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US Army plans $400 million AeroVironment laser contract for drone defense

Aug 17, 2026

NewsNation segment covers a Bloomberg report on the US Army's planned $400 million purchase of high-energy lasers from AeroVironment to counter drones. It references an earlier El Paso airport airspace shutdown tied to Pentagon laser testing and includes expert commentary from retired Marine Col. Mark Cancian on costs, capabilities, and challenges. The report draws on Bloomberg sourcing for the contract details, a Trump quote on laser technology, and general knowledge of drone threats from Ukraine. Cancian explains power requirements, the speed-of-light engagement, and the need for integrated systems including interceptor drones, cannons, rockets, and electronic warfare.

▶ Source: NewsNation

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Army Officials Outline Operation Jailbreak Hackathon Results

Jun 20, 2026

The segment features Jim Cramer questioning Army officials General Brown and Mr. Tolson about Operation Jailbreak, the service's first hackathon held at Fort Carson, Colorado. They describe inviting about 80 vendors, achieving API access for 78, building an integration lab, and using a counter-UAS/IAMD use case drawn from Epic Fury lessons. Officials note strong industry cooperation, an emerging API marketplace, ongoing lessons learned for Jailbreak 1.5, and plans to expand to DISA, combatant commands, and foreign partners.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News