United States Navy
PulseAugur coverage of United States Navy — every cluster mentioning United States Navy across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- parent of Pacific Missile Range Facility 100%
- parent of Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike 100%
- parent of Mobile User Objective System 100%
- parent of Joint Typhoon Warning Center 100%
- instance of USS Abraham Lincoln 95%
- affiliated with USS Abraham Lincoln 90%
- uses Houthis 90%
- employed by Hung Cao 90%
- used by Houthis 90%
- located in Indo-Pacific 70%
- located in South China Sea 70%
- affiliated with Project Freedom 70%
- 2026-10-09 funding The US Navy is investing an additional $150 million in Shield AI's X-BAT drone. source
- 2026-08-13 regulatory Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to revert to steam catapults for aircraft launches on carriers. source
- 2026-07-05 product_launch The US Navy is flight-testing 3D-printed composite parts for F/A-18 Super Hornets to reduce repair times. source
- 2026-06-09 research_milestone The US Navy's Task Force 59 achieved the first drone boat rescue of a downed helicopter crew. source
- 2026-05-11 regulatory The US Navy released a long-range shipbuilding plan including the acquisition of 15 Trump-class battleships. source
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US Army to use 3D-printed rocket motors for low-cost cruise missiles · 2 sources tracked
The U.S. Army is adopting 3D-printed rocket motors for its Low-Cost Containerized Munition project, a move that significantly reduces production time and cost. X-Bow Systems, a specialist in additive manufacturing for s…
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WindBorne secures $49M US Air Force contract for AI weather balloon data
WindBorne Systems has secured a significant contract with the U.S. Air Force, potentially worth up to $49 million, for its autonomous weather balloon data. The startup operates a global fleet of approximately 700 balloo…
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US Navy develops affordable Blackbeard hypersonic missile to counter China
The U.S. Navy is developing the Blackbeard hypersonic missile, a cost-effective weapon designed for mass production. Priced at approximately $385,000 per unit, it aims to overwhelm Chinese air defenses and strike both n…
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Kurt Campbell: US must strengthen partnerships, not contain China
Kurt Campbell, a key US diplomat, discussed the strategic approach to China and the Indo-Pacific region. He emphasized strengthening regional partnerships rather than attempting to contain China, which he believes is im…
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US Navy invests $150M in Shield AI's runway-independent X-BAT drone
The US Navy is investing an additional $150 million in Shield AI's autonomous X-BAT drone, which is designed for runway-independent flight. Shield AI is matching this funding, with the drone expected to begin flight tes…
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US Navy invests $150M more in runway-skipping fighter drones · 1 source tracked
The US Navy is increasing its investment in autonomous fighter drones, committing an additional $150 million to a program focused on aircraft that can operate without traditional runways. This move signals a significant…
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns from record Iran war deployment amid morale concerns
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned to San Diego after a 265-day deployment supporting the Iran war. This mission was notably long and faced reports of crew supply shortages and declining mental health…
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record 265-day Iran deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned to San Diego after a record-breaking 265-day deployment supporting operations against Iran. Despite reports of crew morale issues and food shortages, Defense Secreta…
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Philippines boosts South China Sea surveillance with new aircraft
The Philippines is set to enhance its surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea with the acquisition of three extended-range King Air 350-series aircraft. These aircraft, funded by a US$39.6 million contract from…
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US Navy adopts Xbox controllers for anti-drone lasers, phone charging tips emerge
The U.S. Navy is employing Xbox-style controllers to operate anti-drone laser systems on its ships, aiming to simplify training and operation for sailors already familiar with such interfaces. This approach leverages co…
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US Army unit builds and deploys in-house attack drone with 3D-printed bombs
The U.S. Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment has developed and deployed an attack drone assembled entirely in-house, utilizing 3D-printed "Dragoon bombs." These bombs can be configured for anti-personnel or anti-light-armor mis…
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US Navy uses Xbox controllers for anti-drone laser systems
The U.S. Navy is employing Xbox-style controllers to operate laser weapon systems designed to counter drones on its warships. This approach leverages the familiarity of the Xbox controller's interface for sailors, enhan…
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Pentagon taps Boeing for $20B next-gen fighter jet program
The Pentagon has selected Boeing to develop and build its next-generation carrier fighter jet, known as F/A-XX, under the Next Generation Air Dominance Program. This contract, valued at $20 billion, aims to replace the …
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Boeing lands $20B contract for Navy's next-gen fighter jet
Boeing has secured a significant contract valued at over $20 billion to develop the U.S. Navy's next-generation fighter aircraft, designated as the F/A-XX. This new aircraft is set to replace the existing Super Hornet f…
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US Navy launches unified drone command for warfighting development
The U.S. Navy has established the Robotic and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Centre in Virginia. This new command aims to unify air, surface, and underwater unmanned systems into a cohesive fighting force. I…
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NASA secretly aims to return retired SR-71A Blackbird to flight
NASA is reportedly attempting to return a retired SR-71A Blackbird aircraft to flight status, a project that began earlier this year. The agency has reached out to former SR-71A engineers and staff, including Mike Relja…
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US forces destroy Iranian boats attempting to seize Navy drone
The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to seize a U.S. Navy drone. U.S. officials confirmed the incident, stating that American forces…
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Fusion Startups Partner with Defense Sector for National Security Deals
Several fusion power startups are forming new partnerships within the defense sector, rekindling the connection between fusion energy and national security. Companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems, General Atomics, H…
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Iran exploited Claude AI for US Navy intel, bypassing safety guardrails
Iranian state-linked actors exploited vulnerabilities in Anthropic's Claude AI to gather intelligence for potential attacks on US Navy vessels. The operation involved a sophisticated jailbreak technique that decomposed …
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China-linked actors used US Claude AI for military tools, intel
Chinese military researchers and tech giants have been identified using Anthropic's Claude AI model for various sensitive projects. These include developing 16 software modules for electronic warfare and air defense sup…