Policy & Industry

Maven users pass 100,000, but Pentagon has published little on its accuracy

Maven’s user counts show demand, not accuracy. Program offices should label every AI claim by its evidence and contract for revalidation after each update.

CommentaryOct 2, 2026

Policy & Industry

Army has attack drones for every squad but too few trained pilots, official says

The Pentagon can now buy drones by the tens of thousands. It still cannot say how many units can crew and repair them.

OpinionOct 9, 2026

Policy & Industry

Pentagon drone rules allow Chinese battery cells and magnets until August 2027

The Drone Dominance buys finally set rules for motors and batteries, but only at assembly. Chinese cells and magnets remain permitted until August 2027.

AnalysisOct 8, 2026

Policy & Industry

Pentagon’s $54.6B autonomy request hinges on bill Senate appropriators have ruled out

Almost all of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group’s request sits in a reconciliation bill Senate appropriators have ruled out. A four-star command is planned anyway.

FeatureOct 11, 2026

Policy & Industry

Foundation says its humanoids are headed for the battlefield as questions mount over contracts

The startup behind the Phantom robot cites $24 million in Pentagon contracts and trials in Ukraine. Published accounts and federal data differ on both.

AnalysisOct 8, 2026

Maven users pass 100,000, but Pentagon has published little on its accuracy

Army has attack drones for every squad but too few trained pilots, official says

Pentagon drone rules allow Chinese battery cells and magnets until August 2027

Pentagon’s $54.6B autonomy request hinges on bill Senate appropriators have ruled out

Foundation says its humanoids are headed for the battlefield as questions mount over contracts

The Defense Autonomy Review briefing