Russia’s nuclear-powered battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov is nearing a return to service after more than a decade of reconstruction at the Sevmash Shipyard. The Kirov-class ship has undergone what is de
A U.S. strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific killed three people on June 18, 2026, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). The military said intelligence showed the
Israeli defense company SMARTSHOOTER has received a $3.4 million follow-on contract to provide counter-drone fire control systems to the US Marine Corps. The order covers the SMASH 2000LE, also known
During BALTOPS 2026 in Liepaja, Latvia, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Panama City and Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Group (UUVGRU) 1 conducted a multinational harbor protection demonstration to show
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The article argues that the long-feared merger of AI and military technology has moved from theory to reality. It highlights a report from *New Scientist* claiming that, in a test two years ago, 10 fu
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In this satirical Duffel Blog article, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims that requiring an hour of daily physical training has solved many of the military’s most serious problems, including procur
A Ukrainian ground robot successfully defended a key intersection from Russian assault for 45 days last summer, marking what a 3rd Army Corps spokesperson called Ukraine’s first fully robotic defensiv
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Kongsberg is introducing new counter-drone capabilities that can be added to existing weapon systems, strengthening protection for troops against the growing threat from unmanned aerial systems. Rathe
New research from Duke University concludes that the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley’s crew was likely killed instantly by the blast from its own torpedo, rather than by drowning, suffocation, or hu
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Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated its GRIZZLY containerized counter-drone system by shooting down a Group 3 one-way attack drone with a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) during a live-fire te
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that “joint warfighting ability” be added as a factor in evaluating officers and noncommissioned officers for promotion. In a May 20 memo confirmed as authen
Transit 5B-5, a U.S. Navy navigation satellite launched on December 28, 1964, remains in orbit, still transmitting, and still detectable by amateur radio operators more than 60 years later. It was par
The Pentagon is preparing to spend $50 billion on drone warfare as it seeks to build “drone dominance” quickly and at scale. At a demonstration at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, officials showed how fast dr
The Defense Department is seeking nearly $30 billion in fiscal 2027 to modernize its AI computing infrastructure and expand its use of next-generation supercomputers. The proposed $29.5 billion invest
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
U.S. Northern Command commander Gen. Gregory Guillot said troops patrolling the southern border still lack adequate counter-drone technology, even as the region has become a major testbed for counter-
U.S. Southern Command chief Marine Gen. Francis Donovan said the era of massive troop deployments and sprawling forward operating bases, common during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is increasingly da
The first public image of the U.S. military’s AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) has emerged, marking a notable step for a long-secret air-to-air weapon in development for years. Photograp
Hanwha Ocean and Leidos Gibbs Cox have unveiled the Global Fast Sealift, a 31,000-ton dual-use vessel concept designed to serve both commercial and military roles. Introduced at Sea-Air-Space 2026, th
Three U.S. Navy destroyers — USS Truxton, USS Mason and USS Rafael Peralta — came under attack Thursday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. “self-defense strikes” on Iranian targets,
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The content appears to be a video listing or page centered on the topic “General Cherry interceptor drone vs Shahed,” repeated multiple times in the headline area, suggesting the main subject is a com
The Pentagon’s counter-drone strategy is being reshaped after a September exercise in Florida that mimicked Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on Russia. At Eglin Air Force Base, members of the 10th S
President Trump informed congressional leaders that hostilities with Iran have “terminated,” arguing that the legal 60-day deadline for seeking congressional authorization under the War Powers Resolut
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Romania has been added to the U.S. counter-drone marketplace, allowing it to acquire counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology through a Pentagon-managed procurement platform. The Army announc
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
RAND’s 2024 *Information Warfighter Exercise Wargame: Second Edition Rulebook* updates and expands a structured wargame developed for the Marine Corps Information Operations Center (MCIOC). The wargam
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly fired Navy Secretary John Phelan after Phelan refused to ignore a federal judge’s ruling related to Senator Mark Kelly. The dispute centers on Kelly’s video u
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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
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
Fleet Week is making its debut in Houston this April, featuring a week-long celebration at the Port of Houston, showcasing active-duty U.S. Navy ships and sailors. No reservations are needed for ship
The Navy's Information Warfare (IW) community is at a critical juncture, needing to innovate to maintain its effectiveness in modern maritime operations. Recent military actions, such as Israel's prec
On February 26, 2026, leaders from the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) held an AI Leadership Forum at Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
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AI sycophancy, RLHF bias, and Ender's Foundry simulations shaped Operation Epic Fury. 7 planning assumptions failed in 23 days as the Iran war defied every AI prediction.
The "Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and Defense Authorization Act 2025" authorizes appropriations for military activities, construction, and defense activities for the fiscal year 2025. It
The Multidomain Task Force (MDTF) has been central to the U.S. Army's transformation over the past decade, representing a strategic shift toward operating against near-peer adversaries within their we
The U.S. Navy has introduced a new "marketplace" model for acquiring uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), focusing first on medium-sized designs known as Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs). This appr
The U.S. military is testing a new drone defense initiative called "Curtain Call" aimed at protecting troops in Africa from unmanned aerial threats. This initiative, developed by U.S. Africa Command (
The Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 has selected Lattice as its enterprise tactical command and control platform for counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). This decision underscores the inc
Iran has initiated the laying of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage for global oil transport, which carries about 20% of the world's crude oil supply. U.S. intelligence sources
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Very Low Frequency (VLF) signals range from 3 kHz to 30 kHz and are utilized for various communication and navigation purposes. Notable VLF stations include:
1. **Beta**: A Russian time signal servic
A family discovered a mysterious metal sphere in the woods, which exhibited unusual behavior by moving on its own. Initially intrigued and puzzled, they observed the sphere's movements, leading to con
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
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On February 28, 2026, the United States, in conjunction with Israel, launched "Operation Epic Fury," targeting military and security sites in Iran. President Donald Trump announced the initiation of m
On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes on various targets across Iran, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the allies and the Iranian regime. In a vide
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel initiated a military attack on Iran, resulting in widespread explosions across Tehran and other regions. Key targets included University Street and t
Dispatcher — Real-Time Aerial Intelligence
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Dispatcher is an advanced aerial intelligence system that transforms any drone into a real-time decision-making agent, designed for critical environments. It provides comprehensive functionalities, in
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has designed and developed the Drone Killer Cartridge (DKC), a new and cost-effective family of ammunition for the warfighter that increases p