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America Must Reform Approach to Innovation Within US Defense Sector

The United States must “out-innovate” competitors, like China, if it hopes to maintain its security and prosperity.

Russia to Upgrade State-of-the-Art Marker Robotic Platform

Russia’s cutting edge Marker robotic combat platform will be given an upgrade so it can test the next generation of robots for the Ministry of Defense.

Armenian-Made Kamikaze Drones Undergoing Tests

Armenia is testing an unspecified number of kamikaze or suicide drones, the country's Minister of High Tech Industry revealed at a press conference.

Two Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Clashes With Separatists

Two Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in clashes with Russian-backed separatists, the military said Friday, testing a ceasefire brokered last year that had brought relative calm to the simmering conflict.

US Navy Wants AI-Assisted Sonar System for Improved Submarine Tracking

The US Navy wants to employ artificial intelligence to help sonar operators better utilize the system for improved tracking of enemy submarines.

Alleged Members of Jihadist Cell Remanded in Senegal

A Senegalese court has placed four alleged members of a jihadist cell in pre-trial detention, a legal official said.

Israelis Suspected of Selling Missiles to ‘Asian Country’

Israel's domestic security agency said Thursday they have investigated 20 Israelis, including former defense industry personnel, for allegedly making and selling cruise missiles to an unnamed Asian nation.

Russia Increasing Focus on AI to Create Advanced Weapons for Troops

Russia is increasing its focus on artificial intelligence to create advanced weapons for the armed forces, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.

US Backs Japan Concerns on China Ships

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced concern over China's incursions into Japanese territorial waters, recommitting to the ally's defense.

Three Turkish Soldiers Killed in Northern Iraq

Three Turkish soldiers have died in a new offensive against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, the Turkish defense ministry said on Thursday.

Iran to Unveil Homegrown Kaman-22 Armed Drone This Month

Iran is scheduled to unveil its homegrown Kaman-22 armed drone this month, said the Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force last week.

Biden Announces Review of China Defense Stance in Pentagon Visit

President Joe Biden announced a review of the US military stance toward China, saying the country needs a "strong" approach, while pledging that his administration will use force only as a last resort.

Al-Qaeda’s Yemen Leader Appears in Video Despite UN Report of Arrest

Khalid Batarfi, the leader of Al-Qaeda's branch in Yemen, appears to be still at large despite a United Nations report which claimed he had been under arrest for months.

Pentagon Seeks Air-Launched Drone With Air-to-Air Missiles

DARPA has contracted three defense firms to work on the preliminary design of an air-launched armed drone system capable of firing multiple air-to-air missiles.

Russian Fifth-Generation Su-57 Fighter Receives Highly Automated Cockpit

Russia’s fifth-generation, multi-role Su-57 fighter jet now incorporates maximum automation capability that will allow it to virtually fly itself, allowing the pilot to more fully focus on combat.

US Army General: Small Drones Biggest Threat Since IEDs

The proliferation of inexpensive, small drones around the world is the “most concerning tactical development” since the rise of the improvised explosive device in Iraq, remarked Marine Gen. Kenneth McKenzie recently.