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US State Department approves JASSM-ER missile sale to Japan
Japan plans to upgrade 68 of its Mitsubishi-built F-15J Eagle interceptors with new radars, mission computers and a standoff land-attack capability.
French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI push
The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.
Hegseth announces new four-star command for autonomous warfare
The Autonomous Warfare Command, or AutoWarCom, aims to address an acquisition system that doesn’t keep pace with technological change.
Neros, Perennial Autonomy lead in Pentagon’s drone competition
Two companies scored highest during the second phase of a Pentagon competition to find companies that can produce high-quality, low-cost commercial drones.
Interview: Former Ukraine defense minister launches 'Army of Robots' initiative
Mykhailo Fedorov, former Ukrainian defense minister, launches a defense company with the goal of fielding wide networks of futuristic killer robots and sensors.
Ukraine’s former defense minister launches ‘Manhattan Project’ for killer robots
Mykhailo Fedorov told Defense News he wants humanoid-like robots on the battlefield within six months and an assault without infantry within a year.
Troops develop AI-driven drone defense weapons | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.29.26
Looking to empower junior troops to design drone defense, the Air Force Research Laboratory fosters new systems. Plus, new lifesaving battlefield tech.
Lifesaving and drone-killing tech from the Air Force Research Laboratory
Check out a pair of new projects in development from the AFRL: an autonomous shotgun for drone defense, and a blood recirculation machine.
A new performance evaluation metric, and long-range delivery drones | Headlines
The Pentagon announces a new evaluation metric for one-star generals, and a one-way drone for supply delivery gets an upgrade.
Expanded scholarship options for military spouses | MOAA Headlines
The SpouseWorks scholarship expands criteria for who is eligible to includes spouses up officers and others. That and more from MOAA.
