by Asa Rhoden | Jul 20, 2026 | Drones, On Base
The Congressional Budget Office projects that $7.4 billion in funding will be needed to protect installations and servicemembers from drone attacks in the coming years, Stars and Stripes reported. Systems would detect and destroy unmanned aircraft through radar,...
by Asa Rhoden | Jul 20, 2026 | In Our Communities, News from ADC, On Base
Alaska Hosts Defense Forum Alongside ADC The 2026 Alaska Defense Forum is being held August 24-26 in Fairbanks, bringing in 400 attendees to discuss Alaska’s valuable role in national defense. This year’s theme is “Readiness in Action,” featuring defense and industry...
by Asa Rhoden | Jul 17, 2026 | Drones, On Base
As part of a larger $500 million contract, AeroVironment has been awarded a task order to develop and implement AI defense systems to protect Air Force installations from unmanned aircraft. Defense Scoop reported that the task is the first in the main contract,...
by Asa Rhoden | Jul 17, 2026 | In Our Communities, On Base
Arkansas Educators, Guard Leaders Meet to Share Opportunities Leaders from the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education visited Camp Robinson, Arkansas. According to a National Guard report, educators were taken on a tour of the...
by Asa Rhoden | Jul 17, 2026 | On Base
Marine Corps Combat Instructors with School of Infantry – West conduct a hike during the Warfighting Field Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California July 9. Marine Corps photo by Haley Fourmet Gustavsen
by Asa Rhoden | Jul 16, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon announced $24 million in loans and grants to help revitalize American shipbuilding, a key area the Trump administration wants to ramp up. CNBC reported that the money will go towards a new submarine facility at the Philadelphia Navy...
by Asa Rhoden | Jul 16, 2026 | In Our Communities, On Base
San Diego Home to New Quantum Technology Lab The Naval Information War Center Pacific at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California has opened a new Quantum Information Technologies Lab, according to a Navy report. The 3,300-square-foot laboratory will give...
by Asa Rhoden | Jul 15, 2026 | Congress, NDAA, On Base
Senate Democrats have blocked the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act in response to the war in Iran, the New York Times reported. The vote fell short of the required 60 votes, mostly along party lines. “Republicans want the Senate to take up the NDAA as...
by Asa Rhoden | Jul 15, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base, State/Local
As a part of the 2026 America’s Defense Communities Magazine, ADC is looking to highlight communities who celebrated America’s 250th birthday. Complete this survey to share your story and pictures taken at your community’s celebrations. The magazine will be...
