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US Navy Bringing DRAKE Anti-Drone System to Surface Ships

To defend against the possibility of attack by relatively inexpensive, easily purchased technology, the navy has introduced the Drone Restricted Access Using Known Electromagnetic Warfare (DRAKE) anti-drone system aboard its surface ships.

US Marine Corps Acquires First MQ-9A ‘Reaper’

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (VMU-1) has procured an MQ-9A “Reaper” unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a first for the Marine Corps.

India Approves $3 Billion Purchase of Military Transport Aircraft 

The Indian government has approved the purchase of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for the air force to replace the aging Avro 748. 

US Army Demonstrates Stryker-Mounted Laser-Weapon System 

The US Army completed the “combat shoot-off” (CSO) of its first high-energy laser weapon prototype, manufacturer KBR revealed.

Boeing Delivers Proposal for Potential Black Hawk Successor DEFIANT X

Sikorsky-Boeing delivered the proposal to the US Army for the DEFIANT X project, which will be part of the army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program.

Machines Not Missiles on Show at North Korea Anniversary Parade

North Korea put tractor-towed artillery, fire engines, and health personnel in orange hazmat suits on show at a parade in Pyongyang.

125 Villagers Massacred in Ethiopia’s Amhara: Doctors

At least 125 villagers were massacred in Ethiopia's Amhara region earlier this month.

India to Commission Missile-Tracking Vessel

The Indian Navy will commission the nation’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Dhruv on September 10.

Russia’s New T-90M to Undergo Testing: Sources

T-90M Proryv tank will undergo testing of its optoelectronic system in a military exercise before it can go into possible production.

Russia’s Buk-M30 Shows ‘Perfect Accuracy’ in Test

Russia's Buk-M3 surface-to-air missiles scored 100% accuracy in a live-fire test conducted at the Kapustin Yar in the Astrakhan Region.

Anti-Taliban Force Vows Resistance to ‘Pariah’ Govt

Afghanistan's last resistance group denounced the Taliban's new interim government as "illegitimate" and destined for "pariah" status.

Pentagon Selects BAE Systems for Next-Gen Aircraft Control

DARPA has contracted BAE Systems to design an aircraft active flow control technology.

Third Zumwalt Class Destroyer Finishes Builder Trials

USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) — the third Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer — underwent a five-day trial that included demonstrations of operational capabilities of its hull, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Indian Missile Test Vessel To Begin Sea Trials

India’s first floating missile test range will begin sea trials this month. Once commissioned, the ship will allow missile tests at a range of up to 1,500 km (932 miles).

Regime Fire Kills Four Civilians in NW Syria: Monitor

Regime artillery fire killed four civilians including a child in Idlib city in Syria's last major rebel bastion.

Burkina Faso, Mali Agree Joint Force Against Jihadists

Burkina Faso and Mali agreed to mount joint military operations against jihadist groups who have ravaged Africa's Sahel region.