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Poland has joined the Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace, even as the U.S. Army unexpectedly canceled a planned rotational deployment to Poland earlier this year. The Army said the move reflects con
Newly released Navy logs suggest that a portable counter-drone electronic warfare system, Northrop Grumman’s DRAKE, was deployed during the mysterious 2019 swarm incidents off Southern California. The
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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.
The Army SBIR/STTR Phase I topic “Modular Payloads for UAS” seeks to improve unmanned aircraft systems by developing payloads that can be easily swapped across platforms using a common interface. The
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
The U.S. Army and major defense contractors announced a new “Right to Integrate” (R2I) hackathon sprint aimed at speeding up the integration of military technologies across Army systems. Secretary of
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A New York Times investigation reveals that U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war was far deeper and more secretive than publicly known. In the early weeks after Russia’s invasion in 2022, two top Ukrai
The U.S. Army’s Ranger Course introduced a new Bayonet Assault Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, on April 21, 2026, during the Ranger Assessment Phase. Built as an addition to the Malvesti Obstacle Cou
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NATO is creating a new marketplace for counter-drone systems so member nations can quickly select vetted solutions instead of starting a fresh procurement process each time. The pilot program is part
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The U.S. Army-led Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has selected five military installations to take part in an anti-drone pilot program focused on countering small unmanned aircraft and advancing dire
The U.S. Army has awarded Dynetics a $617.2 million contract to produce Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc. 2) systems, a mobile 360-degree air-defense layer designed to bridge
The U.S. Army announced a new Combat Field Test (CFT) beginning in April 2026 to improve physical readiness and better match fitness standards to modern combat demands. The test is an annual requireme
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The Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) is an advanced geospatial platform designed to enhance operational effectiveness in complex environments by providing real-time data sharing, visualizations, and plann
The Pentagon's newly established Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG) is poised to receive a staggering budget of $54.6 billion for fiscal year 2027, a dramatic increase of over 24,000% from its in
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The U.S. Army is moving forward with plans to develop a new grenade launcher, the Precision Grenadier System (PGS), aimed at replacing the M203 and M320 models. The PGS will incorporate advanced techn
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In "Fires: Decoys and Risk to Exposure," C.S. Scott explores the historical and contemporary significance of artillery in warfare, focusing on the risks posed by counterfire and enemy sensing capabili
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In "Fires: Decoys and Risk to Exposure," C.S. Scott explores the historical and contemporary significance of artillery in warfare, focusing on the risks posed by counterfire and enemy sensing capabili
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In "Fires: Decoys and Risk to Exposure," C.S. Scott explores the historical and contemporary significance of artillery in warfare, focusing on the risks posed by counterfire and enemy sensing capabili
On June 13, 2025, four prominent tech executives—Andrew Bosworth (Meta), Shyam Sankar (Palantir), Kevin Weil (OpenAI), and Bob McGrew (Thinking Machines Lab)—were sworn in as lieutenant colonels in th
The U.S. Army is seeking to enhance its Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) by integrating mobile command and control (C2) capabilities, responding to requests from various military units. This initiative
The transition from Program Executive Officers (PEOs) to Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) represents a significant shift in the U.S. Department of War's defense acquisition strategy, as articul
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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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The "BOOM" section of Irregularpedia provides an in-depth overview of munitions and explosives integrated with small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), particularly focusing on their use in the Russo-Ukr
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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
The U.S. Army has entered into a significant 10-year contract with defense technology startup Anduril, with a potential value of up to $20 billion. This agreement begins with a five-year base period a
A pro-Iranian militia, Kataib Hezbollah, has released footage of its first FPV (First Person View) drone strike on a U.S. military base in Iraq, specifically targeting a hardened aircraft shelter at t
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has presented a significant challenge for the U.S. military's anti-drone capabilities, particularly following the effective use of drones by both Ukraine and Russia
The U.S. Army has introduced the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade, its first new lethal grenade since 1968, designed specifically for close-quarters combat in urban environments. Unlike traditional grenade
Two soldiers from Fort Bragg, Spc. Alexander Soto and Staff Sgt. Larry Dockins, achieved success in the Army's Dragon Liar competition, aimed at fostering innovation among young military personnel. Th
Senior military officers play a crucial role in national security, necessitating a rigorous selection framework based on four leadership pillars: physical, medical, personal, and mental fitness. Each
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LMI has recently expanded its full-stack asset visibility capabilities through the acquisition of Advanced IP, enhancing its technology solutions for federal missions. The company integrates advanced
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LMI has recently enhanced its asset visibility capabilities by acquiring Advanced IP, enabling full-stack solutions for military and federal operations. This strategic move is aimed at accelerating ou
Last year, Ukrainian officials attempted to sell the U.S. their advanced technology for intercepting Iranian-made attack drones, specifically targeting the Shahed drones that have been a threat to U.S
The article discusses the strategic significance of cognitive warfare as outlined in a NATO report, emphasizing its importance for the U.S. Pentagon in light of recent congressional directives. Cognit
Senators from both parties expressed concerns regarding inadequate coordination among the Pentagon, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following two co
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The article emphasizes the urgent need for the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to transition from expensive, high-signature military radios to low-cost, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technol
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.
In December 2025, U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopters successfully engaged drones in air-to-air combat using 30mm proximity ammunition during a live-fire exercise at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The
The AH-64 Apache attack helicopter is enhancing its capabilities as a counter-drone platform by incorporating proximity-fuzed 30mm cannon ammunition, specifically the XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosi
The Pentagon is urgently seeking counter-drone sensors to protect U.S. military installations from small drone threats, as outlined in a solicitation from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The DIU ai
US Army to debut FPV Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor next month
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The U.S. Army is set to debut the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March 2026, following a $5.2 million contract awarded to Perennial Autonomy on January 30. This first-person view drone, equipped wi
The recent incident of a laser directed energy weapon being used to down an aerial object near El Paso, Texas, underscores the complexities of U.S. drone defense policy. Customs and Border Protection
The U.S. Air Force is set to establish a new military zone and expand an existing one along the Texas-Mexico border, significantly impacting border security operations. The new Del Rio-Falcon National
The Pentagon has announced plans to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its generative AI platform, GenAI.mil, which currently serves over a million military personnel. The inclusion of ChatGPT is part of
The Pentagon has announced plans to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its generative AI platform, GenAI.mil, which currently serves over a million military personnel. The inclusion of ChatGPT is part of
The U.S. Army is exploring leasing underutilized land at four military installations—Fort Hood and Fort Bliss in Texas, Fort Bragg in North Carolina, and Dugway Proving Ground in Utah—for commercial d
During a recent exercise at Fort Carson, Colorado, the U.S. Army successfully executed a live-fire mission using data provided by the Marine Corps, marking a significant step in achieving interoperabi
The Army's Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) is establishing a new space career field, creating 1,000 positions for a military occupational specialty (MOS) called 40D Tactical Space Operations