Battlefield Tech

Defense Innovation Unit eyes first flight of hypersonic testbed

The agency awarded a contract through its Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities, or HyCAT, program in March.

2 days ago

Air Force official’s musings on rogue drone targeting humans go viral

A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.

2 days ago

Israel intends to share data for weaving Iron Dome into US air defense

Israel's missile defense leader said his government will share whatever information is necessary to allow Iron Dome to be integrated with U.S. systems.

Pentagon confirms SpaceX deal for Ukraine Starlink services

U.S. officials did not disclose details of the deal — including cost, contract timing or the length of service — citing operational security concerns.

3 days ago

US Army may ask defense industry to disclose AI algorithms

"It's not to get at vendor IP," Young Bang said. "It's really about, how do we manage the cyber risks and the vulnerabilities?"

4 days ago

A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's rocket launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

North Korea says attempt to launch first spy satellite ends in failure

North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit has failed.

4 days ago

Pallets of 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine are loaded by the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.

4 days ago

Maxar explores new uses for Earth observation satellites

The company is one of three firms on contract with the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial satellite imagery over the next 10 years.

5 days ago

This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC shows activity at a launch pad at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station near Tongchang-ri, North Korea, Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Images show North Korea’s launch pad as it prepares its spy satellite

Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

5 days ago

See the tech at Malaysia’s aerospace, maritime defense expo

LIMA 2023 saw the debut of the Chengdu J-10CY single-seat aerobatics aircraft of China's August 1st demonstration team.

5 days ago

NATO intel chief: Russia’s war on Ukraine and a hybrid war aimed at us

The speed, scale and intensity of Russian hybrid activities has increased in recent years, notes David Cattler.

5 days ago

Drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack blamed on Ukraine

Russia's defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed.

5 days ago

In this Feb. 11, 2016 file photo, Iranian drone Shahed-129 is displayed at a rally in Tehran, Iran.

Russia launched ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukrainian capital

The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones.

7 days ago

A handful of Blue Bear drones are seen in a field during artificial intelligence and autonomy testing among AUKUS partners in April 2023.

Swarms of AI-fueled drones, vehicles track targets in AUKUS tests

More than 70 military personnel and contractors participated in the experiment, part of the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Pillar, or Pillar 2.

9 days ago

Ukraine’s Kinzhal intercepts should cool hypersonic hype

The Ukrainian experience with Kinzhal may be a wake-up call for Russia. It should also be a wake-up call for the United States.

9 days ago

U.S. Army Cpl. Tyler Reilly, an infantryman, radios in his situation report after clearing a mock building during training in 2018 at Fort Bliss, Texas.

US Army receives mixed signals from industry on ‘radio as a service’

The Army has hundreds of thousands of radios — too many to quickly and cost-effectively modernize given security deadlines and international competition.

10 days ago

Intelligence community needs integration officer, DIA’s Berrier says

The Defense Intelligence Agency has had its own global integrations officer since 2021.

10 days ago

John Sherman, the Pentagon chief information officer, speaks May 3, 2023, at the TechNet Cyber conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

Pentagon won’t pause pursuit of AI, CIO Sherman says

“I’ve said this in other venues, and I’m going to say it here today, that I know some have advocated for taking a knee for six months,” he said. “No."

10 days ago

South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.

10 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.

The agency awarded a contract through its Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities, or HyCAT, program in March.

A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.

Israel's missile defense leader said his government will share whatever information is necessary to allow Iron Dome to be integrated with U.S. systems.

U.S. officials did not disclose details of the deal — including cost, contract timing or the length of service — citing operational security concerns.

"It's not to get at vendor IP," Young Bang said. "It's really about, how do we manage the cyber risks and the vulnerabilities?"

North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit has failed.

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.

The company is one of three firms on contract with the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial satellite imagery over the next 10 years.

Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

LIMA 2023 saw the debut of the Chengdu J-10CY single-seat aerobatics aircraft of China's August 1st demonstration team.

The speed, scale and intensity of Russian hybrid activities has increased in recent years, notes David Cattler.

Russia's defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed.

The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones.

More than 70 military personnel and contractors participated in the experiment, part of the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Pillar, or Pillar 2.

The Ukrainian experience with Kinzhal may be a wake-up call for Russia. It should also be a wake-up call for the United States.

The Army has hundreds of thousands of radios — too many to quickly and cost-effectively modernize given security deadlines and international competition.

The Defense Intelligence Agency has had its own global integrations officer since 2021.

“I’ve said this in other venues, and I’m going to say it here today, that I know some have advocated for taking a knee for six months,” he said. “No."

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.