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US Air Force Tests AI to Shrink the Kill Chain

The US Air Force has tested an AI system designed to help warfighters make faster decisions on which threats to engage first in active combat zones.

Bat-Inspired Sensor Could Help Drones Navigate Without Cameras

A new echolocation system developed by researchers at the University of Michigan could help drones and robots “see” in darkness without cameras, laser-based sensors, or GPS.

Turkey Unveils First Hypersonic Missile With 800-Km Range

Turkey has officially entered the hypersonic race with the unveiling of the Tayfun Block-4, a hypersonic ballistic missile built for high maneuverability.

Indonesia Expands Cybersecurity Ties With Singapore Military

Indonesia and Singapore discussed defense cooperation on cybersecurity, as Jakarta looks to draw on Singapore’s experience in military cyber capabilities.

BlackSky Wins Latin American Contract for On-Demand Satellite Monitoring

BlackSky secured a contract to deliver on-demand monitoring services using its satellite systems for defense and intelligence agencies in Latin America.

Saab Secures $189M Czech Order for Mobile Short-Range Air Defense

Saab has received an order worth $189 million from the Czech Republic for its Mobile Short-Range Air Defense system.

Raytheon Lands $51.9M Deal for Stinger Air-to-Air Launchers

The US Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded Raytheon a $51.9-million contract to produce and deliver Stinger air-to-air launchers.

Taiwan Eyes Buying Nearly 50,000 Domestic Drones Within Two Years

Taiwan has announced plans to procure 48,750 domestically produced drones by 2027 to boost asymmetric defense capabilities, the Liberty Times reported. 

Roketsan Blends Surveillance and Strike Capabilities in One ‘Robotic Dog’

Roketsan unveiled KOZ, an unmanned ground system that resembles a mechanical dog and can carry four guided munitions into high-risk areas.

US Army Seeks Successor to M240 Machine Gun

The US Army is seeking a potential replacement for its decades-old M240 medium machine gun, aiming for a weapon with improved lethality and capability.

US Forces Test GAMBLER AI System for Real-Time Combat Intelligence

US defense and intelligence teams put the GAMBLER prototype to the test, aiming to streamline real-time decision-making in complex combat environments.

Somalia Demands Release of Arms Cargo Ship Seized by Puntland

Somalia on Wednesday demanded the "immediate and unconditional" release of a cargo ship transporting military equipment that was seized by the semi-autonomous Puntland region, calling the move an "act of piracy."

Cambodia, Thailand Trade Fire in Fresh Border Clashes

Cambodian and Thai troops exchanged fire in a new round of clashes on Thursday, hours after the two sides downgraded diplomatic relations in an escalating row over a disputed border.

Myanmar Junta Drone Crashes Over Thai Border

A Myanmar junta drone targeting anti-coup fighters crashed over the border in Thailand, the kingdom's military said, prompting an official rebuke over hazardous spillover from the civil war.

Iran Says Confronted US Destroyer in Gulf of Oman

Iranian forces on Wednesday warned a US destroyer to stay out of waters claimed by Tehran, state television reported, an interaction a US defense official said was "safe and professional" and did not affect the ship's mission.

Hamas Confirms It Responded to Latest Gaza Truce Proposal

Hamas confirmed on Thursday that it has responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, after more than two weeks of indirect talks in Qatar have failed to yield a truce.