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-
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,
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
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
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.
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 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
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
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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
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
Lockheed Martin has introduced the Lamprey, a novel uncrewed undersea vehicle (MMAUV) designed to attach to the hulls of ships and submarines, facilitating covert operations. Its modular design allows
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In "The Future of Warfare," journalist Sebastian Junger reflects on the evolution of military conflict and its implications for global stability. He recounts his father's work during the Cold War, whe
On February 3, 2026, a U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II fighter jet successfully shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that was approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) in the Arabian Sea. The
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On January 9, 2023, the Department of Defense (DOD) unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceleration Strategy, aiming for the U.S. military to adopt an "AI-first" approach. This strategy is stru
The USS Preble successfully utilized the HELIOS laser system to destroy four drones during a U.S. Navy demonstration, showcasing the potential of directed energy weapons as a defense against aerial th
Navy admits it’s been making up enlisted ranks this whole time
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In a surprising revelation, the U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Daryl Caudle, announced that the enlisted ranks within the Navy have been entirely fabricated. This prank, which has persist
US base commanders to have more say in defeating drone intrusions
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U.S. military base commanders are set to gain increased authority in countering unauthorized drone intrusions, as outlined in new guidance from the Joint Inter-Agency Task Force 401. This updated poli
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The Joint Inter-Agency Task Force 401 has issued updated guidance classifying all unauthorized drone flights near U.S. military installations as surveillance threats. This new policy, signed on Januar
The Defense Department is set to award bonuses of up to $25,000 to the top 15% of its civilian workforce by January 30, as directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. While this initiative aims to rec
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
What is Nifty Nugget? NDAA revives 47-year-old military exercise
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The War Department has announced the first round of Fiscal Year 2026 Army Projects for the Future (APFIT), marking a significant milestone in defense project funding and development. This initiative a
The AIRCAT Bengal MC, unveiled in April 2025, marks a significant advancement in naval autonomy, resulting from a collaboration between Eureka Naval Craft and Greenroom Robotics. This proposed 36-mete
The U.S. Navy has appointed Rebecca Gassler, previously the deputy director of Project Overmatch, as the first portfolio acquisition executive for robotics and autonomous systems (PAE RAS). This new r
The Pentagon is planning a significant reorganization of military commands, reducing the number from 11 to 8, under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's leadership. This involves merging Central, European,