The Hidden Trail Behind 3D-Printed Weapons
3D printing is often celebrated for its ability to produce toys, tools, and prototypes quickly, but the technology can also be exploited for illegal...
FireAnt Swarms Take a Bite Out of Heavy Armor
A new class of small, ground robots is being pitched for frontline missions: low-cost, networked unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) that operate in coordinated swarms...
Bat-Inspired Drones Navigate Where Cameras Can’t
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts are developing small aerial robots that rely on sound rather than cameras to navigate, offering new...
Morphing Hypersonic Technology Could Redefine High-Speed Flight
Chinese aerospace researchers have announced a new development in hypersonic flight: a prototype vehicle able to alter its aerodynamic shape while travelling at speeds...
Teamwork Takes Flight: Drones Move Heavy Objects
Researchers at TU Delft in the Netherlands have developed an algorithm that enables multiple autonomous drones to work together to carry heavy payloads, even...
Fighter Jet Without a Runway? X-BAT Makes It Real
A new unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter platform has been revealed, designed to operate from ships, islands, and austere locations while carrying...
Smart, Scalable, Mobile: The Next-Gen Turret System
A new modular turret system designed for lightweight military vehicles could reshape how ground forces respond to aerial and ground threats. Developed as part...
The Growing Trend of Defense Innovation Through Startup Collaboration
Defense ministries in Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom are reshaping how new technologies enter military service, placing startups and agile innovation...
The Next Generation of Coastal Missiles is Here
A newly coastal missile system, introduced by Saab, aims to reshape how nations protect their shores against naval threats. Developed around the well-established RBS15...
Satellite Communications Found Wide Open to Interception with Basic Equipment
A recent academic study has uncovered a major vulnerability in satellite communications: vast amounts of sensitive data—including military and industrial information—are being broadcast unencrypted...
New Chest-Mounted Tactical Comms System Offers On-the-Move Connectivity for Soldiers
Silvus Technologies, a Motorola company, has unveiled a compact tactical communications system designed to enhance battlefield awareness and connectivity in mobile, infrastructure-free environments. Known...
Poland Faces Sharp Rise in Cyberattacks from Russia Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Poland has recorded a significant increase in cyberattacks targeting its critical infrastructure, with activity linked to Russian state actors accounting for a growing portion...
New Autonomous Microwave System Targets Drone Swarms
A new unmanned counter-drone platform will make its debut at this year’s AUSA conference, combining high-power microwave technology with a fully autonomous ground vehicle....
New Tech Offers Drones Real-Time Defense Against Cyber Takeovers
FIU Researchers have developed a new security system designed to protect drones mid-flight from cyberattacks that could otherwise hijack control and render them inoperable....
Laser Threat Detection for Satellite Protection Under Development
The UK is moving forward with the development of new sensors designed to detect and assess laser-based threats to satellites. The project, currently in...
Russia Accused of Repeatedly Jamming UK Military Satellites
British military satellites are being targeted by Russian electronic warfare operations on a regular basis, according to the head of UK Space Command. The...
Puma LE Drone Receives Precision Targeting and Modular Payload Upgrades
AeroVironment has introduced new capabilities for its Puma LE small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), aimed at expanding its operational roles well beyond traditional surveillance....
North Korean Labor Reportedly Supporting Russian Drone Production Efforts
Recent reports suggest that Russia may be employing a substantial North Korean workforce to support its domestic weapons manufacturing, including tactical unmanned aerial systems....
DJI to Remain on U.S. Military Watchlist Amid Dual-Use Drone Concerns
A U.S. federal judge has upheld the Department of Defense’s decision to keep Chinese drone manufacturer DJI on its official list of companies linked...
China Converts Retired Fighter Jets into Combat Drones
At the Changchun air show in northeast China, engineers displayed combat drones built from retired J‑6 fighters, confirming plans to convert the Cold War–era...
New AI-Driven System Enhances Long-Range Detection of Hostile Drones
A new drone detection capability demonstrated in the U.S. could significantly improve how defense systems identify and track hostile UAVs, even in cluttered or...
3D-Printed Thermoplastic Propellants to be Used in Solid Rocket Motors
A new propulsion development effort focused on solid rocket motors with extended range capabilities is moving forward in the United States, following the award...
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The Next Big Artillery Upgrade Could Be Putting the Gun on...
Towed artillery remains an important source of battlefield firepower, but modern counter-battery sensors and drones have made staying in one firing position increasingly dangerous....
