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Philippines deploys US-made Triton naval drones in its western waters to scout for intruders
The transfer comes after the military revealed that China discreetly deployed a 6x6 meter floating platform equipped with an antenna at Scarborough Shoal.
ICEYE to double radar-satellite capacity by late 2027 as demand surges
The company's goal is to ramp up production to two satellites a week as it responds to surging demand from European militaries.
Poland buys V-BAT drones to boost Baltic Sea naval operations
The deal puts Poland in line to become the first country on NATO’s eastern flank to acquire the Shield AI-made drone.
VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
A recently released report catalogs AI uses across the VA, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits.
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ICEYE to double radar-satellite capacity by late 2027 as demand surges
The company's goal is to ramp up production to two satellites a week as it responds to surging demand from European militaries.
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VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
A recently released report catalogs AI uses across the VA, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits.
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German Counter-drone startup Tytan eyes 3,000 interceptors per month in new factory
Production at the new plant is scheduled to begin in August, according to the company's CEO.
Philippines deploys US-made Triton naval drones in its western waters to scout for intruders
The transfer comes after the military revealed that China discreetly deployed a 6x6 meter floating platform equipped with an antenna at Scarborough Shoal.
Poland buys V-BAT drones to boost Baltic Sea naval operations
The deal puts Poland in line to become the first country on NATO’s eastern flank to acquire the Shield AI-made drone.
Unmanned
Frustrating Israel, fiber-optic killer drone technology has arrived in southern Lebanon
Analysts believe that any military engaged in conflict will, in one form or another, encounter technologies first seen in Ukraine.
Ukraine launches ‘TrophyLab’ platform to share captured Russian weapons with allies
Among the listed items available for study are, for example, a Kinzhal hypersonic missile and a T-90M tank.
Japan joins the global craze to field interceptor drones
The interceptor drone systems are expected to be installed by 2027 near radar sites, bases, vessels and other critical locations, the agency stated.
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Pentagon to launch ‘Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay’ program
The initative, dubbed Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay, is slated to begin in early October.
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Pentagon’s realistic electronic warfare system to move to Navy lab
DARPA says it has built the world’s largest, most realistic electronic warfare test capability.
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Ukraine’s demand for tiny drone laser-targeting systems spurs new product launches
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French army shows Leclerc tank with once-mocked anti-drone cage
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Pentagon to launch ‘Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay’ program
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The US usually sells weapons to Taiwan – with drones, expect the reverse
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