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6 January

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepares a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 22, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2d Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Lantronix Targets Faster, Smarter Drone Development With New AI Platform

Lantronix has introduced a new “Drone Reference Platform” designed to make building defense and commercial unmanned aerial systems smarter and easier.

2 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Launches AI, Machine Learning Career Path for Officers

The US Army is launching a dedicated career path for officers specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Dec- 2025 -

29 December

Technology

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Tate enters data into his portable maintenance computer in front of an F-22A Raptor aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 21, 2009. Tate and the jet are deployed from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va. (DoD photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed, MANTECH to Overhaul US Military Aircraft Upkeep With AI

Lockheed Martin and MANTECH have formalized a strategic teaming agreement to upgrade how the US military sustains its combat aircraft using AI.

22 December

Technology

Staff Sgt. Kelli Alvarez, the supply non-commissioned officer in charge of the 819th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, provides medical aid to Staff Sgt. Marina Miller, an independent duty medical technician assigned to the 819th RED HORSE Squadron, during a field training exercise Oct. 8, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Airmen performed perimeter checks, accountability and medical aid in response to a simulated chemical attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

Rojoef Manuel

From Days to Seconds: AI Streamlines Pilot Readiness for US Air Force

The DHA CDAO team competed against 50 other teams with an AI-driven solution to automate aeromedical clearance for US Air Force pilots — a crucial step in getting pilots back on duty after medical issues or injuries.

18 December

Technology

250531-N-VM650-1018 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 31, 2025) U.S. Sailors stand watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo) (This photo has been altered by blurring screens and documents for security purposes)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Rolls Out AI Master’s Degree as Pentagon Races to Stay Ahead

The US Navy is rolling out a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree aimed at training future military leaders to better understand and employ AI in operational settings.

18 December

Americas

C3 AI tool for real-time mission monitoring.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Advances AI Tools for High-Risk Logistics Planning

The US Army has turned to C3 AI to bring advanced AI tools to logistics planning for troops operating in contested environments.

15 December

Technology

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Rojoef Manuel

Google’s Gemini Powers Pentagon’s New AI Toolkit for Troops

The rollout kicks off with Google’s “Gemini for Government,” a generative AI tool aimed at everyday military workflows, from drafting documents and summarizing policies to assessing risks and reviewing images or videos.

15 December

Air

U.S. Cyber Command members work in the Integrated Cyber Center, Joint Operations Center at Fort George G. Meade.

Jodesz Gavilan

Voyager Wins $21M Contract to Advance AI-Enabled ISR Systems for USAF

Voyager Technologies has secured a $21-million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance AI-enabled ISR systems.

10 December

Technology

Troops strategizing in front of a wargaming platform. Photo: AMESA

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Brings AI Teammates Into Wargaming

AMESA has scored a $1.25-million contract from the US Air Force’s innovation arm to expand its Agent Cloud AI wargaming system at Air University in Alabama.

5 December

Technology