Northrop’s ‘Jackal’ Precision Strike Missile Clears Key Flight Test
Northrop Grumman’s “Jackal” has taken a step closer to battlefield deployment following a key test that demonstrated the system’s flight readiness.
First ‘Gripen F’ Fighter Breaks Cover With Twin-Seat Design From Saab
A new variant in Saab’s Gripen family has stepped into the spotlight with the rollout of the first Gripen F, a twin-seat fighter built to handle both combat missions and advanced pilot training.
Picogrid Raises $45M to Scale Defense Systems Integration Platform
California-based tech company Picogrid has raised $45 million in a Series A round led by Bessemer Venture Partners.
Canadian Firms Calian and Cohere Partner on Sovereign Military AI
Secure domestic AI tools could support military operations and training environments.
Notch Develops Tactical Antennas That Steer Signals Without Moving Parts
A new software-based antenna system could improve communications efficiency by directing radio frequency energy toward specific targets instead of broadcasting in all directions.
Exosens Joins $45M EU Program to Advance Military Infrared Sensors
Exosens has joined a $45-million European defense program aimed at developing advanced infrared sensors and strengthening supply chains.
Ukraine Targets Russia’s Supply Lifeline With AI-Enabled Strike Drones
Kyiv has intensified drone strikes against Russian supply vehicles in occupied southern Ukraine, targeting key logistics routes with AI-enabled systems that analysts say are reshaping battlefield dynamics.
South Korea’s Naver Goes Palantir-Style With Launch of Defense AI Unit
South Korea's largest internet company is expanding into military AI, focusing on sovereign cloud infrastructure and intelligence analysis.
Hawaiian Firm Trigger XR Explores Defense Applications for AI Smart Glasses
Commercial XR expertise is being adapted for defense training and field support.
Assured Space Breaks Missile Defense Radar Out of Fixed Sites With ‘Penoptix’
Assured Space is introducing Penoptix, a fully transportable X-band radar designed for rapidly changing battlefield environments.
HENSOLDT Unveils New Radar for Satellite-Based Recon
A new radar from HENSOLDT aims to improve how intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions are carried out from orbit.
Striveworks First AI Firm to Bridge Two US Army NGC2 Programs
The US Army is expanding the use of operational AI within its Next Generation Command and Control initiative, with Striveworks scaling support from the 4th Infantry Division to the 25th Infantry Division.
US Air Force Invests in AI Autonomy for GPS-Denied Missions
New testing will assess autonomous navigation, ISR, and mission execution in electronically contested environments.
Israel’s DIAMOND Solution Expands Frigate Combat Power With Networked Wing-Ships
A hybrid naval solution is poised to give Israel the ability to launch missiles and loitering munitions from small support vessels controlled by a frigate mothership.
L3Harris Debuts Tactical Comms System With ‘No Single Point of Failure’
L3Harris Technologies has devised a way to ensure troops dispersed across long distances remain connected, unveiling a new mobile solution that can reportedly keep working even when parts fail.
France Selected to Host NATO AI Centre of Excellence
The new hub will support alliance efforts to integrate AI into military operations.
Mistral Pushes Back on Pope Leo’s Criticism of Military AI
The French AI firm argues advanced defense technologies are essential for security amid growing geopolitical competition.
Hermeus to Demo High-Mach Drone Flight Under $159M DIU Contract
Hermeus has been awarded a $159-million contract to showcase high-Mach drone flight capabilities for the US Department of Defense.
RTX Builds Self-Healing Comms System to Survive Heavy Battlefield Jamming
RTX subsidiary BBN Technologies is working to help soldiers maintain uninterrupted communications on contested battlefields with its new “self-healing” system.
India Elevates Missile Strike Accuracy With Next-Gen Electronic Guidance System
Indian missile systems are set for a major leap in targeting accuracy as the Defence Research and Development Laboratory develops a next-gen navigation and electronic guidance suite.
US Firms Turn Remote Weapon Station Into AI-Powered Drone Killer
A partnership between two US companies is enabling remote weapon stations to detect and engage drones autonomously through a software upgrade.
Israel Launches AI Unit to Support Frontline Ops
Israel is expanding frontline military AI integration with a dedicated unit focused on operational decision support and data fusion.
AI Firm, University Team Up to Train Future Defense AI Specialists in S.Korea
The partnership focuses on practical AI training, defense industry projects, and workforce development pathways.
Europe Pushes Sovereign Adaptive AI for Military Unmanned Systems
Patria and NestAI are developing sovereign battlefield AI ecosystems for autonomous drones to reduce reliance on foreign tech.
