Opinion
NATO is not ready for drone warfare in the Arctic
Russia is moving faster in fielding uncrewed systems suitable for operations in the region, argue analysts from the Center for European Policy Analysis.
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Apache helicopters downed drones in air-to-air combat with 30mm proximity ammo
Gunship pilots test-fired APEX munitions, designed to pulverize targets with shrapnel.
Air Force looks to create single ‘Frankenplane’ from 2 damaged F-35s
The jet is set for completion in March 2025.
23 top military leaders still in limbo after nominations blockade ends
A pair of Republican senators are still blocking the senior leaders from stepping in to their new roles.
Lockheed jammer for Strykers, AMPVs on ‘good path,’ Army official says
The service "learned a lot" from a TLS-BCT demonstration at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, according to Brig. Gen. Ed Barker, the leader of PEO IEW&S.
Failure to renew spy program would be ‘devastating,’ FBI chief says
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the U.S. government to collect data without a warrant.
Replicator offers use case for defense budget reform, panel says
Members of a select panel created to propose reforms to the defense programming and budgeting process say Replicator may benefit from its recommendations.
The Marine Corps is looking at small drone boats for spying on vessels
The uncrewed surface vessels ideally would be light enough to get lugged around by a Marine heavy-lift helicopter, the Corps said.
Backpack jammer prototyped by CACI’s Mastodon passes early Army test
“We’re not sleeping on the last test,” said CACI International's Todd Probert. “We’re continuing to look to new modes of capability.”
Pentagon’s commercial tech arm to ramp up role in military innovation
DIU's influence is expected to expand in the coming year as it takes a more direct role in helping the Defense Department scale commercial technology.
Counter-drone tech need like that of 155mm shells: Pentagon’s LaPlante
Pentagon acquisition head Bill LaPlante said his assessment is based on the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
