A sleek, jet-powered loyal wingman design promises higher dash speed and payload than prop-driven adjuncts for escort and strike.
China showcased a new tank prototype nicknamed “Google’s Tank” for its use of advanced optics and AI-driven targeting.
MIT researchers developed a handheld diagnostic device to rapidly detect traumatic brain injuries on the battlefield.
U.S. Army paratroopers carried out the first recorded drone-on-drone strike using a quadcopter against a hostile UAV.
China tested a new missile described as a “satellite hunter,” highlighting its growing anti-satellite warfare ambitions.
Cheetah-HS demonstrated a next-generation AI-powered sensor suite designed to improve target recognition and tracking accuracy.
The Army announced work on a modular, interoperable electronic warfare kit designed to adapt across multiple platforms.
Pentagon leaders confirmed that RapperBot malware breached the Defense Department’s global information networks.
Peraton introduced an AI-powered control system designed to manage tactical vehicles with improved autonomy and real-time decision-making.
Airbus validated its “Hivemind” AI, enabling helicopters to fly autonomously in swarms while sharing real-time situational awareness.
Experts say a lunar reactor could power habitats, mining, and long-term missions, overcoming challenges posed by two-week lunar nights.
Navy pivots from optionally manned to purpose-built unmanned platforms, prioritizing reliability, lifecycle cost, and mature CONOPS.
