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- Space & Mission SystemsAug 14, 20262 min · By Defense Signals Desk
NASA Repurposes USAF Boeing 737 as Dual-Use Space and Autonomy Testbed
Signal ProNASA has unveiled a modified Boeing 737, acquired from the U.S. Air Force, configured for Artemis lunar crew suit validation and airborne testing of autonomous control and sensor systems.
nasaspaceartemisboeing 737flight testingRead signal - Government ContractingAug 7, 20262 min · By Defense Signals Desk
USAF Test Pilot School Completes Parallel AI Flight Tests on X-62 VISTA
Signal ProThe U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School has successfully completed two parallel, accelerated test campaigns on the X-62 VISTA aircraft, validating AI-driven sensor-to-vehicle controls and advancing rapid software integration for autonomous air combat systems.
leadershipawardsusafx-62 vistaartificial intelligenceRead signal - Defense AcquisitionJul 27, 20266 min · By Miranda Bouldin
The Pentagon's $1.2B pivot on autonomous logistics is quieter than it looks — and larger than it sounds.
Signal ProA cluster of Q4 awards to non-traditional primes signals a durable rebalancing away from legacy sustainment contracts. Here is who won, who lost, and what capture teams should reprice before January.
AcquisitionAutonomyDoDJADC2Read signal - Defense AcquisitionJul 24, 20265 min · By Defense Signals Desk
Navy awards $850M ceiling on autonomous surface vessels to a coalition of five.
Signal ProThe coalition structure is the signal. Sole-source is over for this capability.
NavyAutonomyUSVIDIQRead signal - Space & Mission SystemsJul 23, 20265 min · By Defense Signals Desk
Air Force CCA program adds a third increment — quietly, and with a different acquisition strategy.
Signal ProThe third increment moves off OTA. That is a signal about program maturity, not funding.
Air ForceCCAAutonomyAcquisitionRead signal - Defense AcquisitionJul 14, 20264 min · By Defense Signals Desk
The SOF Industry Conference agenda telegraphs a shift in acquisition priorities.
Signal ProThe panels are the signal. The keynotes are the confirmation.
SOCOMSOFICAutonomyISRRead signal
- 01The Pentagon's $1.2B pivot on autonomous logistics is quieter than it looks — and larger than it sounds.
- 02CISA's new OT advisory changes the risk math for three utility operators.
- 03DoD's Trustworthy AI framework quietly redraws the vendor shortlist.
- 04Space Force's proliferated architecture just added a fourth commercial partner.