Trump Looks to Shake-up DoD
The Pentagon and defense world are stunned by President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the largest and most powerful military in the world. Trump announced his selections for national security, cabinet, and other positions within his administration this week and met with President Joe Biden to establish a smooth transition for the new administration.
Inflation Bonus Proposed for Troops
Troops making less than $45,000 would get an “inflation bonus” under an amendment proposed to the $802 billion annual defense policy bill being hammered out by Congress.
Heron Systems the Big Dog in Aerial Dogfight Competition
An AI system developed by Heron Systems in St. Mary’s County beat one of the US Air Force’s top F-16 fighter pilots in DARPA’s simulated aerial dogfight competition. “Team Heron took out the real human Air Force F-16 Pilot 5-0 without taking any damage at all! Huge accomplishment for the team! What a day!”
