The Pentagon is preparing a plan under the Trump administration to expedite artificial intelligence adoption by providing commercial AI tools to users in three categories: enterprise efficiency, intelligence analysis and warfighting. Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael says the plan aims to reach up to 3 million Pentagon users and reflects the evolving nature of warfare, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies to counter sophisticated adversaries.

Australia has signed a AUD 1.4 billion contract with Boeing Defense Australia to purchase six Ghost Bat drones for the military after the drones passed a live weapon test. The Ghost Bat, the first domestically designed military aircraft in over 50 years, will operate alongside crewed jets.

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $200 million contract for 240 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles to prevent a production break. The AMPVs will replace the M113 armored personnel carriers.

Boeing and Airbus have finalized acquisitions of Spirit AeroSystems assets tied to aircraft production. Boeing's purchase covers commercial operations that involve fuselages for the 737, 767, 777 and 787, as well as related military derivatives. It also includes aftermarket business and sites in Northern Ireland and the US. Airbus has acquired sites in the US, France, Morocco, Northern Ireland and Scotland for production of components for the A220, A321 and A350.

West Virginia International Yeager Airport has partnered with Beta Technologies to install charging stations for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and electric vehicles at Marshall University's Bill Noe Flight School. The move aims to position the airport at the forefront of aviation trends, with the potential for eVTOL aircraft to be used for delivery services and passenger transport.

Raytheon is collaborating with Amazon Web Services to enhance satellite data processing for government and commercial contracts. The partnership aims to provide cloud-based tools that integrate AWS's AI, machine learning and services.

The War Department is reviewing the Defense Innovation Unit's technology portfolio, which could affect DIU's space projects. The review aims to streamline and potentially consolidate technology initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act's conference version aims to establish a US-Taiwan joint program for drone technologies amid concerns over a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The Pentagon is required to engage with Taiwanese officials by March 2026 to co-develop and co-produce these systems.