Land13:57 UTC
Drones take over AUSA, plus the Army’s plan to bring in new vendors
Drones and counter-drone tech dominated the show as the Army implements new ways to keep industry competing.
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- Air13:52 UTC
AUSA 2026: CUAS market expands as suppliers target new threats and operational requirements
New developments from MARSS, MyDefence, Mountain Horse Solutions and Rafael suggest that future counter-drone protection will increasingly depend on combining advanced detection, rapid interception and integrated defensive networks.
- Policy13:39 UTC
Norway Outlines Procurement Strategy for Up to 20 P1118 Standardized Vessels
Norway' has revealed the acquisition model for Project P1118, splitting up to 20 ocean-going standardized vessels for Norway, the UK, and Lithuania across two parallel contracts.
- Space13:00 UTC
AnySignal to Deliver Space-to-Earth Communications for Three Reflect Orbital Missions
LOS ANGELES — October 20, 2026 AnySignal, a leading provider of software-defined radios and space-based networking, today announced an agreement with Reflect Orbital to deliver space-to-earth communications for Reflect Orbital’s inaugural […]
- Maritime12:28 UTC
US Navy Carrier Remote-Controls MQ-25A Stingray Over 2,100 Miles Away
Underway in the Pacific, USS Ronald Reagan remotely controlled an MQ-25A Stingray 2,100 miles away in Illinois via a pLEO satellite network.
- Industry11:37 UTC
BAE Systems, US Department of War sign long term agreement to increase APKWS production
Framework agreement accelerates delivery of proven, cost‑effective precision munitions FALLS CHURCH, VA and HUDSON, N.H. – October 19, 2026 – … mehr...
- Maritime11:33 UTC
Navy expands contract ceiling for AI-enabled repair robots
Gecko Robotics Co-founder and President Troy Demmer shared new details about the Navy's approach to fleet maintenance.
- Industry11:19 UTC
► Terma joins Nordic Compass Defence Track to strengthen Nordic Defence industrial cooperation
Closer cooperation can reduce barriers, improve interoperability and help Nordic countries address shared security needs. Terma has joined the Defense
- Space11:14 UTC
Saab launches Allied Mission System for operations in space
Saab introduces the Allied Mission System (AMS), a cloud-based software platform that enables the user to monitor, understand and respond
- Maritime11:10 UTC
► Elbit Systems expands underwater and maritime autonomy capabilities with acquisition of ISE
Haifa, Israel, October 20, 2026 – Elbit Systems Ltd. has completed the acquisition of International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE), a
- Industry10:45 UTC
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says US decisions on Ukraine hard to explain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy laments delayed arms shipments, saying the Trump administration is dragging its feet.
- Industry10:30 UTC
Patria OPTIME and ILIAS: Orchestrating operational readiness across every domain
Patria OPTIME is a sustainment concept that integrates MRO and lifecycle services into one solution, powered by the ILIAS digital defence platform
- Maritime10:02 UTC
From Poland to the Pacific: Can Miecznik become a blueprint for other navies?
Babcock is taking its Polish industrial partnership approach to Denmark and New Zealand as navies seek sovereign shipbuilding skills alongside ships.
- Industry09:09 UTC
Tip of the spear, or stranded on beaches? Chinese planners dissect USMC Pacific posture
Understanding these dynamics, American leaders should recalibrate and opt to rely less on forward defense, writes analyst Lyle Goldstein.
- Maritime08:42 UTC
U.S. Army Anti-A2/AD, Maritime Strike Unit Fires Tomahawk Missile
A U.S. Army unit assigned to European Command, tasked with breaking area denial networks and sinking maritime targets, fired a Tomahawk cruise missile.
- Land08:01 UTC
US Army seeks CAML-Lite autonomous launcher prototypes for 2027 live-fire trials
The optionally crewed, C-130-transportable platforms would combine modular offensive and defensive fires with autonomous resupply, with demonstrations planned for Talisman Sabre 2027.
- Maritime07:37 UTC
Indian Navy to Equip Legacy Kashin and Veer Classes with BrahMos
India’s MoD has signed a $68 million contract to retrofit ageing Kashin-class destroyers and Veer-class corvettes with BrahMos supersonic missiles.
- Land05:00 UTC
Rheinmetall’s ‘Firepower’ project
Rheinmetall is going ahead with its ‘Firepower’ project and continues to expand its production capacity. In October 2026, its subsidiary … mehr...
- Space00:49 UTC
Space Forces Central Poised for ‘Fivefold’ Growth in Coming Years
The general in charge of the Space Force’s component to U.S. Central Command said Oct. 19 he expects that in about three years his small team of Guardians will be five times the size it is today—growth that he said is needed to meet the military’s demand for space capabilities in Middle East operations.
- Cyber00:23 UTC
Trump appointees asked a federal cybersecurity agency to secretly hack a voting machine
The request shocked staffers, who feared they were being asked to take part in political interference.
- Air22:24 UTC
Air Force Identifies TACP Airman Killed in Alamodome Rappelling Accident
The Air Force is investigating after a Tactical Air Control Party instructor died Oct. 17 from injuries suffered during what appeared to be an uncontrolled descent during a rappelling demonstration at a college football game in San Antonio, Texas. Officials also identified the Airman as Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson.
- Space21:38 UTC
Russian Satellite’s Unprecedented Shadowing Of A Very Particular Radar Imaging Satellite Is A Big Deal
Russia's Kosmos 2612 came very close to ICEYE X36, which reportedly has Ukraine connections, after weeks of highly unusual maneuvering.
- Air21:32 UTC
Germany Drops Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat Rapid Procurement Plan
A broader competition for Germany’s CCA requirement is now likely to extend into the next decade.
- Industry21:28 UTC
HDUSA wants to replicate South Korea’s ‘war footing’ industrial capacity in America
HDUSA’s CEO and President Michael Coulter shared new details about the plans in an exclusive interview with DefenseScoop.
- Space20:57 UTC
Russian satellite stalked ICEYE spacecraft in potentially dangerous on-orbit maneuvers
The Cosmos 2612 came within 500 meters (about a third of a mile) to US-flagged ICEYE-X36 believed to be supporting Ukraine, according to LeoLabs.
- Air20:49 UTC
USAF Seeks More Processing Power for F-16 with Next-Gen Mission Computer
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is moving forward with a program to upgrade a quarter-century-old computing system for some F-16 fighter jets.
- Maritime20:36 UTC
HD Hyundai and Anduril Demonstrate Integrated VAone and Lattice USV Autonomy
HD Hyundai and Anduril successfully demonstrated integrated USV operations off California, combining the VAone ship platform with Lattice mission software.
- Industry20:31 UTC
Pentagon threatens universities that have ties to ‘foreign entities of concern,’ hints at additional audits
Research organizations that work with entities on the Section 1286 list are at risk of losing federal funding.
- Maritime20:23 UTC
Lockheed Delivers C-130J to Become Navy’s TACAMO Plane
The U.S. Navy on Oct. 15 accepted a C-130J-30 Super Hercules plane that it will modify to become the first of its new nuclear command, control, and communications aircraft—a route the Air Force is considering for a similar NC3 mission under congressional direction.
- Land19:49 UTC
Army’s Plan To Launch Hundreds Of Balloons Into Enemy Territory If A Future Conflict Breaks Out
The balloons would be used to surveil vast areas of enemy territory, decoy defenses, provide networking and launch drone attacks behind enemy lines.