Pentagon’s ‘Replicator’ gambit may speed decisions on lethal autonomy

The program presents immense technological and personnel challenges for procurement and development.

Russia launches largest drone attack since start of Ukraine invasion

75 Iranian-made Shahed drones were launched against Kyiv, of which 74 were destroyed by air defenses, Ukraine said.

Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament project

The organization manages a portfolio of 17 projects including the A400M air lifter, the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone.

Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion package

The package also includes drones and drone-defense systems, demining vehicles, satellite communications and electronic warfare equipment.

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The case for LEO satellite connectivity in $50 billion EIS contract

The contracting vehicle is designed to enable federal agencies to procure mission-critical telecommunications, infrastructure and technology services.

N Korea had Russian help getting spy satellite to orbit, S Korea says

North Korea said its “Malligyong-1″ satellite has already transmitted images of military facilities in the U.S. territory of Guam.

USS Thomas Hudner shoots down ‘one-way attack drones’ in the Red Sea

Thursday's intercept was the second time the warship had shot down drones in eight days.

Canada delays $3.6 billion Reaper buy until drones can work in Arctic

The need to operate at high northern latitudes requires the use of satellites and communication components not previously integrated on the MQ-9.

Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge

The gear aims to limit the potential risk to pilots and other aircrew amid a recent spike in lasing incidents.

Project Nyx Alpha to boost UK Space Command’s domain awareness

A ground-based telescope in Cyprus will allow detection of satellites and other objects from LEO to GEO and Cislunar orbits.

New military simulations for shooting, trench war, drones unveiled

The shooting system could replace the 1980s-era MILES system.

DARPA eyes creation of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing hub

DARPA hopes the program, dubbed Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing, will give the U.S. industrial base a leading technological edge.

Pentagon seeks to rapidly build up information-warfare force

Emerging technologies play a critical role in both waging and foiling influence campaigns, according to the Defense Department's strategy.

North Korea claims it successfully put spy satellite into orbit

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.

Replicator candidates to be chosen by early December, Pentagon says

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks laid out the timeline for Replicator, an initiative to field thousands of drones within 24 months.

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Here’s the counter-drone platforms now deployed in Ukraine

Both Ukraine and Russia have used relatively inexpensive UAS to destroy multi-million-dollar tanks, air defenses, helicopters and aircraft.