Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones
Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers.
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Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus C-UAS interceptor drones
The Royal Netherlands Navy plans to equip its fleet with a new counter-UAS capability from defense firm Destinus.
US cybersecurity agency funding under fire from Sen. Rand Paul
The lawmaker says his legislation would "require CISA to come clean about its actions that violated the First Amendment."
Companies lobby Congress to approve $1 billion ‘hedge portfolio’
In an Oct. 24 letter, drafted on behalf of 63 companies, the Silicon Valley Defense Group calls on lawmakers to fully fund the provision.
Is Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system ironclad?
In just two weeks, Hamas has fired 7,000 rockets toward Israel, according to the Israeli military, more than any of the previous four wars since 2007.
US troops in Middle East brace for ‘significant escalation’ of attacks
The Pentagon is increasing force protection amid repeated drone attacks in Iraq and Syria.
Former NSA worker pleads guilty to trying to sell US secrets to Russia
The 31-year-old Army veteran from Colorado Springs, Colo., had faced a possible life sentence
Longtime Defense News Turkey correspondent Burak Bekdil dies at 57
Burak Ege Bekdil had a decades-long career in journalism, writing about political developments and national security issues in Turkey and the wider region.
Philippine military ordered to stop using artificial intelligence apps
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro issued the order in an Oct. 14 memorandum.
China may struggle in electromagnetic spectrum fighting, Pentagon says
China in 2015 established its Strategic Support Force, centralizing its space, information, cyber and electronic warfare efforts.
Ukraine continues to snap up Chinese DJI drones for its defense
Relatively cheap, commercial drones have helped Kyiv's forces with situational awareness on the front lines.
