Land09:00 UTC
New human-machine interface will help Boxer punch above its weight
An Australian startup has teamed with Rheinmetall to enable soldiers to direct nearby drones with voice commands from aboard Boxer vehicles.
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- Space08:54 UTC
BAE Systems awarded U.S. Space Force contract for space resilient satellite communications terminals
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — October 15, 2026 — BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Space Force
- Air08:48 UTC
Saab presents first GlobalEye for Sweden
Saab has presented the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft ordered by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration
- Air08:18 UTC
US military seeks common controllers for drones and robotic systems
US Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command initiatives signal demand for interoperable uncrewed systems control, creating opportunities for suppliers of hardware, software and integration services.
- Industry08:08 UTC
Saab, FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces launch LUUV
Saab, the FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces have successfully developed, built and launched a demonstrator for a Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (LUUV).
- Maritime07:17 UTC
EU Renews Operation IRINI to 2029, Targets Russian Shadow Fleet and CUI Protection
The EU Council has extended EUNAVFOR MED IRINI mandate through March 2029, adding new tasks to monitor Russian shadow fleets and safeguard critical undersea infrastructure (CUI).
- Air00:00 UTC
Lockheed invests $300M in Texas plant to feed missile surge
Lockheed is investing $300 million to expand its Grand Prairie, Texas, plant, which supports all programs within its Missiles and Fire Control business.
- Land23:00 UTC
Killer balloons an option as US Army seeks to ‘exploit the stratosphere’
While using balloons as shooters likely presents more challenges than using them for sensing, nothing is off the table, an Army official said.
- Air22:56 UTC
MQ-72C Cargo Helicopter Drone Capabilities Demonstrated For U.S. Army
The Marines have been the primary interested party in the MQ-72C, but the Army already flies the UH-72 Lakota and needs similar capabilities.
- Space22:37 UTC
Army Building Up New Space Operations Branch
The Army has long been dependent on space capabilities to navigate terrain, communicate in hard-to-reach areas, and identify and strike targets. Now, the service wants to deepen its space operations expertise and is making plans to expand its own cadre of operators in the coming years.
- Maritime22:21 UTC
New Montana “Super Range” Complex Could Add Critical Weapons Testing Capacity
Trump announced a new facility aimed at testing autonomous weapons, space, and electronic warfare technology, supersonics and hypersonics.
- Cyber22:19 UTC
Pentagon averts cyber pay cuts — for now — with one-year C-MIP ‘transition plan’
After the services scrambled to prepare for the new program and leaders warned subordinates about looming pay cuts, the Pentagon authorized the military branches to preserve their legacy incentive pay programs for a year. The plan averts immediate financial blows to the cyber force that experts said could sink morale at a time when the field needs to focus on an increasingly tumultuous domain.
- Air22:02 UTC
USAFA Board Calls for Opening Part of Long-Closed Chapel
The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors wants the service academy to partially reopen its iconic chapel ahead of schedule next year when it sheds the “big white box” that has enclosed it through years of renovations.
- Industry22:00 UTC
Ukrainian officials blame Pentagon for withholding life-saving intel from Kyiv
The U.S. appears to have stopped sharing some forms of key intelligence with Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday.
- Land21:30 UTC
Expanded dining options popular among soldiers, US Army officials say
“Chow halls operated on decades-old schedules that clashed with modern soldier work shifts,” one U.S. Army official said.
- Air21:17 UTC
F-35 Drops 8 Bombs in Quick Succession During ‘Ripple’ Test
The Marine Corps recently conducted its first-ever “ripple” release of eight Small Diameter Bomb IIs from an F-35B, a key early step in proving out the capability for all F-35 variants.
- Maritime21:01 UTC
North Korea’s ‘Hunchback’ Submarine Makes First At-Sea Appearance For Missile Tests
North Korea claims to have launched two cruise missiles from its bizarre modified Romeo class missile boat.
- Land20:54 UTC
Army looks to add third CAML system, Lozano says
A request for information will be coming out in the near future, and the service is looking to make some “early selections” in the March to April timeframe for the CAML-light, Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano, PAE for Fires, said.
- Industry20:41 UTC
Oct. 29: Applying AI/SI to the GEOINT Mission
Join us for a conversation on how machine learning is transforming the GEOINT mission across different markets
- Industry20:41 UTC
Oct. 29: Applying AI to the GEOINT Mission
Join us for a conversation on how machine learning is transforming the GEOINT mission across different markets
- Industry20:38 UTC
Military service members to square off against AI in ‘Mindgame’ tournament
Human participants will also be given access to an after-action review tool that features a large language model.
- Air20:11 UTC
AV and Thunder Tiger Sign MOU to Explore Uncrewed Systems Integration and Co-Production in Taiwan
AeroVironment, Inc., a global defense technology leader, and Thunder Tiger Corp., a Taiwan-based developer and manufacturer of unmanned systems, today announced a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on uncrewed systems integration, potential unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) localization and co-production and future capability co-development in Taiwan. AeroVironment press release The agreement establishes a framework for ...
- Land20:00 UTC
US Army eyes developing soldier-worn drone detection gear
The Army is in the early stages of developing and testing a wearable or lightweight device that could alert soldiers to the presence of hostile drones.
- Land19:59 UTC
Reprogramming robots in the mud: How Army Special Ops trains its new robot technicians
“What we’re building is a soldier that can adapt a piece of robotic kit to the mission, to the enemy, to the terrain,” said Maj. Gen. Jason Slider, commander of the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School.
- Land19:31 UTC
Finding the adversary’s hidden signals is the Army’s next electromagnetic warfare challenge
[Sponsored] RF sensing at greater distance gives operators more decision space to act.
- Industry19:31 UTC
- Industry19:00 UTC
The most important alliances will lead to critical minerals
In the 21st century, geopolitical and economic advantage will depend on forging new links in strong supply chains.
- Land19:00 UTC
‘Revolutionary’: Bell touts MV-75 Cheyenne II as combat game changer
The Army's MV-75 Cheyenne II is expected to bring increased capability through its speed, range and modular open systems approach.
- Maritime18:58 UTC
Navantia signs a contract to modernize two patrol vessels for Angolan Navy
On October 15, 2026, Spanish shipbuilder Navantia announced a contract with the Angolan Navy for the modernization of two Mandume-class patrol boats. Navantia press release Navantia has signed in Angola a contract to repair and modernize two Mandume-class patrol vessels for the Angolan Navy. The work will take place at the San Fernando (Cádiz) shipyard. ...
- Industry18:51 UTC
Meet the agency using AI to screen grant applicants for links to potential adversaries
The Transportation Department is deepening its background checks on people and organizations that apply for research grants.