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Rheinmetall, MBDA tout German shipborne laser gun for zapping drones
The system demonstrated what Rheinmetall described as a first for Europe: successful target engagement “in front of blue sky."
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Lithuania tests firearms, Swedish missiles against high-speed drones
The use of light weapons such as shotguns against drones in Ukraine has gained a lot of attention, grabbing the curiosity of some Western forces, too.
Singapore launches ‘Battlestar Galactica’-like warship with drones
One such vessel, with its fleet of unmanned companions, could execute missions that would otherwise require multiple manned warships.
Airbus, Thales, Leonardo form European space giant amid global contest
Europe’s three big space operators have announced a merger of their space businesses to take on competitors like Elon Musk’s Starlink.
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Ukraine unveils upgraded sea drone for Black Sea strike missions
Ukraine has used the unmanned naval drones to target Russian shipping and infrastructure in the Black Sea.
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Pentagon CTO says Defense Innovation Unit will remain independent
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said his oversight of DIU is temporary as the Pentagon seeks a permanent replacement.
Unmanned
Lithuania tests firearms, Swedish missiles against high-speed drones
The use of light weapons such as shotguns against drones in Ukraine has gained a lot of attention, grabbing the curiosity of some Western forces, too.
Singapore launches ‘Battlestar Galactica’-like warship with drones
One such vessel, with its fleet of unmanned companions, could execute missions that would otherwise require multiple manned warships.
Ukraine unveils upgraded sea drone for Black Sea strike missions
Ukraine has used the unmanned naval drones to target Russian shipping and infrastructure in the Black Sea.
Unmanned
Mass production of Ukrainian drones in the UK to launch within weeks
The Octopus interceptor drone was designed to bring down Russian Shahed-type attack drones, and it could become a part of Europe's emerging defenses.
Why the Army may need a specialized counter-drone MOS
Should counter-drone skills be taught across the U.S. Army? Or should C-UAS be assigned to specialists? One Army officer argues the Army needs a C-UAS MOS.
Army engineers to integrate unmanned DARPA vehicle to clear mines
Soldiers are slated to use the 12-ton unmanned vehicle in a mine-clearing demonstration later this month.
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Soldiers stress-test translator tech to bridge allied language gaps
The exchange program marked one small part of an ongoing effort to stress-test military technology across the continent’s 54 sovereign nations.
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Pentagon’s realistic electronic warfare system to move to Navy lab
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France, Sweden send anti-drone units to Denmark to secure EU summit
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EU vows haste in ‘drone wall’ plan for eastern borders
Companies offering counter-drone technology have begun jockeying for position for the envisioned project.
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China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general
China is catching up to the U.S. military’s space capabilities at an “incredible pace," said Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
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European navies test new drone tech for undersea operations
Unmanned systems are meant to keep divers out of danger during the removal of sea mines, but human intervention remains necessary in some cases.
Germany unveils $40bn military-space investment, citing new threats
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said two Russian satellites were tracking spacecraft used by the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces.
By Linus Höller