🤖 Nomad Unveils UGV “Scout” for Autonomous Recon Missions

📬 In Today’s Defense Brief

🇺🇦 Ukraine Tests Jet-Powered Max Drone for Long-Range Strike Roles Read More

🤖 Nomad Unveils UGV “Scout” for Autonomous Recon Missions Read More

🛰️ Lockheed Advances Next-Gen Battle Network with New Prototypes Read More

🚀 Air Force Retires First Minuteman III Silo in Shift Toward Sentinel ICBM Read More

💰 Army Awards Lockheed Record $9.8B Contract for Missile Production Read More

🎱 Plus 12 other news stories you may like

📰 Full Breakdown

🇺🇦 Ukraine Tests Jet-Powered Max Drone for Long-Range Strike Roles Read More

• Ukraine has begun testing the jet-powered Max drone, which is designed to deliver long-range strikes against Russian positions. The drone’s propulsion system allows it to fly faster and farther than most of Kyiv’s current UAV arsenal.

• Developers claim the system can carry heavier payloads and operate at altitudes intended to challenge Russia’s layered air defense network. Its smaller radar cross-section could give it a better chance of slipping past enemy defenses.

• Analysts suggest that if the Max enters mass production, it could give Ukraine an affordable standoff capability, reshaping strike strategies and reducing reliance on costly Western-provided missiles.

🤖 Nomad Unveils UGV “Scout” for Autonomous Recon Missions Read More

• Nomad Robotics introduced its “Scout” unmanned ground vehicle, designed for autonomous reconnaissance and battlefield scouting. The platform uses AI navigation and modular payloads to adapt to different terrain and mission needs.

• The vehicle can be outfitted with ISR sensors, comms relay kits, or light weapons, enabling commanders to tailor it for frontline support or urban operations. Early field trials highlight its ability to reduce risk to human patrols.

• Military officials believe the Scout could enhance manned-unmanned teaming concepts by extending situational awareness and offering a cost-effective option for persistent surveillance.

🛰️ Lockheed Advances Next-Gen Battle Network with New Prototypes Read More

• Lockheed Martin showcased progress on its Next-Gen Battle Network prototypes, built to link sensors, shooters, and command nodes into a unified architecture. The system is part of the Army’s larger modernization drive for data-driven warfare.

• The prototype integrates AI decision-support tools, real-time data fusion, and resilient comms pathways to reduce latency between detection and engagement. This aims to give units a decisive advantage in multi-domain operations.

• Company officials say lessons from these prototypes will feed directly into Army and joint force efforts to build interoperable networks that can withstand cyber and EW disruption, setting conditions for future battlefield dominance.

🚀 Air Force Retires First Minuteman III Silo in Shift Toward Sentinel ICBM Read More

• The Air Force has deactivated its first Minuteman III missile silo, marking an early milestone in the transition to the Sentinel ICBM program. The process includes dismantling legacy infrastructure and prepping sites for new systems.

• Sentinel missiles are expected to bring improved accuracy, survivability, and advanced cybersecurity protections over the aging Cold War-era fleet. Officials said the replacement is essential to maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent.

• While the transition will take years, the silo closure demonstrates tangible progress in one of the Pentagon’s largest modernization programs, with full operational capability targeted in the 2030s.

💰 Army Awards Lockheed Record $9.8B Contract for Missile Production Read More

• The Army awarded Lockheed Martin a record-setting $9.8B contract to produce advanced missiles, the largest deal of its kind for the service. The award is aimed at replenishing inventories strained by Ukraine and deterring peer competitors.

• The contract covers next-gen munitions, including precision strike missiles and air defense interceptors, with deliveries scheduled to ramp up quickly to meet urgent demand. Lockheed will expand production capacity across multiple facilities.

• Defense leaders said the award underscores the Pentagon’s recognition that high-volume missile manufacturing is critical for sustaining readiness in prolonged conflicts and future large-scale combat operations.

🌏 Other Important News

✈️ Air

• L3Harris expands OA-1K Skyraider II production Read More

• TCI launches advanced RF receivers for airborne missions Read More

• GA-EMS develops Kepler satellite comms system Read More

• Teledyne rolls out new airborne imaging technology Read More

• MDA seeks low-cost, fast-to-field advanced interceptor Read More

• Raytheon wins Navy MRIC air defense contract Read More

🛡️ Land

• U.S. Army prepares for next-gen tank production Read More

• U.S. Army pursues Abrams modernization for future battlefields Read More

• Army awards $875.6M contract to Javelin Joint Venture Read More

• L3Harris & Rheinmetall reveal new armored vehicles for export markets Read More

🧠 Emerging Tech

• Oak Ridge unveils new quantum computing installation for national security Read More

• Aurelius Systems raises $10M for autonomous laser defense Read More

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