💥 Vermeer, Sentry partner on uncrewed navigation system

📬 In Today’s Defense Brief

💥 Vermeer, Sentry partner on uncrewed navigation system — Read More

🛰️ Golden Dome: Space Force awards first space-based boost-phase interceptor prototype contracts — Read More

🌊 GreyShark AUV expands with new variants — Read More

⚡ Hensoldt introduces TaerVus to fight the EW battle — Read More

🚤 Trump says land strikes in Venezuela will 'start very soon' — Read More

🎱 Plus 6 other news stories you may like

📰 Full Breakdown

💥 Vermeer, Sentry partner on uncrewed navigation system — Read More

• Vermeer and Sentry announced a partnership combining Vermeer's AI-driven visual navigation and Sentry's precision terminal-guidance capabilities to enable uncrewed systems to operate without GPS. The approach focuses on contested environments where jamming or denial is common.

• The system enhances unmanned platforms’ ability to maintain accurate positioning, targeting, and assured navigation by using sensor fusion rather than relying on satellite signals.

• Both companies plan demonstrations with U.S. and international partners throughout 2026, supporting the military’s push for resilient autonomy in drones and other uncrewed assets.

🛰️ Golden Dome: Space Force awards first space-based boost-phase interceptor prototype contracts — Read More

• The U.S. Space Force issued several initial contracts—each under $9M—to begin prototyping space-based interceptors under the Golden Dome program, aimed at striking missiles during their boost phase. Contractor identities remain undisclosed for security reasons.

• The initiative marks a shift toward orbital missile defense layers supporting ground sensors and command systems, with the long-term goal of building a persistent missile-interception capability from space.

• The contracts are early steps toward what could become major future procurement programs, signaling heightened Pentagon interest in space-enabled defensive architectures.

🌊 GreyShark AUV expands with new variants — Read More

• The GreyShark AUV line received multiple new variants emphasizing modularity, longer endurance, and improved autonomy for deep-water and littoral missions.

• The upgrades aim to support a wider range of payloads, strengthening capabilities in reconnaissance, mine-countermeasures, undersea mapping, and patrol missions.

• As navies pivot toward unmanned underwater fleets, GreyShark’s expanding family reflects an effort to offer scalable, lower-risk, distributed undersea surveillance options.

⚡ Hensoldt introduces TaerVus to fight the EW battle — Read More

• Hensoldt unveiled TaerVus, a next-generation electronic warfare suite designed to increase resilience against jamming, improve situational awareness, and enhance signal interception in complex electromagnetic environments.

• The system focuses on protecting digital communications and sensor networks that are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated EW threats.

• Positioned as a modular platform, TaerVus may support both air and ground forces seeking hardened spectrum operations capabilities.

🚤 Trump says land strikes in Venezuela will 'start very soon' — Read More

• Reporting indicates the U.S. is considering joint land-and-sea strike options toward Venezuela should diplomatic and economic pressure fail, potentially involving boat-borne forces and aviation assets.

• The proposals suggest a shift toward more direct intervention planning, raising regional tensions and signaling a significant escalation in U.S.–Venezuela relations.

• The discussions highlight the Pentagon’s preparation for multi-domain contingencies, though no final decisions have been announced.

🌏 Other Important News

✈️ Air

• UK MoD confirms Shadow Mk2 upgrade axed due to delivery delays — Read More

• France tests new “Mutant” loitering munition designs — Read More

• Sweden debuts new UAV turbojet engine — Read More

• Coast Guard grows VIP fleet amid helicopter procurement changes — Read More

• Mosaic Tiger 26-1 exercise kicks off — Read More

🪖 Land

• Leonardo Brings 70-Km Reach to Its New 155mm Artillery Weapon — Read More
  

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