Drone Dominance Program Explained: How the Pentagon Plans to Scale Low-Cost Attack Drones by 2027
August 26 by Jonty PurvisWhat is the Drone Dominance Program? Learn how the Pentagon plans to procure attack drones at scale, how Gauntlet II works, and why manufacturing is changing.
Defense Conferences 2026: Upcoming U.S. Defense Industry Events and Summits from IDGA
August 17 by IDGA EditorExplore upcoming U.S. defense conferences and defense industry events in 2026 from IDGA, covering military logistics, border technology, flight training & more.
Defense News Digest: July 2026 Update
August 03 by IDGA EditorThis month we look at five stories you might have missed, including a new Army artillery complex, updates to President Trump’s border wall, and more.
Space-Based Interceptors: The Hardest Technical Challenge in Golden Dome | IDGA Explainer
July 28 by IDGA EditorSpace-based interceptors are meant to destroy missiles in their first minutes of flight. Here's how they work, why they've failed before, and their future.
DRPM-UxS: How the Pentagon’s New Drone Office Could Reshape U.S. Unmanned Systems | IDGA Explained
July 14 by IDGA EditorDRPM-UxS, the Pentagon’s new Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems could reshape U.S. drone procurement, counter-UAS strategy, and autonomy.
How CCA Will Transform Military Flight Training
July 13 by Evan BeebeCollaborative Combat Aircraft is redefining what it means to be a military aviator.
Defense News Digest: June 2026 Update
July 01 by IDGA EditorThis month we look at a new solution to transport personnel, the Army's new Low-Cost Interceptor (LCI) program, and more.
Air Force Seeks Breakthrough Energy Storage Solutions to Strengthen Installation Resilience
June 25 by Evan BeebeThis June, the Air Force launched a new opportunity to accelerate advanced energy storage.
Golden Dome Explained: What the U.S. Missile Defense Shield Means for Space, Hypersonics and Homeland Defense
June 22 by IDGA EditorWhat is Golden Dome? Learn how the U.S. missile defense shield could reshape space-based sensors, hypersonic defense, homeland missile defense and more.
Project Janus Explained: Why the U.S. Army Wants Microreactors on Military Bases by 2028
June 10 by IDGA EditorWhat is Project Janus? Learn how the U.S. Army plans to deploy nuclear microreactors on military bases by 2028.
JIATF 401 Explained: How the Pentagon’s New Counter-UAS Task Force Is Changing Drone Defense
June 03 by IDGA EditorWhat is JIATF 401? Learn how the Pentagon’s new counter-UAS task force is changing U.S. drone defense, C-UAS procurement, homeland security and more.
Defense News Digest: May 2026 Update
June 01 by IDGA EditorThis month we look at four stories, including plans to test a hypersonic weapon interceptor, and a new Army marketplace for arms exports.
