Daily Brief - Gray Eagle Drones Engage Targets with Hellfire Missiles.

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• MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones successfully test Hellfire missiles against aerial targets, enhancing counter-UAS capabilities.

• Serbian President Vucic confirms attendance at Moscow's Victory Day parade, prompting EU warnings over EU accession prospects.

• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) trials new processor to expedite imagery delivery to U.S. regional commands.

• Vatn Systems and Palantir collaborate to scale manufacturing of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) using AI-driven processes.​

📰 Critical Headline

MQ-1C Gray Eagle Drones Test Hellfire Missiles Against Aerial Targets

The U.S. Army's MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones have conducted live-fire tests, successfully engaging aerial targets using AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. This development marks a significant enhancement in the drone's counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities, allowing for more effective defense against hostile drones. The integration of Hellfire missiles into the Gray Eagle platform provides a versatile and responsive solution to emerging aerial threats. ​

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• Serbian President to Attend Moscow Victory Day Parade Amid EU Warnings

  Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced his intention to attend Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, despite cautions from the European Union. EU officials have expressed concerns that such participation could hinder Serbia's aspirations for EU membership, viewing it as a gesture of support for Russia amid ongoing tensions. This move underscores Serbia's delicate balancing act between maintaining ties with Russia and pursuing integration with Western institutions. ​

• NGA Tests New Processor to Accelerate Imagery Delivery to Regional Commands

  The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is field-testing a new processing system designed to expedite the delivery of intelligence imagery to U.S. regional commands. The Joint Regional Edge Node (J-REN) aims to reduce the time required to process and disseminate imagery, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making capabilities for combatant commanders. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline intelligence operations within the Department of Defense.

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• Vatn Systems and Palantir Partner to Scale AUV Manufacturing

  Vatn Systems has partnered with Palantir Technologies to scale up the production of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Leveraging Palantir's advanced software platform, the collaboration aims to digitize the manufacturing process and integrate AI-driven insights, enhancing efficiency and scalability. This partnership is poised to meet the growing demand for AUVs in various defense and commercial applications.

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Douglas Matty Appointed as Pentagon's Chief Digital and AI Officer

Douglas Matty, formerly the director of the Army Artificial Intelligence Task Force, has been appointed as the Pentagon's new Chief Digital and AI Officer (CDAO). In this role, Matty will oversee the integration of digital and AI technologies across the Department of Defense, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and maintain technological superiority. His appointment reflects the department's commitment to advancing AI capabilities within military operations.

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