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August 27, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Modular EW Kit Prototype Slated by US Army for 2026

In 2026, the U.S. Army plans to launch prototyping work on a modular electronic warfare (EW) kit designed for universal use across different platforms. The development marks an important...

August 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Iron Beam Laser Weapon Gets New Airborne Adaptation

Israel’s Elbit Systems is pushing the boundaries of defense technology by developing an airborne variant of the Iron Beam laser weapon. The system is being tailored for integration into...

August 23, 2025
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Air Platforms

Indian Fighter Jet Engine Program With France

India is advancing its defense modernization with plans to develop and produce fighter jet engines in collaboration with a French company, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh revealed. The move underscores...

August 22, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

US Forces Employ L3Harris EW in Talisman Sabre

The US military employed L3Harris’s advanced EW technology during Talisman Sabre 2025 with Australia, using it to detect and analyze marine vessel radars. The exercise highlighted the system’s capability...

August 22, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Border Sees Army Testing AR and Anti-Drone Gear

The US Army is conducting field evaluations of augmented reality systems and anti-drone weapons while supporting Customs and Border Protection along the US-Mexico border. The effort, rooted in policies...

August 20, 2025
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Air Platforms

Shield AI Enables First Autonomous Airbus H145 Flight

Airbus has completed its first test flight of an autonomous helicopter, powered by Shield AI’s Hivemind artificial intelligence system. The achievement represents a significant advancement in autonomous aviation technologies....

August 20, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Kazakhstan Forms AI Task Force to Digitize Military

The Kazakh Ministry of Defense has established a specialized artificial intelligence division, signaling the nation’s push toward AI-enabled defense modernization. This move marks Kazakhstan’s first structured step into the...

August 19, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

New 100-Km FPV Drone From Ukraine Beats Signal Jamming

A Ukrainian company, Fold, is pioneering a new FPV drone concept that trades radio links for fiber-optic control, enabling flights of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles). The system...

August 18, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

LTAMDS Radar Demonstrates Breakthroughs in US Army Missile Flight Trials

The US Army has advanced its missile defense modernization efforts with a successful trial of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), designed to replace the long-serving...

August 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Coyote Drone Interceptors Deployed on US Navy Burke-Class Ship

The USS Bainbridge, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, has been spotted carrying Coyote drone interceptors, giving the vessel a new defensive edge against hostile UAVs. The first confirmed images, taken...