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Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia

An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.

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Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.

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US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand

The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache

U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser

Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.

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Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink

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Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia

An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.

US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand

The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.

Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache

U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.

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Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser

Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.

German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives

Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.

Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones

Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers.

Germany is stepping up on defense — and Washington should celebrate

German defense firms are creating industrial partnerships with American companies, deepening the transatlantic defense production relationship.

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US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand

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German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives

Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.

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Defense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display

A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data.

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US military uses laser to down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border

The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones

Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers.

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Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus C-UAS interceptor drones

The Royal Netherlands Navy plans to equip its fleet with a new counter-UAS capability from defense firm Destinus.

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Patria to join with Ukraine’s General Cherry to make drones in Finland

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US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe

After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission.

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Lockheed Martin launches modular missile tech with dedicated ‘storefront’

Lockheed Martin on Monday announced the launch of Strigo, a new line of modular missile and sensor hardware.

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Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems

Chinese researchers have reportedly used leading U.S. AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train AI systems to advance defense capabilities.

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US Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expand

Allen Control Systems announced Monday that the Marine Corps has chosen the Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to integrate into its airborne defenses.

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Doodle Labs eyes US, European production sites as demand soars for jam-resistant drones

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Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor built to fry 50 enemy drones in one flight

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Israeli firm wants to convert commercial ships into floating drone bases

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An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.

The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.

U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.

Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.

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Learn how a Modular Open Systems Approach avoids proprietary lock-in, how ease of sourcing replacement parts helps ensure readiness, and more.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.

A recently released report catalogs AI uses across the VA, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits.

An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.

The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.

U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.

Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.

Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.

Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers.

German defense firms are creating industrial partnerships with American companies, deepening the transatlantic defense production relationship.

DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.

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Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.

A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data.

German defense firms are creating industrial partnerships with American companies, deepening the transatlantic defense production relationship.

The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers.

The Royal Netherlands Navy plans to equip its fleet with a new counter-UAS capability from defense firm Destinus.

Finnish defense company Patria is teaming up with Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry to jointly develop drones and start production in Finland.

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Lockheed Martin on Monday announced the launch of Strigo, a new line of modular missile and sensor hardware.

Chinese researchers have reportedly used leading U.S. AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train AI systems to advance defense capabilities.

Allen Control Systems announced Monday that the Marine Corps has chosen the Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to integrate into its airborne defenses.

Doodle Labs hopes to turn its success in equipping jam-hardened drones in Ukraine into additional production sites in Europe and he United States.

Lockheed Martin is rolling out the Morfius X-Rotor, a recoverable counter-drone system the company says can kill 50 enemy drones in one flight.

The system, called Hypnosis, consists of an array of mobile “stations” around a defended area that send out jamming signals against drone swarms.

Elbit Systems detailed a new maritime concept centered on its Hermes 650 Spark unmanned aircraft, envisioning the conversion of commercial surface ships.

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