The US Army and Navy have successfully tested a hypersonic missile designed to travel at speeds above Mach 5, marking another step toward faster long-range strike capabilities. The weapon is intended
The U.S. Army is developing a Laser-Induced Plasma Channel (LIPC) system that could use laser-guided lightning bolts to destroy targets. The technology is designed to strike objects that conduct elect
The Army has selected software firm Striveworks to build the baseline AI layer for its Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) architecture, officials told Breaking Defense. The announcement comes
The Army is opening several of its most advanced test ranges to private companies so they can test emerging military technologies before entering the prototype phase. The effort is aimed at accelerati
The Army is opening several of its most advanced test ranges to private companies so they can test emerging military technologies before entering the prototype phase. The effort is aimed at accelerati
The Army is opening several of its most advanced test ranges to private companies so they can test emerging military technologies before entering the prototype phase. The effort is aimed at accelerati
The Army is opening several of its most advanced test ranges to private companies so they can test emerging military technologies before entering the prototype phase. The effort is aimed at accelerati
Northrop reveals 50mm gun built to beat drone swarms
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Northrop Grumman has unveiled the name of its new 50mm gun-based air defence system, Raid Hunter, designed to defeat cruise missiles and drone swarms. The company says testing will continue through th
Northrop reveals 50mm gun built to beat drone swarms
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Northrop Grumman has unveiled the name of its new 50mm gun-based air defence system, Raid Hunter, designed to defeat cruise missiles and drone swarms. The company says testing will continue through th
Urban Warfare Project - Modern War Institute
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The Modern War Institute’s Urban Warfare Project is a special series focused on the realities, challenges, and lessons of fighting in cities. It is framed by Gen. Mark A. Milley’s warning that the U.S
The U.S. Army is seeking a new counter-drone missile under its Next Generation Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Missile (NGCM) program, with a strict cost target of under $150,000 per round and
The article argues that the Army’s plan to merge Information Operations (IO) and Psychological Operations (PSYOP) into one branch is not a true transformation, but mainly an administrative reorganizat
Lockheed Martin says high-energy laser weapons are no longer a distant concept and could be operational for the Pentagon before the end of the decade, potentially by 2030. Speaking at the Farnborough
The Pentagon has awarded $86 million in other transaction agreements to nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight to advance directed energy weapons for the Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) program.
The document presents counter-UAS (C-UAS) as a national security “systems” problem requiring a first-principles approach rather than a single technology fix. It frames the drone threat at the system l
3D-printed interceptor aircraft counters drone swarms at 350 mph
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SkyDefense, a Colorado-based company, has unveiled CobraJet, an autonomous interceptor aircraft designed to stop hostile drones before they reach critical targets. Built for counter-drone defense, the
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Zana retired on June 1, 2024, after completing a final guard shift at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The watch marked the end of a 37-year
ARCYN Defense has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM) to advance counter-unmanned aeria
The Army bought 10,000 IVAS headsets they will never use
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The Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), a mixed-reality headset program meant to improve soldiers’ situational awareness in combat, has effectively been shelved after costing the Defe
The U.S. Army has approved the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release, making it the first new lethal hand grenade to reach that milestone since the Mk3A2 entered service in 1968.
The U.S. Army launched the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Marketplace on March 24, 2026, a new online storefront designed to speed up drone acquisition for Soldiers. Based at Redstone Arsenal, Alabam
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
U.S. Northern Command's Gen. Gregory Guillot announced that the southern border has become a key area for counter-drone technology development, inviting industry partners to test their systems against
Army orders rifle-mounted smart scopes to down small drones
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The U.S. Army is expanding its counter-drone capabilities by purchasing rifle-mounted smart scopes that help soldiers detect, track, and shoot down small drones. Smart Shooter announced a $10.7 millio
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
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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The U.S. Army is facing a sudden budget shortfall of an estimated $4 billion to $6 billion and is responding by sharply reducing training across multiple units, according to internal documents and U.S
General Frank S. Besson-class support vessel - Wikipedia
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The General Frank S. Besson-class support vessels are the largest powered watercraft operated by the U.S. Army and are designed to provide global strategic transport for vehicles and cargo. Built by V
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Congress is moving to expand the U.S. military by about 30,000 active-duty troops in fiscal 2026, with funding included in the newly released Defense and Homeland Security appropriations bills. The fi
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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
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
The U.S. Army is planning to use extremely long-range air-launched drones to help protect its new ME-11B HADES surveillance aircraft from enemy air defenses. The HADES platform is based on the Bombard
The U.S. Army is planning to use extremely long-range air-launched drones to help protect its new ME-11B HADES surveillance aircraft from enemy air defenses. The HADES platform is based on the Bombard
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested the resignation and immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, signaling a shift in leadership aimed at aligning with Hegseth's and Pre
Mossberg & Sons has secured an $11.6 million contract from the Pentagon to supply 12,000 to 14,000 Mossberg 590A1 shotguns for the US Army, aimed at drone interception. These shotguns, featuring a spe
AN/TWQ-1 Avenger
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The AN/TWQ-1 Avenger is a self-propelled surface-to-air missile system developed by Boeing, providing mobile, short-range air defense since its introduction in 1989. It features a combination of FIM-9
SPLAT! A Terrestrial RF Path Analysis Application For
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SPLAT! (RF Signal Propagation, Loss, and Terrain Analysis Tool) is a Linux/Unix application designed for analyzing RF signal propagation within the electromagnetic spectrum of 20 MHz to 20 GHz. It is
The Tuck Next Step: Transition to Business program at Dartmouth offers a general management certificate tailored for elite athletes and military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. The rigorou