Battlefield Tech

How Iranian, Russian arms makers shared a Belgrade trade fair hall

Iranian officials were furious that their large but remote booth got so little attention, as Russia's Rosoboronexport stall had no gear to show at all.

5 hours ago

Kazakh startup pushes into local market for explosive drones

Kazakhstan-based Taharqa Technologies is catering to the government's desire to establish a glorious unmanned aerial vehicles program.

6 hours ago

From parts to hypersonics, Pentagon sees 3D printing as ‘game changer’

A top Pentagon official said additive manufacturing can be used to make complex parts for hypersonic weapons.

Opinion

How automated tagging helps mission teams securely share information

Data-centric security safeguards information regardless of where it’s located or who it’s shared with, the author says.

20 hours ago

Opinion

To stay competitive, US military complex must hurdle ‘Valley of Death’

The U.S. is in its decisive decade for competition with China, and technology is the primary arena for the rivalry.

21 hours ago

Victus Nox mission highlights need for flexiblity, Space Force says

As the service seeks to operationalize a tactically responsive space capability, it may need to make its systems more nimble to respond to real-time needs.

27 hours ago

Iran says it successfully launched imaging satellite

The U.S.has alleged that Iran’s satellite launches defy a UN Security Council resolution.

29 hours ago

Navy to start fielding new hearing protection helmet this month

The new HGU-99/P Hearing Protection Helmet aims to facilitate crew communication and curtail hearing loss.

2 days ago

Swarm of loitering munitions draws attention at Serbian defense show

Jovana Jevtić, marketing manager at PR-DC, told Defense News that the firm is eying the international market more than the domestic one.

2 days ago

Pentagon acquisition chief LaPlante focused on boosting manufacturing

Bill LaPlante said sufficient manufacturing rates are a key concern both for the health of the industrial base and for the health of DoD stockpiles.

2 days ago

Opinion

Deterrence in space requires more than SilentBarker’s eyes

If the U.S. is serious about deterrence in space, it must be serious about building the war-winning space forces capable of achieving space superiority.

2 days ago

Northrop wins $705 million contract for F-35 air-to-ground weapon

The SiAW would strike enemy air defense targets on the ground, and the Air Force wants it to reach initial operational capability by 2026.

2 days ago

Griffon, Textron advance in Army’s Future Tactical UAS competition

Northrop, Sierra Nevada were eliminated in the competition to replace the service's Shadow Unmanned Aircraft Systems fleet.

2 days ago

Joby’s air taxis to help US Air Force usher in electric aviation era

The vehicles will first be flown remotely to shuttle cargo around Edwards Air Force Base, followed by human pilots and passengers next year.

3 days ago

Space Force, partners to craft global supply chain strategy

The event will give stakeholders a chance to share their perspectives on global supply chain challenges and opportunities to address them.

3 days ago

Navy researchers test robot dogs for ship maintenance

Research teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks.

6 days ago

A statue depicting ancient Greek goddess Athena in central Athens is seen during a "blood moon" eclipse in July 2018.

Why the military is integral to America’s return to the moon

A lack of military involvement will slow U.S. progress in the race to the moon and place at risk national security, scientific and economic interests.

6 days ago

Army picks four to build robotic combat vehicle prototypes

The Army will choose a single robotic vehicle from the four companies selected to build prototypes over the next year.

7 days ago

UK mulls onboard sensing requirements for satellites

The policy could be included as part of a forthcoming Space Sector Plan that outlines opportunities to boost the U.K. space economy and promote resilience.

7 days ago

Battlefield Tech

To help soldiers maintain an information advantage on the battlefield and stay in touch with their commanders, they need the best technology. We describe what’s happening with IT and networks, command and control systems, and JADC2.

Iranian officials were furious that their large but remote booth got so little attention, as Russia's Rosoboronexport stall had no gear to show at all.

Kazakhstan-based Taharqa Technologies is catering to the government's desire to establish a glorious unmanned aerial vehicles program.

A top Pentagon official said additive manufacturing can be used to make complex parts for hypersonic weapons.

Data-centric security safeguards information regardless of where it’s located or who it’s shared with, the author says.

The U.S. is in its decisive decade for competition with China, and technology is the primary arena for the rivalry.

As the service seeks to operationalize a tactically responsive space capability, it may need to make its systems more nimble to respond to real-time needs.

The U.S.has alleged that Iran’s satellite launches defy a UN Security Council resolution.

The new HGU-99/P Hearing Protection Helmet aims to facilitate crew communication and curtail hearing loss.

Jovana Jevtić, marketing manager at PR-DC, told Defense News that the firm is eying the international market more than the domestic one.

Bill LaPlante said sufficient manufacturing rates are a key concern both for the health of the industrial base and for the health of DoD stockpiles.

If the U.S. is serious about deterrence in space, it must be serious about building the war-winning space forces capable of achieving space superiority.

The SiAW would strike enemy air defense targets on the ground, and the Air Force wants it to reach initial operational capability by 2026.

Northrop, Sierra Nevada were eliminated in the competition to replace the service's Shadow Unmanned Aircraft Systems fleet.

The vehicles will first be flown remotely to shuttle cargo around Edwards Air Force Base, followed by human pilots and passengers next year.

The event will give stakeholders a chance to share their perspectives on global supply chain challenges and opportunities to address them.

Research teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks.

A lack of military involvement will slow U.S. progress in the race to the moon and place at risk national security, scientific and economic interests.

The Army will choose a single robotic vehicle from the four companies selected to build prototypes over the next year.

The policy could be included as part of a forthcoming Space Sector Plan that outlines opportunities to boost the U.K. space economy and promote resilience.