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Uncrewed Boats Controlled From 500 Miles Escort UK Warships in Landmark Test

A fleet of uncrewed boats proved they can operate hundreds of miles from their human controllers, escorting warships in a 72-hour trial.

Germany’s Rheinmetall to Build Romanian Gunpowder Plant

Germany's Rheinmetall signed a deal to build a gunpower factory in NATO member Romania, as Europe rearms in the face of the growing Russian threat.

Maduro Seeks Military Support From Russia Amid Rising Tensions With US: Report

Venezuelan President Maduro has appealed to Russian leader Putin for military assistance as tensions rise with the US.

Seoul Says Nuclear Submarine Possible Within 15 Years After US Nod

South Korea expects to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the late 2030s, a senior defense ministry official told ministers.

China Says It Built a Hypersonic Missile That Changes Shape at Mach 5

China’s new hypersonic missile concept reaches Mach 5, morphs mid-flight with retractable wings, and uses advanced control algorithms for stability.

US Firm’s ‘Base in a Box’ Turns Air Into Water to Power Drones

A solar-powered mobile refueling station is emerging as the newest pit stop for drones that run on hydrogen.

Belgian Navy Accepts First City-Class Minehunter ‘Oostende’

The Belgian Navy has received its first City-class mine countermeasures vessel, the Oostende (M940), at the Zeebrugge Naval Base in Bruges.

Taiwan Unveils Three-Tier Drone Strategy to Boost Defense Readiness

The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense has organized its latest military drone strategy to focus on three roles: joint operations, tactical, and combat, CNA reported. 

US Army Seeks Laser Weapons to ‘Hard Kill’ Group 1 to 3 Drones

The US Army is seeking laser weapons that can achieve a “hard kill,” or kinetically render a target unable to maintain flight, against Group 1 and 2 drones and one-way attack Group 3 drones.

Australia Locks in Local Steel Deal for Navy’s Hunter Frigates

BAE Systems Australia and Melbourne-based BlueScope Steel have signed a five-year framework agreement to supply locally-made steel for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.

Russia Makes Steady Gains in Ukraine in October: AFP Analysis

The Russian army made steady gains in Ukraine in October, as it focused attacks on the eastern Donetsk region, an analysis of Institute of War data showed.

US Army Tests AI-Enabled Counter-Drone System on Abrams, Bradley

The US Army is testing an autonomous, machine-gun-based counter-drone system on Abrams main battle tanks and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.

Norway Expands NASAMS Capabilities With New Kongsberg Contract

Norway has contracted Kongsberg to deliver additional components for the NASAMS air defense system to enhance system performance.

American Rheinmetall Wins $31M Upkeep Deal for Ukraine’s Bradley IFVs

American Rheinmetall has been awarded a $31-million contract to enhance forward repair capabilities for damaged Bradley ifighting vehicles.

Royal Navy Conducts World’s First Quantum Navigation on Uncrewed Submarine

The Royal Navy has trialed Infleqtion’s Tiqker quantum optical atomic clock aboard the testbed submarine XV Excalibur.

Ukraine Bolsters Navy With Swedish, Norwegian CB90 Assault Boats

Ukraine’s Navy has expanded its fleet with new CB90 fast assault boats to enhance coastal defense ongoing hostilities with Russia.