Hung Cao

Navy creates a direct reporting DRPM for robotic and autonomous systems and is evaluating relocating DRPM RAS staff from DC to be closer to Fleet warfighters, signaling a notable internal governance shift amid multi-billion unmanned–system funding.

Acting SECNAV Hung Cao taps former Navy SEAL John Cremins to head Navy intelligence and security policy, signaling ongoing I&S modernization amid leadership reshuffles.

ONR plans an AI-driven shift to accelerate naval R&D, using AI in research workflows, governance, and validation, signaling a strategic push to outpace adversaries through faster innovation and tightened oversight.