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SILVER SPRING, Md. (Nov. 19, 2025) A researcher with Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), transfers solution to smaller test tubes in the Agile Vaccines and Therapeutics (AVAT) laboratory. Researchers are currently conducting studies to discover critical vaccine components for testing to develop a vaccine that will provide a line of defense against malaria. (U.S. Navy photo by Aleece Williams/Released)

Why the U.S. Navy is moving to investigate Yemen’s deadly malaria surge

Regional infectious disease outbreaks pose a direct operational risk to forward-deployed military personnel.

3 days ago By Brandi Vincent

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Dr. Joseph S. Jewell participates in the Department of War Lab Day at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Carson Croom)

Data-backed review exposes urgent friction points threatening U.S. defense research enterprise

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Joseph Jewell briefed DefenseScoop on the recently completed comprehensive report.

Aug 19, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

The Pentagon, headquarters for the United States Department of Defense, is seen on July 30, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

War Data Platform integration plans under scrutiny as DOD hustles to weaponize AI

Sources familiar with the deal expressed unease about the government’s handling of this significant procurement decision.

Aug 7, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

The Salesforce corporate logo is displayed at the top of their building in midtown Manhattan, seen from the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building on April 30, 2026, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

Salesforce previews plans to deliver newly authorized ‘AI agents’ across DOD

The company's signature agentic AI product offering is officially approved compliant to operate at DOD Impact Level 5.

Aug 5, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Computer Operator V Lead Milan Rosenberg in the Range Systems Engineering Department of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, operates a console at the range operations center in Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 28, 2023. When operating a console, Rosenberg evaluates training and monitors for safety of operations on the Southwest Tactical Training Range. (U.S. Navy photo by Neil Mabini)

Navy using LETHALITY Consortium to advance network consolidation initiative

The initiative is intended to modernize and consolidate IT and data architectures at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division.

Jul 29, 2026 By Jon Harper

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, and soldiers with the United Arab Emirates’ Presidential Guard, conduct a simulated force-on-force for the final exercise of Unit Enhancement Training 2-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2025. The FINEX consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Judith Ann Lazaro)

U.S. military forms first bilateral AI task force with United Arab Emirates

Task Force Talon Synapse is slated to soon be fully operational, but some observers question its ultimate value.

Jul 28, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Sailors render honors for Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao during an installation visit at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, May 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joey Rolfe)

SECNAV Hung Cao unveils plan for Navy to ‘out-learn and out-fight any adversary’ with AI

The sea service released its new "Strategy to Weaponize Data and Artificial Intelligence" this week.

Jul 16, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Participants discuss the need to prioritize the development of operating systems that more easily integrate with common command-and-control networks at GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. Panelists include, from left: Scoop News Group’s Billy Mitchell, Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Gibbs, Marine Corps Col. Jeremy “Hank” Hester, Navy Capt. JJ Murawski, and General Dynamics Land Systems’ Bill Tecos. (Scoop News Group photo)

Defense industry shifts procurement model to speed drone deployment

The rapid evolution of software-centric vehicles on the battlefield has placed new pressures on the Department of War to restructure its acquisition models.

Jul 14, 2026 By Scoop News Group

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

Post-Advana rebrand, Accenture selected for $821M War Data Platform integration deal

Officials from the company, Defense Department and General Services Administration were unforthcoming about the procurement.

Jul 9, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

Tech specialists discuss modern, adaptive solutions that work regardless of connectivity at GDIT’s ‘Battlespace of the Future’ summit. Panelists include, from left: Scoop News Group’s Billy Mitchell, Navy’s Michael Frank, Air Force’s Julianne Lefebvre, and GDIT’s Ben Gianni. (Scoop News Group photo)

Defense leaders are redefining what it means to operate at the edge

Tech specialists from the Navy, Air Force and GDIT say modern, adaptive solutions that work regardless of connectivity are key to the battlespace of the future.

Jul 7, 2026 By Scoop News Group