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.
Battlefield Tech
Army debuts data operations center to serve as information hub
The Army Data Operations Center’s debut is part of an enormous push to further integrate data and machine learning into military operations.
Opinion
How greater transparency from IP Vendors can enhance national security
Unfortunately, vendors often provide their IP without any accompanying security evidence as part of their documentation.
Opinion
Leveraging AI, digital twins, AR/VR for military aircraft maintenance
A lack of existing digital models severely hampers operational efficiency, mission planning and aircraft readiness.
Sierra Nevada gears up to build US Air Force ‘doomsday’ planes
To get these 747s ready to direct forces during a nuclear war, Sierra Nevada will add antennas and computers — and radiation-proof the aircraft.
Palantir wins contract to expand access to Project Maven AI tools
The five-year contract will allow the Defense Department to expand the Maven Smart System's use to thousands of users at five combatant commands.
Israel examines M61 Vulcan for countering drones
The potential acquisition comes as Israel clashes with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah, which has launched drones and missiles toward Israel.
Another MQ-9 Reaper drone goes down in Yemen
It wasn’t immediately clear what brought down the US drone, but the incident marks potentially the third such downing this month alone.
Poland buys missiles for hitting targets spotted by radar balloons
The new buy is part of a plan to fortify Poland's borders with Russia and Belarus, with sensors watching for threats as far as 1,000 kilometers away.
Sweden to send Ukraine military equipment worth $1.3 billion
The Swedish government will send a surveillance plane, a retired fleet of armored vehicles, and munitions.
Defense Innovation Unit awards funding for sea-based launch pad
The award is part of a DIU effort to prototype commercial solutions that support responsive and precise space launch capabilities.
