PentagonAugust 7, 2026· Defense One

Defense Business Brief: The enduring case for small USVs | Battleship costs balloon | Rainey joins Bain Capital

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PentagonAug 28, 2026

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PentagonAug 28, 2026

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PentagonAug 28, 2026

Can AI help the Marines simplify sustainment in the Pacific?

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