Directed Energy
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."
By Linus Höller
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.
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.
By Tom Kington
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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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.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Cyber
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.
Electronic Warfare
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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Allies send new reconnaissance drone, counter-UAS systems to Ukraine
Rheinmetall Luna drones and Kongsberg CORTEX Typhon anti-drone weapons are slated to make their way to Ukraine.
US Army testing communications gear for different fighting styles
The Army is investing in the division as it prepares for potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific, against China, or in Europe, against Russia.
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The Talisman Sabre exercise was led this year by Australia. It featured more than 30,000 troops from more than a dozen countries.
Russia sent a message to Turkey when it bombed Motor Sich, say experts
The Turkish company Baykar builds the Akinci and Kizilelma drones, for which Motor Sich provides engines.
Opinion
The time is now to go all in on modernizing weapon systems
Just as kinetic capabilities are crucial to success on the ground, so too is data crucial to operational success in cyberspace.
By Mike Weigand
Ukraine war driving US Army electronic warfare development, Bush says
The Terrestrial Layer System-Brigade Combat Team and -Echelons Above Brigade are both “on track, and I feel good about them,” said Doug Bush.
US Army working through challenges with laser weapons
The Army is grappling with how to fight with laser weapons, as well as how to easily repair them in the field and affordably make the systems.
By Jen Judson
How the Space Force is preparing its ground systems for ‘dynamic’ ops
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office is leading an effort to develop and integrate a modernized suite of tools to perform dynamic space operations.
Opinion
How to navigate the cycle of autonomy hype
Instead of assuming that autonomy will offer an obvious panacea for perennial challenges, it’s smart to take a step back.
By Ahmed Humayun