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The War Department announced the first round of FY 2026 APFIT projects, awarding over $1 billion to small businesses and defense contractors to accelerate innovative military technologies, with awards averaging over $30 million and a record single award of nearly $50 million, supporting rapid transition of critical capabilities across various military branches.
U.S. Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, warned of the growing cooperation among adversarial nations like Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China, which is reshaping global security dynamics, particularly in the Ukraine conflict. At the Reagan National Defense Forum, Fenton highlighted the strategic alliances providing adversaries with dangerous synergies, such as Iran supplying drones and missiles to Russia. He emphasized the need for the U.S. to adopt innovative, scalable defense technologies and strengthen military-industry collaboration to counter these threats effectively.