Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems
Chinese researchers have reportedly used leading U.S. AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train AI systems to advance defense capabilities.
Battlefield Tech
US Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expand
Allen Control Systems announced Monday that the Marine Corps has chosen the Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to integrate into its airborne defenses.
Space Force seeks bids for next phase of national security launches
The strategy pursues a two-lane approach to procuring launches -- one for emerging providers a second for rockets that can fly more demanding missions.
US shoots down Turkish drone after it came too close to troops
The Pentagon says the U.S. military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 meters of American troops in northeastern Syria.
Opinion
US military must capitalize on civilian high-speed networks in Arctic
As Alaska looks to expand, harden and diversify its telecommunications infrastructure, DoD may find a path towards burden sharing, the author says.
Israeli arms, drones quietly helped Azerbaijan retake Nagorno-Karabakh
Israeli long-range missiles and exploding drones known as loitering munitions have made up for Azerbaijan’s small air force.
Do these computers sold at Navy Exchanges pose a cyber threat?
Lawmakers say the exchange shouldn't sell the computers to service members or incentivize "purchases with tax-free, discounted prices."
Where is Russia’s S-500 air defense system?
Russia has sought the S-500 as a means of countering hypersonic weapons, and it would be able to reach farther into enemy territory.
Anduril unveils Anvil-M counter-drone kit that can defeat smaller UAS
Anvil-M is the latest addition to Anduril’s counter-drone line of products. It takes cues from existing tech, such as Launch Box and Lattice.
Israel Aerospace Industries sells spy satellites to Azerbaijan
This is the first announced sale of this new model of the satellite, which is different from the OptSat-3000 supplied to the Israel Defense Forces.
Pentagon, SBA taking applications for private capital loan program
The Pentagon and the Small Business Administration announced the partnership last December and have been working to flesh out the details since then.
