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The U.S. Air Force is considering Northrop Grumman’s autonomous drone Talon as a strong candidate for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. In December, the service officially designated th
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The U.S. Army is rapidly adapting to the growing threat of drone swarms, using multinational exercises like Project Flytrap to test both offensive and defensive tactics in realistic combat conditions.
Ukraine has rapidly built a new class of low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s Shahed-136 attacks, which have become one of the war’s most destructive threats. In an interview, Brave1 CEO An
The New Era of Air and Missile Defense
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The article argues that modern air and missile defense is nearing a structural limit because current systems were designed for a narrower threat environment than today’s mix of ballistic missiles, cru
In this resignation letter dated March 17, 2026, National Counterterrorism Center Director Joseph Kent informs President Trump that he is resigning effective immediately. Kent says he cannot support t
Western militaries are increasingly facing a drone threat that their air-defense systems were not originally designed to handle. Unlike aircraft and missiles, drones are small, slow, low-flying, and o
Dutch radar company Robin Radar says its counter-drone technology was significantly shaped by experience in Ukraine, where it has had systems deployed since 2023. The firm says battlefield feedback fr
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia have developed NESCOD, a passive cooling system that works without electricity, even in very hot conditions. The techn
Japan has begun deploying ultra-low-cost expendable drones built by startup AirKamuy, signaling a shift toward swarm-based warfare and mass-produced unmanned systems. Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi
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President Donald Trump abruptly paused “Project Freedom,” a U.S. operation meant to help ships safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, after backlash from key Gulf allies, according to U.S. officials. Th
US Navy warship's new laser weapon kills 100% drones in tests
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American defense firm AeroVironment successfully tested its Locust laser weapon aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush in a one-day trial last October, demonstrating a fast
The article compares the Vietnam War with the 2026 Iran conflict, arguing that both were launched with unrealistic expectations, weak public explanations, and no clear exit strategy. The author, a for
Amazon Web Services says repairs to its damaged cloud regions in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will take several more months, meaning full recovery from the disruption caused by Iranian drone s
Amazon Web Services says repairs to its damaged cloud regions in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will take several more months, meaning full recovery from the disruption caused by Iranian drone s
The article argues that passive defenses, especially antidrone nets, should become a standard part of U.S. military protection against the growing drone threat. Drawing lessons from the Iraq and Afgha
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The United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC effective May 1, marking a significant setback for the oil-producing cartel. The UAE was OPEC’s third-largest producer, behind Saudi Arabia and Ir
U.S. service members stationed in the Middle East received threatening text messages on Monday from a hacker group linked to Iranian cyber operations, according to Stars and Stripes. The messages, sen
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Australia has announced major new investment in counter-drone capabilities as unmanned systems increasingly threaten military forces and critical infrastructure. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy s
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Iran is experiencing unusually heavy rainfall and snowfall after years of severe drought, bringing visible relief as reservoirs refill, dams recover, and vegetation begins to return. The sudden weathe
The Pentagon is planning a major expansion of drone and autonomy spending in fiscal 2027, seeking nearly $55 billion for its new Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), the successor to the Biden-era
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Apr 22
Montague Bikes markets folding bicycles originally developed for the U.S. military under a DARPA grant to help airborne soldiers carry bikes into combat. The company’s Paratrooper model, designed for
Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) cyber unit launched a major cyberattack on Gazprom’s network infrastructure on July 17, severely disrupting Russia’s state-owned gas giant. According t
The air bridge sustaining US operations in the Middle East
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Apr 21
A UK Defence Journal article describes an open-source map, titled “Operation EPIC FURY,” that appears to show the main airlift routes supporting U.S. military operations in the Middle East. Built from
CNN reports that Russia is helping Iran’s war effort by sharing intelligence on the locations and movements of American troops, ships, and aircraft, according to people familiar with US intelligence.
The U.S. military recently released images of Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducting counter-drone training aboard the USS Portland on April 4, 2026. These Marines, part of a
The U.S. military recently released images of Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducting counter-drone training aboard the USS Portland on April 4, 2026. These Marines, part of a
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone vanished from flight tracking systems while declaring an in-flight emergency over the Persian Gulf. This incident occurred shortly after the U.S. and Iran a
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared from online flight tracking after declaring an in-flight emergency while flying over the Persian Gulf. The drone, which had completed a three-ho
BAE Systems recently conducted a test firing of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) rockets from a Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon, marking a significant advancement in the air
US-based defense firm XDOWN has introduced the Small Tactical Unmanned Drone (STUD), a cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for rapid-response missions. Notably, the STUD can transition
On April 6, 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Bahrain issued a security alert following the initiation of U.S. combat operations in Iran. The embassy emphasized that the safety of American citizens is
The U.S. military launched a significant air operation to rescue the crew of an F-15E Strike Eagle that was downed in Iran. Over the weekend, the operation involved approximately 176 aircraft and hund
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are involved in a sales initiative for Powerus, a drone manufacturer, targeting Gulf countries amid ongoing conflicts. This move comes in the wake of military actions i
President Donald Trump has proposed a substantial $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, driven by escalating costs from the ongoing war in Iran and increasing global security commitments. This propos
Iranian state media has reported that a U.S. fighter jet, initially identified as an F-35, was shot down over the country, but images of the wreckage suggest it was an F-15E Strike Eagle. The Iranian
Ukraine is advancing its defense capabilities against Russian aerial assaults by developing interceptor drone swarms. This initiative involves multiple Ukrainian companies, coordinated by Brave1, a go
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
Shanghai-based MizarVision, a Chinese geospatial intelligence company, has been actively tracking and publicly posting satellite imagery of U.S. military assets during Operation Epic Fury, which comme
A Reddit user, Ok_Veterinarian446, has been meticulously tracking verified strikes in the ongoing Iran-Israel war since February 27, during Operation Epic Fury. Their dataset has accumulated over 200
UK steps up counter-drone activity in Middle East
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Mar 27
The UK has significantly ramped up its counter-drone operations in the Middle East, responding to increasing threats from Iranian drones. A ground-based counter-drone unit recently shot down multiple
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The concept of having a "human in the loop" in military AI systems is increasingly seen as misleading and potentially dangerous. Although this notion is intended to serve as a safeguard against AI fai
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In response to escalating cyber threats from Iranian hackers, the United States has adopted a more aggressive cyber-offensive strategy. This shift comes after the Iranian hacker group Handala breached
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In March 2026, Ukraine deployed specialist teams to five Middle Eastern countries—United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan—to assist in intercepting drones and advising on air-def
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French company Texelis Defense and Finnish manufacturer Scata have joined forces to create the MK1, an 18-ton multipurpose combat vehicle developed in Finland within a year. Targeting a market gap bet
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In early hours of Operation Epic Fury, which commenced on February 28, 2026, U.S. forces successfully countered a drone threat over a “strategic” military installation. General Gregory Guillot, comman
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Mar 21
Lance Cpl. Eirick Schule, a Marine Corps engineer equipment operator, has developed an innovative 3D-printed replacement for a fragile Mobile User Objective System antenna mast, which traditionally co
Russia has proposed a quid pro quo to the United States, suggesting that it would cease sharing intelligence with Iran—specifically regarding U.S. military assets in the Middle East—if the U.S. stoppe
In the March 20 episode of the Irregular Warfare Podcast, titled "From Orbit to Objective: Space and the Future of Conflict," hosts Ben Jebb and Charlie McGillis engage with Dr. James Kiras and Genera