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US Army Researchers Link Genetic Marker to Stress Resilience in Soldiers

Experts at the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine may have found a genetic clue to why some soldiers handle extreme stress better than others.

Pentagon to Send Reps Abroad for Military Tech Advancement, Taiwan and Japan Included

The US Department of Defense plans to send officials to “dozens” of partner nations, including Taiwan and Japan, to strengthen partnerships and give the US faster access to cutting-edge military technology.

LiquidPiston to Power US Army Command Posts With Smaller Generator System

Connecticut-based LiquidPiston has started the development of an ultra-compact auxiliary power unit for US Army mobile command posts under a Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer contract.

Amentum to Support Saudi Arabia’s In-Country MROU for Military Vehicles

Saudi Arabian Military Industries, a state-owned defense firm, has partnered with Amentum to optimize its maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrade capabilities for land combat systems.

Texas Firm Introduces Adaptive AI Engine for Defense-Ready Cybersecurity

Texas-based Rackspace Technology has deployed an AI-powered cybersecurity engine, RAISE, designed to help spot and stop digital threats with defense and critical infrastructure in mind.

SMX, Google Pilot AI to Optimize US Military Ops

Maryland-based digital services firm SMX is teaming with Google Public Sector to pilot AI solutions for US military missions.

US Army Expands Short-Range Reconnaissance Drone Fleet

The US Army has begun production of the second batch of its Short-Range Reconnaissance unmanned aircraft systems.

DARPA Taps Q-CTRL to Advance Quantum Sensing for Military Vehicles

DARPA has awarded Australian firm Q-CTRL contracts worth $24.4 million to enhance quantum sensing tools for military vehicles.

MIT Develops New Battlefield Tools to Spot Brain Injuries ‘in Minutes’

Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory is working on a trio of portable diagnostic tools designed to revolutionize how the military detects brain injuries and monitors cognitive health in the field.

KNDS Refines RCH-155 Howitzer for Ukraine After Soldier Feedback

The RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers bound for Ukraine are undergoing upgrades following feedback from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, KNDS Germany CEO Ralf Ketzel shared in an interview with news outlet DW. 

Japan Seeks Record Defense Budget, to Triple Drone Spending

Japan's defense ministry is aiming for a major boost to its drone arsenal as part of another record spending request.

Polish F-16 Jet Crashes Killing Pilot Ahead of Air Show: Govt

A Polish F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday while preparing for an air show in the central city of Radom, killing the pilot.

‘No Way’ US Troops Can Invade Venezuela, Says Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday there was "no way" US troops could invade Venezuela after it deployed warships and troops to the Caribbean.

Lebanon Says Israeli Drone Explodes After Crash, Killing Two Soldiers

Lebanon's army said two personnel were killed Thursday after an Israeli drone that had crashed in the country's south exploded.

Turkey’s First Indigenous UCAV Climbs to 40,000-Ft, ‘Extends Ceiling’ in Drone Class

Turkey revealed that its upgraded Bayraktar TB2T-AI has set a “record in its class” after soaring to 40,000 feet during a recent test flight.

Poland to Lift Defense Spending to 4.8% of GPD Next Year

Poland will increase its defense spending next year to 4.8 percent of GDP, near the five percent being demanded of NATO members.