Drone Protection Cost Projection Lands in Billions
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,...
In Our Communities
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...
Pentagon Awards $80M Drone Defense Contract
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,...
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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...
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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
JPMorgan Chase to Lend $24 Million for American Shipbuilding
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...
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JPMorgan Chase to Lend $24 Million for American Shipbuilding
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon announced $24 million in loans and grants to help revitalize American shipbuilding, a key area the Trump...
In Our Communities
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...
Senate Dems Block NDAA
Senate Democrats have blocked the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act in response to the war in Iran, the New York Times reported. The vote...
Did Your Community Celebrate America250?
As a part of the 2026 America’s Defense Communities Magazine, ADC is looking to highlight communities who celebrated America’s...
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STEM Program Welcomes New Class of Scholarship Students The Army Engineer Research and Development Center has selected a new class of scholarship...
Defense Innovation Unit Opens Search for New Outposts
The Defense Innovation Unit released guidelines for the potential home of eight new Defense Innovation OnRamp Hubs. The released criteria focus...
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Oregon National Guard Partners with Community for Landscaping Project Members of the Oregon National Guard collaborated with community volunteers...
What Military Infrastructure Needs Reveal About Modernization Priorities
Installation leaders across the country are working to repair and sustain facilities. On Base talked with Sourcewell CEO Chad Coauette about what...
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Navy Supports Disaster Relief in Venezuela At the request of the Venezuelan government, the USS Billings and USS Fort Lauderdale visited to provide...
200+ Students Complete Georgia’s First Statewide CyberPatriot Camp
More than 200 students successfully completed CyberPatriot Camp in Georgia last month, in what Alliance for Fort Gordon President and CEO Tom Clark...