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Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality devices for the US military
Anduril and Meta plan to build VR/AR extended reality headsets for the military as part of the the contract that Anduril took over from Microsoft.
Project Convergence
Explore Defense News’ special multimedia report looking at the campaign of learning.
DoD identifies companies to bid on its new cloud effort
The Department of Defense has issued solicitations to select companies to bid on it's new multicloud effort.
By Mark Pomerleau
New report sees near-term strength in space industrial base, but calls for government guidance
The authors want the White House to craft a North Star vision to coordinate civil, commercial and national security space efforts.
By Nathan Strout
EU nations add air, space and drone tech to their defense cooperation roster
European Union defense ministers have approved new collaborative projects meant to boost the bloc’s military capabilities in air, space and drone operations.
Israeli, Emirati companies partner up on unmanned surface vessels
IAI and Edge Group also revealed the establishment of a maintenance center in the United Arab Emirates for the former’s electro-optics systems.
Counter-drone tech at Dubai Airshow reflects UAE’s interest in the capability
Although not as abundant as drones, countermeasures against the unmanned systems are certainly prevalent at this year's Dubai Airshow.
By Agnes Helou
Air Force Research Laboratory awards university $1 billion for space technology research
The contract further strengthens the relationship between AFRL and the Space Dynamics Laboratory.
By Nathan Strout
Edge Group’s CEO talks drone swarms, 3D printing and export plans
Emirati defense conglomerate Edge Group has had the biggest share of announcements at the 2021 Dubai Airshow between systems unveilings, contracts finalizations and the signing of memorandums of understand understanding. But what arguably stands out the most is the number of autonomous systems at the company’s booth, which made up about half of the offerings on display.
By Agnes Helou
National Reconnaissance Office further expands contract with Planet
The contract extension gives the NRO more access to Planet's capabilities just as the agency prepares to issue new commercial imagery contracts in 2022.
By Nathan Strout
Russia tests anti-satellite weapon, astronauts take cover
Astronauts were forced to take cover on the International Space Station after a Russian anti-satellite test generated debris, according to the U.S. State Department.
By Nathan Strout