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🚨 G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment powered by xTech is launching a call for autonomous delivery tech built to sustain distributed forces across contested island chains. Announcing G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: Autonomous Sustainment, powered by Army FUZE xTech and delivered in partnership with U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC). This competition offers a total prize pool of $1.5M in non‑dilutive cash prizes for autonomous air and ground delivery solutions engineered for complex maritime, littoral, and land environments. The competition is seeking ready‑to‑deploy (TRL 6+) autonomous delivery systems that can operate with minimal oversight, reduce logistical burden, enhance mobility, and integrate seamlessly with Army sustainment and command‑and‑control (C2) systems to strengthen distributed operations at the tactical edge. 💰 Up to 15 finalists will be awarded $25,000 and invited to participate in a live Soldier exercise event with the US Army and United States Department of War in November 2026 at Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center in Hawaii. Finalists whose technology is integrated in the exercise will earn an additional $25,000. Up to 5 winners will receive $150,000 each and gain access to potential pathways for follow‑on agreements and contracting opportunities. Finalists may be selected for leave‑behind testing that could lead to other transaction agreements (OTAs) with a total funding pool of up to $2M, accelerating technology maturation and adoption at the tactical edge. ⚠️ The white paper submission window is open from now until August 17, 2026 at 5pm ET — submit yours to shape the Army’s next generation of autonomous sustainment capabilities. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eV-haPGi #xTech #ArmyFUZE #GTEAD #USARPAC #AutonomousSystems #SustainmentTech #PowerOfThePIT

Over two weeks at Project Convergence Capstone 6, DropShip completed 25 autonomous flights, covered nearly 900 miles, executed 11 airdrops, and delivered payloads of up to 400 pounds in support of a range of operational exercises. This was a major milestone for our team and demonstrated that DropShip is capable of supporting real-world sustainment and contested logistics missions today. #PCC6 #ProjectConvergence #AutonomousSystems #ContestedLogistics #Sustainment #DefenseInnovation #UAS Disclaimer: The appearance of Department of War (DoW) personnel does not imply or constitute endorsement by the DoW or U.S. Government.

This is what transition looks like, moving beyond demonstrations and putting autonomous systems into realistic operational environments alongside the warfighter. 25 autonomous flights. Nearly 900 miles. 11 airdrops. Payloads up to 400 lbs. Proud to see the Pyka team continuing to prove what DropShip can bring to contested logistics and distributed sustainment. The opportunity now is to build on this momentum and move proven capability toward operational adoption and scale. Great work by the entire Pyka team at Project Convergence Capstone 6. #ContestedLogistics #AutonomousSystems #DefenseInnovation #PCC6 AIRAVAT

These exercises matter because they force everyone to bring their tech out to one of the most inhospitable locations in America, and execute. PowerPoint briefs and defense tech buzzwords of the month mean nothing. Just the product, performing a mission the DoW needs executed... or failing to perform. Feedback is immediate, brutally honest, and priceless. Although DropShip successfully executed all of its assigned missions, we came home with a long list of lessons learned. D1 is headed back to Alameda to get back in the shop and make it better. Looking forward to getting D2 and the rest of the fleet into the air soon.

New U.S. Army opportunity for autonomous logistics companies. G-TEAD and U.S. Army Pacific have opened G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01: "Autonomous Sustainment, seeking mature technologies that can help resupply distributed forces across contested environments." The Army is specifically looking across three areas: Air: Autonomous, attritable delivery systems Sea: Autonomous surface vessels capable of transporting cargo Ground: Autonomous logistics and resupply vehicles The opportunity is open to eligible U.S. and allied foreign-country businesses, large and small. Applications close August 17, 2026. Up to $1.5 million is available in cash prizes, with selected participants potentially moving into live Soldier exercises and follow-on acquisition pathways, including OTAs worth up to $2 million. Interested companies should visit Army xTech and search G-TEAD USARPAC ACE 27-01. As always, Keep innovating. Army PIT #DefenseIndustry #ArmyInnovation #AutonomousSystems #MilitaryLogistics #DEFCROSBrief

American Rheinmetall is advancing US Army modernization as XM30 prototypes move toward delivery. Breaking Defense highlights how next‑generation features like open systems architecture, unmanned turrets, and enhanced situational awareness will shape the future of armored formations. We’re excited to contribute our Lynx XM30 to this important effort. Read the full Breaking Defense article below. https://lnkd.in/eTsqySTN

Vatn Systems and NCSIST.com Partner on AUV Autonomy for Taiwan's Navy Read More: https://lnkd.in/dFX2msVt #vatnsystems #ncsist #taiwan #auv #undersea autonomy #navaldefence #autonomoussystems #s12auv

Anduril Industries unveiled Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft designed to fly alongside crewed attack helicopters, at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow on 20 July. The tiltrotor was developed in partnership with Archer and pitched as a loyal wingman for the Boeing AH-64 Apache and the future Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II, extending the manned-unmanned teaming concept from the fighter force into Army attack aviation. https://lnkd.in/gUwrzSpH

🛡️ Exyn Technologies (Nasdaq: EXYN): Exyn Defense Moves into U.S. Air Force Aircraft Readiness Market, with First Deployment Slated for October 2026 Exyn Defense has announced a strategic expansion beyond battlefield robotics into defense sustainment — the depots, shipyards, arsenals, and maintenance facilities responsible for keeping military assets operational. The company is deploying its ExynAI autonomy platform at the U.S. Air Force's Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, with planned operational activities in January 2027. The Warner Robins program targets autonomous aircraft inspection and cargo mapping, with the stated objective of reducing inspection time, improving data quality, and returning aircraft to service faster. 📊 Why Investors Should Be Watching: - Market size: Sustainment spending represents approximately 70% of weapon system lifecycle costs across the DoD — a substantially larger addressable market than operational combat systems alone - Concrete timeline: MVP demonstration at Warner Robins in October 2026, with operational activities planned for January 2027 - Scalable model: The Warner Robins deployment is designed as a repeatable template, not a one-off contract, which is the basis for potential expansion across DoD depots and maintenance facilities 💡 For the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eUHh-GND TechCrunch Breaking Defense #EXYN #ExynTechnologies #DefenseTech #AutonomousSystems #USAirForce #DefenseSpending #Robotics #NasdaqStocks

📌The Republic of Korea Army is moving forward with autonomous ground systems. 📌Hanwha Aerospace's Arion-SMET has been selected in the country's first UGV acquisition program, supporting the Army modernization effort with advanced capabilities.