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Shield AI software cuts autonomous flight development to six weeks

Shield AI said this week that its Hivemind software helped Honeywell Aerospace achieve autonomous flight after six weeks, down from 54 weeks.
Groups seek clarity on motive behind Pentagon’s study of women in combat

Citing concerns about Hegseth’s views on the topic, the lawsuit asks for records showing the scope, purpose, methodology and anticipated use of the study.
US Army Cyber Command charts course for human-AI equilibrium

U.S. Army Cyber Command is constantly refining human oversight of artificial intelligence, Lt. Gen. Christopher Eubank said last week.
US Army acquisition command awards contracts worth $6.8B in 2026

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command awarded 21,450 contracts in fiscal 2026 valued at $6.8 billion in total, a boost from the year prior.