The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) reports a major policy victory after right-to-repair (RtR) provisions were excluded from the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday disclosed new details about a planned White House ballroom, describing it as a bunker-like, heavily fortified structure with a six-story underground complex. He said
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The U.S. Air Force is considering Northrop Grumman’s autonomous drone Talon as a strong candidate for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. In December, the service officially designated th
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The U.S. Army is rapidly adapting to the growing threat of drone swarms, using multinational exercises like Project Flytrap to test both offensive and defensive tactics in realistic combat conditions.
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
L3Harris has unveiled a new electronic warfare capability called **Wraith Shield** for its **Falcon IV handheld radios**, designed to help soldiers counter small drone threats without adding new hardw
L3Harris has announced a new electronic warfare capability, called **Wraith Shield**, for its **Falcon IV handheld radios** that could give soldiers a personal counter-drone defense bubble. The system
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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
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NATO is creating a new marketplace for counter-drone systems so member nations can quickly select vetted solutions instead of starting a fresh procurement process each time. The pilot program is part
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The Pentagon is pursuing AI-enhanced target recognition to help troops, vehicles, and ships defeat drones more quickly and accurately. The Defense Innovation Unit’s C-UAS Close-In Kinetic Defeat Enhan
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran is “not over,” insisting that the U.S. and Israel still aim to stop Tehran’s nuclear program. In a taped CBS “60 Minutes” interview, he
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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President Donald Trump abruptly paused “Project Freedom,” a U.S. operation meant to help ships safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, after backlash from key Gulf allies, according to U.S. officials. Th
The article presents a new method for making **3D-printed mycelium biocomposites** without molds or tooling. The authors argue that conventional rapid prototyping relies heavily on petroleum-based pla
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President Trump entered office promising to remove government constraints on artificial intelligence, but 15 months later his administration is moving toward a much more active role in overseeing the
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The U.S. Marine Corps has rapidly built up its first-person view (FPV) attack drone capability, rising from zero drones in October to more than 3,500 within several months, with more still expected. C
Former Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work criticized Google’s decision to withdraw from Project Maven, the Pentagon program that used artificial intelligence to analyze military surveillance video. Spe
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Australia has announced major new investment in counter-drone capabilities as unmanned systems increasingly threaten military forces and critical infrastructure. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy s
The Pentagon is planning a major expansion of drone and autonomy spending in fiscal 2027, seeking nearly $55 billion for its new Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), the successor to the Biden-era
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
Federal workers and contractors are suing their agencies after being caught in undercover sting operations organized by activist journalist James O’Keefe. The cases center on “honeypot” style setups,
The US military will no longer require service members to receive an annual flu shot, according to a new policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In a video posted to social media, Hegseth
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The U.S. military disciplined service members in two separate Afghanistan-related misconduct cases. In the first, six Army soldiers received administrative punishment for burning Qurans and other reli
Flock Safety’s AI Video Cameras provide smart security with instant alerts and seamless integration into its broader public safety platform. The system is designed to reduce blind spots and eliminate
CNN reports that Russia is helping Iran’s war effort by sharing intelligence on the locations and movements of American troops, ships, and aircraft, according to people familiar with US intelligence.
USA TODAY reports that the Pentagon is quietly increasing planning for a possible U.S. military operation in Cuba, should President Donald Trump order one. The report cites two unnamed sources familia
The breakdown of the Iran nuclear talks was marked by misunderstandings, ignorance, and unorthodox American negotiation strategies, particularly under the Trump administration. Despite progress on key
In October 2020, U.S. Cyber Command aimed to counter Russian malware threats with a meme just before Halloween. They identified two pieces of malware, ComRAT and X-Agent, attributed to Russian hackers
The White House has proposed significant budget cuts to NASA for the second consecutive year, suggesting a fiscal year 2027 allocation of $18.8 billion—23% less than the previous year's funding. This
A U.S. Air Force pilot was successfully rescued after being shot down deep inside Iran during a high-risk special operations mission. The F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
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The FBI has identified a suspected Chinese cyber intrusion targeting a U.S. law enforcement surveillance system as a "major incident," raising significant national security concerns. This breach compr
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In "Fires: Decoys and Risk to Exposure," C.S. Scott explores the historical and contemporary significance of artillery in warfare, focusing on the risks posed by counterfire and enemy sensing capabili
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In "Fires: Decoys and Risk to Exposure," C.S. Scott explores the historical and contemporary significance of artillery in warfare, focusing on the risks posed by counterfire and enemy sensing capabili
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In "Fires: Decoys and Risk to Exposure," C.S. Scott explores the historical and contemporary significance of artillery in warfare, focusing on the risks posed by counterfire and enemy sensing capabili
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
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Since the onset of the war in Iran, U.S. military officials have been producing daily video montages for President Donald Trump, highlighting successful strikes on Iranian targets. The montages, lasti
On March 23, 2026, the Air Force issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking partners for the production of lightweight, one-way attack drones intended for special operations forces, as part of a b
U.S. Space Command is set to conduct a classified wargame involving approximately 50 commercial space companies on March 23 in Colorado Springs. This exercise, part of the Global Sentinel series, aims
Russia has proposed a quid pro quo to the United States, suggesting that it would cease sharing intelligence with Iran—specifically regarding U.S. military assets in the Middle East—if the U.S. stoppe
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The U.S. Army conducted its first air-to-air combat exercise using Apache helicopters to shoot down drones in Europe during Operation Skyfall at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. Soldiers from
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Elbit Systems has announced plans to develop high-power laser weapons for the Israeli Air Force, which will be mounted on fighter jets and helicopters. This initiative was revealed during the company'
The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril Industries an $87 million contract for their Lattice software as part of a new $20 billion contract vehicle aimed at enhancing counter-drone operations over the next
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In his commentary dated March 10, 2026, Marc Polymeropoulos reflects on his personal experience with Havana Syndrome, a condition affecting U.S. intelligence officers, diplomats, and military personne
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The U.S. is set to deploy the Merops anti-drone system to the Middle East, following its successful use against Russian drones in Ukraine. This decision, reported by two U.S. officials, aims to enhanc
Senators from both parties expressed concerns regarding inadequate coordination among the Pentagon, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following two co
US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, recently claimed that Iran could theoretically enrich uranium to a weaponized level within a week. However, he noted that Iran currently lacks acces
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On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran, marking a significant escalation in tensions. The operations, named "Epic Fury" and "Roar of t
Recent incidents in El Paso, Texas, highlight the urgent need for improved coordination among government agencies to address the rising threat posed by small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). These dro
The public dispute between Anthropic, a prominent AI technology supplier, and the US Department of Defense (DoD) highlights tensions surrounding the ethical use of AI in military applications. The con
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is actively seeking to develop 'acoustic rainbow' technology to silence drones, as outlined in a recent Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation.