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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
Why the Army's new M111 grenade relies on blast overpressure
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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 Fort Bragg soldiers win contest to develop new gear
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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
Officers Must Demonstrate Four Leadership Tenets | AUSA
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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
Advanced Technology Solutions | LMI
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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
Advanced Technology Solutions | LMI
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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
US Special Operations Command Needs to Buy Off the Shelf
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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.
Apache helicopters downed drones in air-to-air combat with 30mm proximity ammo
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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
Pentagon wants counter-drone sensors to protect US infrastructure — and fast
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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
TRX Systems - TRX Systems: DAPS II Next-Generation of Assured PNT
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TRX Systems has developed the DAPS II, a next-generation navigation system designed to meet the U.S. Army's stringent requirements, replacing the older Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR). DAPS II ut
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
Air Force establishing new military zone, expanding existing one in Texas
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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
Pentagon adding ChatGPT to its enterprise generative AI platform | DefenseScoop
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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
Watch Ukraine’s Minigun-Firing, Drone-Hunting Turboprop In Action
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Recent footage reveals Ukraine's innovative use of the Antonov An-28 Cash twin-turboprop aircraft as part of its anti-drone strategy. Adapted for combat, this aircraft features a pintle-mounted six-ba
AvengerCon VIII, held at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, focused on the data vulnerabilities faced by servicemembers, military families, and veterans in relation to advertising technology (AdTech) and milit
On January 27, 2026, the Army Security Cooperation Group – South (ASCG-S) was inaugurated at Fort Benning, Georgia, marking its transformation from the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (1st SFAB)
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
Iron Fist Active Protection System For Armor Can Shoot Down Drones
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The Israeli Iron Fist active protection system has demonstrated its capability to shoot down drones, as shown in a recent video released by its contractor, Elbit Systems. The system is gaining tractio
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The U.S. Army's CamoGPT, a specialized machine learning tool, will not be phased out despite the Pentagon's recent rollout of the GenAI.mil platform. The Army remains dedicated to enhancing its artif
The U.S. Army's CamoGPT, a specialized machine learning tool, will not be phased out despite the Pentagon's recent rollout of the GenAI.mil platform. The Army remains dedicated to enhancing its artifi
The 2026 Artificial Intelligence Workshop, organized by MORS, will take place from April 20-23, 2026, at Carnegie Mellon University and RAND in Pittsburgh, PA. This four-day event aims to enhance know
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The recent article "Memetic Warfare" examines the influence of digital propaganda and information warfare, particularly focusing on the dissemination of counter-protest messages by Iranian bots on soc
Irregular warfare: Using influence to dictate legitimacy
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In the first paper of a six-part series by CACI, Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata and co-authors argue that Irregular Warfare (IW) has become a critical component of 21st-century strategic competition, emphasi
Hellfire-Armed Drone-Killing Buggy Appears In Ukrainian Service
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces are now utilizing the U.S.-made V2X Tempest, a high-mobility vehicle equipped with AGM-114 Hellfire missile launchers, to enhance their counter-uncrewed aerial systems capab
At AvengerCon VIII, Benjamin Allison introduced a framework for "training as code" designed to streamline the development and maintenance of technical training materials for Cyber personnel. This inno
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has directed the Department of Defense (DOD) to issue monetary awards of up to $25,000 for high-performing civilian employees, effective by January 30, 2026. In a memo, he
Army preparing to stand up new organization to oversee its data environment
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The Army plans to establish a new command to manage its data environment, with Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey briefing Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George for final approval on October 30. This initiative, aimed
Army establishes new AI, machine learning career path for officers
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The U.S. Army has launched a new career path for officers focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), establishing the 49B AI/ML Officer designation. This initiative aims to crea
The Vietnam War, marked by its psychological toll on American soldiers, featured insidious tactics by the Viet Cong, notably the use of punji sticks. These bamboo or nail traps were strategically plac
The U.S. has initiated military strikes in Venezuela, targeting key military bases and ports, as part of an escalated strategy against President Maduro's regime, supported by opposition leader María C
2026 is set to be the year of agentic AI, industry predicts - Nextgov/FCW
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Industry experts predict that 2026 will mark the emergence of agentic AI, which consists of autonomous AI systems capable of performing specific tasks with minimal human intervention. Major technology
AI at the Mission Edge: Enabling the Expeditionary Fight : @VMblog
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The article "AI at the Mission Edge: Enabling the Expeditionary Fight" discusses the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern military operations, particularly at the mission edge
The Pentagon's latest report to Congress highlights China's advancements in generative AI, particularly in large language models (LLMs), which have significantly narrowed the technological gap with th
Alan Turing’s Secret “Delilah” Project - IEEE Spectrum
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The article discusses Alan Turing's lesser-known "Delilah" project, a secret voice-encryption system he worked on during World War II, alongside his assistant Donald Bayley. Recently, a collection of
In January 2020, troops from the 82nd Airborne Division deployed to the Middle East following heightened tensions after the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. The division's Task Force