What Happened
Defense Department Seeks Innovation Amid Budget Uncertainty
The Pentagon is seeking new technologies to enhance its defense capabilities, including anti-ship missile defense and space-based interceptors. The Navy’s Rapid Capabilities Office is holding ‘Disruptor Days’ to test commercial solutions, while the Golden Dome program faces a funding cliff in FY-27. The Space Force is expanding its Victus Salo mission with new satellites, and the Air Force is transitioning its HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to a VIP transport role. These developments were reported by Inside Defense.