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