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BAE Systems to Support DARPA AI Airborne Combat Program

BAE Systems has secured a $4-million contract to support DARPA’s artificial intelligence development program for autonomous airborne combat.

Belgium Lacks Air Defense Weapons, Relies on F-16s: Ex-Military Official

The Belgian Armed Forces does not have enough air defense weapons so it relies heavily on its F-16 fleet for airspace protection, a retired colonel has claimed.

Responsible AI in Military Summit Highlights Human Control, Endorsed by 61 Countries

South Korea has hosted an international two-day summit where 61 countries endorsed a legally non-binding document about Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM).

China to ‘Crush’ Foreign Encroachment in South China Sea: Military Official

China will "crush" any foreign incursion into its sovereign territory including in the South China Sea, a senior Beijing military official said.

NATO Should Down Russian Drones in Baltics: Lithuania

Lithuania said that NATO aircraft based in the Baltic states should shoot down Russian drones that drift into their airspace after a Russian drone crashed in Latvia last week.

North Korea Fires Salvo of Short-Range Ballistic Missiles

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into waters east of the Korean peninsula, Seoul's military said.

Taiwan Grounds Mirage Fighter Jets After Night Crash

Taiwan's air force said it had grounded its fleet of Mirage 2000 fighters after a jet crashed during a night training flight.

Sweden Orders Additional General Dynamics M3 Bridging Systems

The Swedish government has contracted General Dynamics European Land Systems–Bridge Systems to deliver another batch of Amfbro 400 amphibious bridge and ferry systems.

USAF Funds Hypersonic Thermal Protection System That Sweats

Canopy Aerospace has clinched a $2.8 million US Air Force funding to develop a more resilient hypersonic thermal protection system based on transpiration-cooling.

Australian Army Receives C5I Capabilities From Leonardo DRS

The Australian Army’s new combat vehicles have received C5I capabilities from Leonardo DRS ahead of schedule.

Japan Restructures to Create ‘Fleet Information Warfare’ Command

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) is overhauling its intelligence operations, replacing its Fleet Intelligence Command with the soon-to-be-established “Fleet Information Warfare Command.”

US Approves Sale of 54 AMRAAM Missiles to Singapore for $133M

The US State Department has cleared the potential sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Singapore.

Russian Army’s Tempting Offers Paying Off as Recruitment Surges Sixfold

The Russian military’s enticing recruitment offers appear to be paying off as the number of newly-enlisted troops increased sixfold over the past year.

US, UK Top Diplomats in Ukraine to Discuss Long-Range Weapons

The US and British top diplomats began a visit Wednesday to Ukraine, where they will discuss further easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia.

US Military Losing $1.35B Annually Due to Soldier Obesity: Study

The alarming rate of obesity among US soldiers is costing the military up to $1.35 billion annually in direct care expenses and productivity losses.

Polio Worker, Officer Killed in Pakistan: Police

Gunmen in northwestern Pakistan killed a polio worker and a policeman during the latest campaign to vaccinate millions of children in the country, police said.