New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shootersThe tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.2 days ago
OpinionPentagon can benefit from robust photonics infrastructure in EuropeThe U.S. can make use of a robust photonics infrastructure in Europe to boost its defenses in space.9 days ago
UnmannedAUKUS allies developing undersea capabilities they can field this yearThe three AUKUS navies may see advanced undersea technology like small drones and AI-enabled target recognition tools tested and fielded this year.
Air Force to get a head start on GPS, target tracking efforts The service's first two Quick Start efforts involve boosting GPS resilience and advancing moving target indication capabilities.2 weeks ago
Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleetA military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.3 weeks ago
Space Force launches weather satellite to replace 1960s-era spacecraftThe launch is a first step toward modernizing the Space Force’s more than 60-year-old weather constellation, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.3 weeks ago
Hundreds of satellites to give military faster tactical comms and dataThe program will add more satellites and capabilities every two years.3 weeks ago
Pentagon space strategy stresses need to protect commercial satellitesThe Space Force, set to release its own commercial strategy in the coming days, has upped its engagement with industry in recent years.4 weeks ago
F-16s arrive at Eglin to be modified with self-flying techThe Air Force hopes its Venom experiments will allow it to more quickly develop self-flying drone wingmen known as CCAs.4 weeks ago
OpinionIndo-Pacific security hinges on cross-domain technologyThe Pentagon’s CJADC2 efforts are a signal to China, experts say, especially as China pursues its own version known as Multi-Domain Precision Warfare.5 weeks ago
It looks like Pakistan bought a Chinese spy ship. What does it do?The ship looks to be dimensionally comparable to Norway’s intelligence gathering vessels Eger and Marjata, Sweden’s Artemis, or Germany’s Oste class.6 weeks ago
How US forces can adopt Ukraine’s unconventional multidomain approachThe next war will not be won by a salvo of hypersonic missiles alone.6 weeks ago
Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadronA new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems.6 weeks ago
US Navy making Aegis updates, training changes based on Houthi attacksThe U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin have developed and fielded software updates for destroyers shooting down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea.6 weeks ago
UK defense minister’s plane has GPS jammed near Russian territoryThe aircraft experienced jamming and was forced to use alternative methods to determine its location.7 weeks ago
OpinionBolster Ukraine’s irregular warfare tactics with Western techUkraine could exploit Russian weaknesses with improved integration of ISR assets linked to longer-range fires.7 weeks ago
Marine Corps budget would add range, lethality to Force Design toolsBudget documents show a pause in NMESIS procurement, with zero units included in the FY25 request, after 24 in FY24 and 97 in FY23.7 weeks ago
Pentagon to release Arctic strategy that outlines tech, presence needsThe Pentagon and the services are considering how and how often they should operate in the Arctic and what gear they require to do that.7 weeks ago
US Army to stand up cross-functional team for deep sensingThe Army's newest modernization cross-functional team will focus on seeing farther and better.8 weeks ago