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FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2026
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Lawmakers with ‘deep concerns’ press Army leadership about a decision to terminate a unit’s drone mission. And, the Pentagon kicks off its pursuit of mobile SCIFs to aid defense companies. Welcome to the light4252 newsletter, Sept. 4, 2026.
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A U.S. Army drone observes a training unit in the woods during exercise Saber Junction 26 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Aug. 29, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Brandon Miles)
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Lawmakers with ‘deep concerns’ press Army leadership about decision to terminate unit’s Ukraine-informed drone mission
Following an exercise in Germany set to end this month, the battalion will stop its specialized drone mission and return to its core task as an airborne infantry unit. Drew F. Lawrence reports.
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DefenseTalks | Sep 22, 2026
Last chance to Register!
Join Top DOW c-suite leaders with over one trillion dollars of DOW tech decision making power at DefenseTalks on Tuesday 9/22 at The Ritz in Pentagon City. Explore the emerging technologies, strategies, and partnerships driving the next era of national security.
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Pentagon kicks off pursuit of mobile SCIFs to aid defense companies
The initiative has been dubbed the “Secure Space Network." Jon Harper reports.
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Army awards AeroVironment nearly $500M contract for laser weapons
The deal was for the service's Enduring-High Energy Laser program. Read the full story.
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FedTalks | Nov 17, 2026
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Join us in Washington, D.C. for FedTalks 2026, the premier annual gathering of C-level executives, leaders, and tech innovators. Now in its 16th year, this landmark event brings together over 1,000 of the nation’s most influential voices. Spend a powerful day exploring how the intersection of people and technology is fundamentally transforming government and our country.
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Pentagon seeks access to vast private UFO records collection
The DOD recently moved to issue a sole-source contract to a New Mexico-based nonprofit. Read the full story.
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