⚔️ Army Paratroopers Conduct First Drone-on-Drone Strike in History

📬 In Today’s Defense Brief

✈️ Air Force’s “Drone Wingman” Program Takes Flight Read More

⚔️ Army Paratroopers Conduct First Drone-on-Drone Strike in History Read More

🛩️ General Atomics’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft Completes First Flight Read More

🚢 South Korean Shipbuilder to Invest $5B in Philadelphia Shipyard Read More

💻 FBI Warns “Salt Typhoon” Hackers Have Targeted 80+ Countries Read More

🎱 Plus 8 other news stories you may like

📰 Full Breakdown

✈️ Air Force’s “Drone Wingman” Program Takes Flight Read More

• The Air Force’s collaborative “drone wingman” initiative reached a key milestone with its first operational flights.

• Officials said the autonomous aircraft demonstrated teaming with manned fighters, relaying data, and simulating combat roles.

• The program is part of broader efforts to expand capacity while lowering risk to human pilots in contested environments.

⚔️ Army Paratroopers Conduct First Drone-on-Drone Strike in History Read More

• U.S. Army paratroopers carried out the first recorded drone-on-drone strike using a quadcopter against a hostile UAV.

• The engagement highlighted how small drones are increasingly being used for direct combat, not just surveillance roles.

• Leaders say the milestone underscores urgency to adapt tactics and train soldiers for drone-dense battlefields.

🛩️ General Atomics’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft Completes First Flight Read More

• General Atomics announced its Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype successfully flew in a milestone test.

• The YFQ-42A aircraft validated autonomy, manned teaming, and new mission systems critical for future Air Force operations.

• Officials said the test proves CCA development is on track, with industry partners accelerating multiple prototype lines.

🚢 South Korean Shipbuilder to Invest $5B in Philadelphia Shipyard Read More

• South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean will invest $5B in revitalizing a Philadelphia shipyard for military and commercial production.

• The plan includes advanced facilities for building Navy support vessels, creating thousands of local jobs.

• Officials say the move deepens U.S.-South Korea defense ties and strengthens American shipbuilding capacity.

💻 FBI Warns “Salt Typhoon” Hackers Have Targeted 80+ Countries Read More

• The FBI reported that Chinese-linked “Salt Typhoon” hackers have targeted networks in more than 80 countries.

• Attackers exploited compromised devices to probe U.S. critical infrastructure and defense-related systems.

• Officials warned the scale of operations highlights a long-term campaign aimed at espionage and disruption.

🌏 Other Important News

✈️ Air

• L3Harris expands Waco facility to build Skyraider drones Read More

• General Atomics confirms YFQ-42A flight testing milestone Read More

🤖 Unmanned Systems & Counter-Drone

• Army taps three companies to develop unmanned Infantry Squad Vehicles Read More

• Dzyne unveils “Dronebuster” system to spoof and neutralize UAVs Read More

• Army producing second tranche of short-range reconnaissance drones Read More

💣 Land & Munitions

• Army invests $635M in advanced artillery ammunition production facility Read More

🏛️ Policy & Leadership

• DIU leader exits, leaving behind blueprint for faster tech adoption Read More

• DoD official says AI and other innovations will transform future warfighting Read More

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