Daily Brief - F-35 Demonstrates AI-Enabled Drone Controller Capability.

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• The F-35 demonstrates AI-enabled drone control capabilities.

• OpenAI’s $500B Stargate project could influence Pentagon AI development.

• L3Harris secures a $263M contract for ENVG-B production for the U.S. Army.

• The U.S. Navy explores building fully autonomous satellites.

📰 Critical Headline

F-35 Demonstrates AI-Enabled Drone Controller Capability
In a successful demonstration, the F-35 showcased its ability to function as an AI-enabled drone controller, managing multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a simulated operation. This milestone highlights the integration of AI into modern air combat, enhancing the F-35’s role as a central hub for collaborative, multi-domain operations. The achievement underscores the shift toward autonomous technologies in military aviation.

🌍 Situation Report

• OpenAI’s Stargate Could Benefit Pentagon AI Efforts: OpenAI’s $500 billion Stargate project, focused on creating next-generation AI systems, could have significant implications for the Pentagon’s AI initiatives. Defense officials are exploring potential collaboration to enhance military AI capabilities while addressing security and ethical concerns.
  

• Leonardo Advances Mattei Plan in Ivory Coast: A high-level delegation from Leonardo has visited Ivory Coast to discuss partnerships under the Mattei Plan, aimed at fostering defense and industrial collaboration in Africa. This initiative reflects growing European interest in strategic cooperation with African nations.
  

• L3Harris Secures $263M ENVG-B Order: L3Harris has received a $263 million contract to produce Enhanced Night Vision Goggles – Binocular (ENVG-B) systems for the U.S. Army. The ENVG-B enhances situational awareness, offering improved targeting and navigation capabilities for soldiers in low-light environments.

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🔍 Intel Spotlight

U.S. Navy Plans Fully Autonomous Satellites
The U.S. Navy is pursuing plans to develop fully autonomous satellites, aimed at enhancing space-based capabilities for navigation, communication, and reconnaissance. By leveraging autonomous technologies, the Navy seeks to reduce reliance on human operators and improve resilience in contested space environments.

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📜 Words of Valor

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— General George S. Patton

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