

Nov. 28, 2022

Air, Space Forces transition to AFWERX 3.0

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — AFWERX will release a series of new initiatives in support of its 3.0 evolution. Air and Space Force leaders will detail new opportunities for stakeholder engagement during a live broadcast Dec. 14.

USS Ronald Reagan Maintains ‘Peace through Strength’

April 1, 2022

US Navy Aircraft Carriers May Soon Be Fighting Alongside Unmanned Ships and Pilotless Aircraft [external]

US Navy aircraft carriers may be deploying alongside unmanned vessels by 2027 or 2028 — or "earlier, if I can" make it happen, Adm. Michael Gilday, the service's top officer, said in February. Those drone warships "may not necessarily be completely unmanned," but that timeline would allow the Navy to "crawl-walk-run" and have those unmanned systems available "in large numbers" by the 2030s, Gilday said, pointing to the recently activated unmanned task force as a key part of that effort.

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April 1, 2022

Michael Brown, Defense Innovation Unit Director, Earns 1st Wash100 Recognition [external]

Executive Mosaic has featured Michael Brown, director of the Defense Innovation Unit, in the 2022 Wash100 class for his leadership in agency efforts to bring advanced commercial technology to the U.S. military. This marks the first time Brown has been selected to Executive Mosaic’s annual list of leaders who shape the government contracting landscape. He has led the Department of Defense’s innovation arm since September 2018. Under his leadership, DIU delivered eight technology platforms from industry partners to DOD end-users during fiscal year 2021.