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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

The U.S. Army has officially designated the XM8 as the carbine version of the M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) rifle, assigning it a national stock number (NSN 1005-01-737-3402). The XM8 feature

U.S. Army leaders are raising concerns about "cognitive overload" for commanders on modern battlefields, exacerbated by an influx of information from various technologies amid evolving warfare dynamic

Leaders at the U.S. Army drone school emphasize the need for adaptable and upgradable equipment to keep pace with rapidly evolving battlefield requirements. They advocate for partnerships with defense

Engineers in the United States are pioneering a technology that allows military drones to remain airborne indefinitely by utilizing high-power invisible laser beams for wireless charging. This innovat

The U.S. military is pursuing a significant expansion of drone capabilities, particularly smaller unmanned aerial systems (UAS), leading to a rising demand for containerized drone launch systems. The

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

Mossberg & Sons has secured an $11.6 million contract from the Pentagon to supply 12,000 to 14,000 Mossberg 590A1 shotguns, specifically configured with 17-inch barrels for drone interception. These s

The U.S. Space Force has awarded Slingshot Aerospace a $27 million contract to enhance the training of its Guardians through advanced AI technology. This initiative involves the TALOS AI, designed to

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

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

Benjamin Erickson, a 24-year-old former Army infantryman and person of interest in the Brown University shooting, served at Arlington National Cemetery and has a background in firearms training. He wa

The U.S. military is urgently adapting to the evolving tactics of drone warfare demonstrated in Ukraine, where small drones are now operated directly from the battlefield instead of remotely. A recent

The 101st Airborne Division is innovating military drone capabilities with the introduction of 3D printed small-unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) at Fort Campbell, Ky. This initiative aims to provide m

In episode #235 of The Cognitive Crucible, Colonel Rob Thelen discusses the U.S. Army's Information Warfare (IWAR) Initiative, which seeks to merge Information Operations (IO) and Psychological Operat