Defense Business Brief: Wrapping up AUSA
The Pentagon and Space Warfare
The Joint Chiefs chair emphasized the need for the Pentagon to prepare for battles around the moon, highlighting the U.S. military's existing "on-orbit" space weapons. Air Force Secretary and Space Force's new leader both acknowledged the time had come to admit to the presence of U.S. weapons in orbit.
Autonomous Warfare
- Army's new command aims to streamline autonomous warfare acquisition.
- Pete Hegseth, Pentagon chief, discussed his plans for an "Autonomous Warfare Command."
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Industry Insights
The event featured discussions on various defense industry topics, including:
- Trends: A more prominent international presence at the show compared to previous years.
- Companies: Ukrainian companies made their debut with a large tent.
- Display Size: Impressive displays from various participants.
Anti-War Protest
A politically charged moment occurred during an autonomous warfare panel with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and military service secretaries. Six anti-war protestors disrupted the discussion, leading to some audience members chanting "USA, USA."
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