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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
Kratos Defense Security Solutions has secured a substantial contract worth $446.8 million from the U.S. Space Force to develop and manage ground systems for a new constellation of missile-warning sate
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The U.S. Army conducted its first air-to-air combat exercise using Apache helicopters to shoot down drones in Europe during Operation Skyfall at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. Soldiers from
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Elbit Systems has announced plans to develop high-power laser weapons for the Israeli Air Force, which will be mounted on fighter jets and helicopters. This initiative was revealed during the company'
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The U.S. is set to deploy the Merops anti-drone system to the Middle East, following its successful use against Russian drones in Ukraine. This decision, reported by two U.S. officials, aims to enhanc
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is actively seeking to develop 'acoustic rainbow' technology to silence drones, as outlined in a recent Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation.
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is actively seeking to develop 'acoustic rainbow' technology to silence drones, as outlined in a recent Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation.
Lockheed debuts AI on F-35 fighter jet to identify targets
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Lockheed Martin has successfully tested artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities on its F-35 fighter jet, marking a significant advancement in military technology. The test, known as Project Overwatc
Lockheed Martin has successfully tested artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities on its F-35 fighter jet, marking a significant advancement in military technology. The test, known as Project Overwatc
Golden Dome will fail without software-defined warfare - SpaceNews
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# Golden Dome will fail without software-defined warfare - SpaceNews
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The U.S. Defense Department's Golden Dome missile defense initiative is addressing affordability issues through acquisition reforms and a significant focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Marcia Holm
Taiwan’s Tron Future unveils AI-guided anti-armor rockets
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Taiwan's Tron Future has introduced an innovative AI-assisted system for guiding anti-armor rockets, showcased for the first time at the Singapore Airshow from February 3-8, 2026. The system, known as
Taiwan’s Tron Future unveils AI-guided anti-armor rockets
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Taiwan's Tron Future has introduced an innovative AI-assisted system for guiding anti-armor rockets, showcased for the first time at the Singapore Airshow from February 3-8, 2026. The system, known as
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report warning that the Space Development Agency's (SDA) initiative to establish a Tracking Layer constellation of missile warning and tracking
The Golden Dome missile defense program, led by Gen. Michael Guetlein, is prompting the Pentagon to address the economic challenges of missile defense. Guetlein emphasized the need for scalable and af
Golden Dome Director Gen. Michael Guetlein outlined a two-year plan for the Pentagon's advanced homeland missile defense program on January 23, focusing on establishing a command-and-control (C2) syst
Space Force Activates SOUTHCOM Component
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The Space Force activated its component under U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony on January 21, 2025, though it had been operational since December 1, 2025, likely aiding in the capture of Venezu
Space Force wants competition. Satellite makers want stability.
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The Pentagon is pushing for competition and lower costs in satellite procurement through the Space Development Agency (SDA), which aims to create a network of low Earth orbit satellites. However, this
Swedish military to pump forces, money into mobile drone-defense units
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Sweden has committed €1.4 billion to create mobile air defense units aimed at protecting urban areas and critical infrastructure from aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles. The units wi
SpaceX to launch next SDA missile tracking satellites
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The Space Force has awarded SpaceX contracts for five launches of 44 missile tracking and fire control satellites for the Space Development Agency (SDA), valued at $739 million. The launches will occu
Babcock, Frankenburg plan launcher for ‘smallest’ anti-drone missile
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British defense firm Babcock and Estonian startup Frankenburg Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a cost-effective maritime anti-drone missile system. The collaboration a
White House Order Underlines Space Force's Counterspace Mission
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On December 18, 2025, the White House issued an executive order titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” which emphasizes the importance of space security under President Donald Trump’s administr
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded contracts totaling $3.5 billion to four companies for the development of the next phase of its missile tracking satellite program. The contracts, announc
Radar, other upgrades planned for experimental US Air Force AI fighter
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The U.S. Air Force is enhancing its experimental X-62 VISTA aircraft, a modified F-16D, with advanced radar and mission systems to better test artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The upgrades a
USSF Eyes Space-Based Interceptors for Midcourse Missiles
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The U.S. Space Force is seeking proposals for space-based interceptors to target midcourse ballistic missiles, complementing existing efforts for boost-phase interceptors as part of the Golden Dome mi
B-52 with key radar upgrade flies to Edwards for testing
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The U.S. Air Force has flown its first B-52 Stratofortress equipped with a new Active Electronically Scanned Array radar to Edwards Air Force Base for testing, marking a key milestone in modernizing i
Drone hunter-killer MADIS vehicles now being produced for Marines
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The U.S. Marines have begun production of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), a new drone hunter-killer system, as of September. This short-range ground-based air defense system, develop
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
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Belgium is enhancing its drone defense capabilities with a €50 million anti-drone initiative in response to a rise in illegal drone flights near sensitive locations. Recent contracts include a €9.2 mi
Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone cannons for under €1 billion
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The Netherlands has placed an order for Skyranger anti-drone cannons from Rheinmetall, valued at under €1 billion, aiming to enhance its defense capabilities against drone threats. This acquisition in