AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant
The MAYHEM 10 drone, a part of the Switchblade family, will serve as a multifunctional launch system, capable of deploying from various platforms.
Battlefield Tech
US military eyes high-energy ‘laser dome’ for domestic air defense
The U.S. military's pursuit of high-energy laser weapons for American air defense comes amid the expanding threat of low-cost weaponized drones.
US launches Precision Strike Missiles in Iran war in first combat use
Video shows the Precision Strike Missile being launched in open desert terrain from M142 HIMARS as part of Operation Epic Fury.
US Army to debut FPV Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor next month
The U.S. Army’s Global Response Force will begin assessing the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March following a $5.2 million contract inked in January.
Military experts warn security hole in most AI chatbots can sow chaos
Current and former military officers are warning that countries are likely to exploit a security hole in artificial intelligence chatbots.
DOD must accelerate AI adoption amid growing threats: PrimerAI CEO
Sean Moriarty, CEO of PrimerAI, said the Defense Department is lagging in its adoption of important technology.
This exercise is shaping the long-term future of Army brigades
Three brigades are experimenting with new tech and tactics that could shape how they deploy to tomorrow's fights.
Navy tests using drones for medical supply deliveries during RIMPAC
A Navy warship launched and recovered six drones used to deliver vital supplies and take the burden off manned aircraft.
NATO tests counter-drone playbook amid real-life jamming in Romania
Alliance officials encountered enemy GPS spoofing and jamming at an exercise site on the Black Sea shore.
Boeing’s aircraft woes drive drone focus at Leonardo facility
Leonardo had told unions in Rome that the plant at Grottaglie would need to shut down for four months.
MBDA unveils AI-based Ground Warden tool for finding hidden targets
MBDA makes a similarly named platform, the Sky Warden, which is a counter-drone system designed to control a large range of sensors and effectors.
Robot craze in Russia-Ukraine war shines light on their drawbacks
Experts say the deployment of unmanned ground vehicles in combat remains a costly affair in terms of labor and their vulnerabilities.
US Space Force plans to boost competition for launch business. Will it work?
Incumbents with the National Security Space Launch mission may have too strong a hold on the program.
US announces first batch of Ukraine aid since pivot on Russia strikes
The $225 million package includes munitions and equipment Kyiv will need to stave off renewed Russian attacks in the east.
Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M
John Sherman told Congress last year that the U.S. must “regenerate” its electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect.
Opinion
Russia’s white hat hacker bill exposes cyber struggles and strengths
The Kremlin’s nearly finalized white hat hacker rules expose the profound challenges facing Russia’s tech sphere — and Moscow’s path to cement its future.
US adversaries have ‘formidable’ electronic warfare tools, officials warn
It comes down to a select few advanced capabilities facing off against “non-exquisite capabilities in mass.
