The Army completed testing of its first combat-capable laser that would shoot down oncoming drones or other UAS.

Space Force will host its first pitch day later this year to more quickly work with companies wanting to bring innovation to military space operations.

The idea behind the consortium is that the money will get to companies and academic partners faster than the DOD could do on its own.

Palantir scored an OTA to provide its signature Gotham data management software for use in the heart of the Army's battlefield network modernization work.

While specific pilots haven't been announced, the series will be designed to give agency employees hands-on training with emerging tech.

It is unclear if the Army's extensive use of OTA authority has been beneficial to its contracting habits or technology modernization.