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Defense organizations have spent years talking about autonomy. What’s changing now is the speed.

By: Terry Gerton

27 October 2026 at 15:10

"I think part of the contractor community's perspective is really thinking through, what does this do to acquisition timelines?" said Stephanie Kostro.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael deliver remarks to the press while touring multi-domain autonomous displays at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 16, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

From war to extreme weather, success usually depends on work that’s already been done

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By: Terry Gerton

13 October 2026 at 14:24

"It gets you that high-level attention. It also gets you monies that are earmarked for that particular thing," said Stephanie Kostro.

People gather at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C.,, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)

New federal contracting proposals could change who controls intellectual property

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By: Terry Gerton

6 October 2026 at 15:50

"It's an area where I think a lot of companies need to pay close attention," said Stephanie Kostro.