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Ghana Military Convoy Attacked, Three Civilians Killed

A military-escorted civilian convoy in northern Ghana was attacked on Monday, leaving three civilians dead and one injured, the Ghana Armed Forces said.

New US System Could Let Militaries Make Fuel Where They Fight

US firm AIRCO is offering a potential workaround to one of the military’s most persistent vulnerabilities: fuel logistics.

Ukraine Launches 100 Attacks with Robots on Front: Military Unit to AFP

A Ukrainian unit told AFP on Wednesday that it has carried out more than 100 attacks on the front using ground robots, after Zelensky hailed the capture of a Russian position thanks to this new method.

Czech System Enables Seamless Shift From Soft- to Hard-Kill Drone Defense

The Czech Republic’s airspace could soon see more integrated protection following TRL Drones’ development of a new Ground Control Station for managing multi-tiered counter-drone operations.

Elbit Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets

Israel is bringing directed-energy weapons into the air, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered lasers for military aircraft under a new defense contract.

Iran Recruiting Teenagers for Tehran Checkpoints

Iran's security forces are recruiting children to man checkpoints and perform other duties during the war in the capital, a Revolutionary Guards official told state TV

Hellfire Missiles Get New Mobile Launcher Hidden in 10-Foot Container

Lockheed Martin has packed a missile launcher into a 10-foot shipping container and fired a HELLFIRE missile from inside it, marking the system’s first integrated live-fire and vertical-launch test.

New Soldier-Worn Tech Tracks Brain Activity During Blasts to Flag Potential Trauma

Military personnel may soon be able to eliminate the “guesswork” in diagnosing brain injuries with new soldier-worn tech that tracks brain activity during blast exposure and flags potential signs of trauma in real time.

Iraq Armed Group Says Commander, Fighters Killed in Strike

A strike in western Iraq on Tuesday killed a commander and several fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, the group said.

No Time for Delays: Italy Launches New 3D Printer for Mission-Critical Parts

Italian firm Roboze is aiming to revolutionize additive manufacturing with a new 3D printer designed to turn polymers and composites into mission-critical parts.

Italy Considers 60% Military Expansion Under $7B Plan

Italy is considering boosting its armed forces by more than 60 percent over the next 18 years at an estimated cost of about $7 billion.

From Scraps to Skies: UK Innovation Turns Military Jet Waste Into Next-Gen Drones

In the UK, broken military combat jets are not going to waste. They are getting a second life as parts for next-gen drones.

India Enters Elite Group of Military Chip Makers With GaN Breakthrough

India is moving into high-end defense electronics with the successful development of Gallium Nitride Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits, powerful semiconductor chips designed for everything from missiles to warships.

General Atomics Introduces New Aircraft to Tackle Complex Maritime Ops

General Atomics AeroTec Systems is raising its aviation game with the new Do228 NXT aircraft built for fast-changing maritime and border operations.

Washington Authorizes Expansion of US Forces With Over 30,000 Troops: Report

Washington is backing a significant expansion of US military personnel this year, authorizing an increase of more than 30,000 troops.

Norway Preparing for Property Requisitions in Wartime

Thousands of Norwegians were to receive letters on Monday from the military informing them that their homes, vehicles, boats, and machinery may be requisitioned in the event of war.

Sudan Paramilitary Forces Say Regret Deadly Chad Border Clash

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces expressed regret on Monday over what they described as "unintentional" clashes with Chadian troops along the border, after Chad said seven of its soldiers were killed in the incident.

Japan, Philippines Agree Military Resupply Deal

The Philippines and Japan signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces.

EDGE Builds Digital Safety Layer for Modern Munitions

ESAD-50 is an electronic safety arming device, featuring a compact form factor, four dedicated boards managing safety, arming, and firing, and an onboard IMU to monitor motion.

Keep Engines On: US Air Force Debuts R-20 Hot-Pit Refueling Tech

R-20 refueling is a next-gen hot-pit system that allows helicopters to stay powered during fueling, pumps up to 450 gallons per minute per hose, and draws from bulk bladders holding over 200,000 gallons.

Pakistan’s Taimoor Cruise Missile Hits 600-Km in Breakthrough Test

Taimoor is an air-launched cruise missile, launched from a Mirage IIIEA ROSE fighter-bomber, featuring precision guidance, low-altitude flight, and multi-role strike capability.

Ghostrider Gunship Poised for Starlink-Enabled Battlefield Transformation

AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is a heavily armed multi-role special operations aircraft, capable of close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance.

China Reveals ‘Crab-Walking’ Heavy Vehicle Eyed as ICBM Launcher

Crab-walking heavy vehicle is a fully electric, modular platform with independent wheel drive, center-axis steering, sideways and diagonal movement, near-silent operation, low heat signature, and the ability to scale wheel modules for extreme loads.

Spain Taps Airbus, Indra to Build Next-Gen Spy Plane

Airbus A321 is the likely platform for Spain’s new SIGINT aircraft, with twin fuel-efficient turbofan engines, and a wide cabin to accommodate mission systems and operator consoles.