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US Forces to Complete Withdrawal From Syria Within a Month

The US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday, as troops began leaving a major base.

US Introduces Data-Driven Upgrade to Romania’s Battlefield Training

A new training upgrade is giving Romanian commanders a sharper view of soldier performance, moving from simple observation to data-driven assessment.

Sea Machines Debuts Smart Attack Surface Vessel for US Navy

The US Navy could soon get a boost at sea as Sea Machines unveiled its next-gen unmanned surface vessel aimed for the service’s Modular Attack Surface Combatant program.

US Army Explores AI to Map How Soldiers Fight

The US Army is reworking how it writes doctrine, turning to artificial intelligence to gain efficiencies while protecting accuracy.

US Army Deletes New Dark Eagle Hypersonic Weapon Photos as Fielding Nears

The US Army briefly published and then removed new official images of its Dark Eagle Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, offering rare updated views of the system as it nears operational fielding.

Europe Moves Into the Depths With Underwater Drone Swarm Project

Europe is advancing an underwater drone swarm project consisting of a fleet of networked autonomous platforms.

Fincantieri Debuts Italian Navy’s Lead Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel

Fincantieri has launched the first platform of the Italian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel program in Riva Trigoso.

US Marines Not Adopting Army’s M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon

The US Marine Corps has confirmed it will not field the Sig Sauer M7 assault rifle, steering away from a potential adoption in partnership with the US Army.

Austal Wins $2.82-Billion Landing Craft Deal for Australian Army

Austal Defence Australia has secured an approximately $2.82-billion contract to build eight landing craft vessels for the Australian Army.

Ukraine Needs 250,000 More Troops to Win, NATO Source Says

Ukraine needs to mobilize approximately 250,000 additional troops to turn the tide against Russia, a senior NATO military said.

US Navy Plans Separate Commander for Robotic Autonomous Systems

The US Navy is planning to activate a dedicated commander for robotic autonomous systems as it pushes to integrate modern unmanned vessels across the fleet.

S. Korea to Launch 100 Defense-Focused Startups by 2030: Report

South Korea has announced plans for supporting the creation of up to 100 defense-focused startups by 2030.

Kongsberg Sharpens Underwater Ears With Upgraded ‘Listen’ System

Kongsberg is taking underwater sensing to a new level, potentially reshaping how naval forces gather critical intelligence below the surface.

Artificial Kidney Among Ukraine’s Latest Battlefield Medical Innovations in Testing

Ukraine is looking to bolster its combat medical capabilities with new technologies aimed at keeping wounded soldiers alive during high-intensity operations.

Japan Taps Axelspace for Optical Satellite Imagery in Defense Space Project

Axelspace secured a contract to supply optical satellite imagery for the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s new satellite constellation project.

S. Korea Considers Joining NATO Mechanism to Finance Arms for Ukraine

South Korea is reviewing whether to join a NATO mechanism that finances weapons purchases for Ukraine, according to diplomatic sources.