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Poland Signs $52B EU Defense Loan Deal to Modernize Military

Poland on Friday became the first country to sign a loan agreement with the European Commission to fund the modernization of its military and arms industry, under which it will receive nearly $52 billion.

Saudi Banned US Use of Bases, Airspace for Hormuz Operation: Sources

Saudi Arabia prohibited the US from using its airspace and bases on its territory to launch operations for its brief bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, two Saudi sources told AFP on Friday.

Ukraine, Russia Confirm US-Brokered Three-Day Truce, Prisoner Swap

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday a US-brokered truce and a large prisoner swap over May 9-11, when Moscow celebrates its World War II victory.

From Hydra to Precision: How the APKWS Works

This guide explains how APKWS turns standard 70mm rockets into precision air-to-ground weapons, delivering low-cost, laser-guided strikes with pinpoint accuracy.

HII to Produce More Lionfish Underwater Drones for US Navy

HII has secured a $36.9-million contract to produce additional Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicles for the US Navy.

US Air Force Taps L3Harris to Bolster C2 Data-Sharing Capability

The US Air Force has selected L3Harris Technologies to develop critical features of a secure digital infrastructure supporting the military’s command and control capability.

Canadian Military Ramps Up Counter-UAS Defenses Amid Drone Threats

Canada has begun fielding counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities at key military infrastructure as Ottawa responds to growing concerns over surveillance, sabotage, and potential attacks involving drones.

Booz Allen Backs PDW to Scale US Drone Output

Booz Allen Hamilton has announced an investment in PDW, a US-based developer and manufacturer of drones for defense and public safety missions.

US Army Hospital’s New AI Tool Hunts for Early Lung Cancer Clues

The US Army’s Madigan Army Medical Center is rolling out an AI-powered tech designed to catch potential lung cancer cases quicker and keep patients from slipping through the cracks.

US Military Tightens Recruits’ Medical Screening With New Prescreen Policy

The US Military Entrance Processing Command introduced a new screening policy to stop processing applicants with certain medical conditions.

US Army Opens Joint Integration Effort With Major Defense Contractors 

The US Army has launched a new initiative with major defense contractors to address long-standing interoperability problems.

DarkPulse Secures US Navy License for Laser Sensing, Targeting Tech

DarkPulse has secured an agreement with the US Navy to commercialize a set of laser sensing and targeting technologies.

European Commission Clears Poland as First SAFE Defense Loan Recipient

The European Commission has approved Poland’s Security Action for Europe loan request, making it the first EU state to clear the process.

India’s New Laser Weapon Raises the Stakes: 300kW

A new 300-kilowatt directed-energy weapon under development in India is designed to neutralize emerging threats at distances of up to 20 kilometers.

Nexalus Partners With TuffTek to Bring Liquid Cooling to Rugged Military Computing

Irish liquid cooling developer Nexalus has partnered with Canadian rugged computing manufacturer TuffTek to offer integrated solutions for military customers.

Meet Ukraine’s Newest Counter-Drone Tech: An Autonomous Net Turret for FPV Systems

Ukraine is introducing a unique kind of deterrence to first-person view drones: an autonomous turret that shoots nets across a 6-meter distance.