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Defense

The defense industry is at the forefront of the digital revolution, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance military capabilities, optimize operations, and address emerging security challenges. With a long history of technological advancements, the industry is embracing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cyber defense, autonomous systems, and advanced sensors. It harnesses the power of data and connectivity to improve situational awareness, combat cyber threats, and enhance decision-making. The defense industry’s adoption of autonomous systems, digital simulation, and collaborative platforms further drives its digital transformation, aiming to improve readiness, efficiency, and effectiveness in modern warfare.

Michigan Tech’s APS LABS Developing Vehicle Integrated Power Kit for U.S. Army Tactical Vehicles

In early 2025, the U.S. Army awarded APS LABS a $7.8M contract through the Defense Innovation Unit for a project titled "Mobile Energy Generation for Austerity — Vehicle Integrated Power Kit." The...

Manufacturing at the Tactical Edge: The Future of Military Drone Operations

With the Senate’s passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 2026), Congress has sent a clear signal: advanced manufacturing is now a strategic priority for U.S. defense...

How the 3D Printing in the Defense Industry Improves Operational Readiness Across Military Branches

In today’s rapidly shifting global environment, supply chain resilience is mission-critical. The U.S. defense industry — from the Navy and Marines to the Army and Air Force — is embracing 3D...

DOD Official Asks for Faster Commercial Technology Adoption

DOD Official Asks for Faster Commercial Technology AdoptionThe leader of a U.S. Department of Defense organization wants Congress to consider methods to speed the adoption of commercial technology...

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