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Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine said it downed fighter jets with drone boats for the 'first time in history,' destroying two $50 million Russian fighters

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukrainian soldiers are evacuating wounded soldiers with ground robots - but the risks mean it's only done as a last resort

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine scrambles to overcome Russia's edge in fiber-optic drones

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukrainian drone pilots often use 'weird-looking buildings' as guides to fly their drones through heavy Russian GPS jamming

Russo-Ukrainian War

Soldiers in Ukraine panic and jam everything when they can't tell friendly and enemy drones apart, a drone operator says

fromwww.mercurynews.com

11 hours ago

Rubin: More than a morale booster, Ukraine's drone attack showed future of war

Ukraine's drone assault on Russian air bases significantly impacted the war dynamics and demonstrated its technological prowess.

Ukraine said it downed fighter jets with drone boats for the 'first time in history,' destroying two $50 million Russian fighters

Ukraine's naval drones shot down two Russian fighter jets, marking a historic operational milestone in aerial combat technology.

Ukrainian soldiers are evacuating wounded soldiers with ground robots - but the risks mean it's only done as a last resort

Ukraine is deploying ground robots for injury evacuation and combat support, but their use remains limited to last-resort scenarios due to associated risks.

Ukraine scrambles to overcome Russia's edge in fiber-optic drones

Russia's fiber-optic drones provide a significant tactical advantage over Ukraine's drone capabilities on the battlefield.

Ukrainian drone pilots often use 'weird-looking buildings' as guides to fly their drones through heavy Russian GPS jamming

Ukrainian drone operators face GPS jamming, relying on landmarks rather than navigation systems.

Soldiers in Ukraine panic and jam everything when they can't tell friendly and enemy drones apart, a drone operator says

Confusion over drone identification in Ukraine leads soldiers to jam all frequencies, risking friendly fire incidents.

10 American inventions that helped win D-Day

American inventions played a crucial role in the Normandy campaign during WWII, enabling successful D-Day landings.

These Weapons Shaped WWII

World War II spurred unprecedented technological advancements in military weaponry, significantly impacting warfare dynamics and the geopolitical landscape post-war.

1 day ago

10 American inventions that helped win D-Day

American inventions played a crucial role in the Normandy campaign during WWII, enabling successful D-Day landings.

These Weapons Shaped WWII

World War II spurred unprecedented technological advancements in military weaponry, significantly impacting warfare dynamics and the geopolitical landscape post-war.

Exclusive: New autonomous tractor can shift from farming to warfare

Voltrac's electric tractor serves dual purposes in agriculture and military contexts, enhancing safety and efficiency in supply transport.

US news

NATO warships in the Red Sea fight are proving that deck guns can fight a drone war

Germany news

These NATO Countries Have the Most Attack Aircraft

European startups

Exclusive: New autonomous tractor can shift from farming to warfare

Voltrac's electric tractor serves dual purposes in agriculture and military contexts, enhancing safety and efficiency in supply transport.

US news

NATO warships in the Red Sea fight are proving that deck guns can fight a drone war

Germany news

These NATO Countries Have the Most Attack Aircraft

Drones are fast becoming 'much more lethal,' and this is only the beginning, US Army officer says

The US Army is learning critical lessons about drone warfare from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as drone technology rapidly evolves.

How the US Army is experimenting with giving its shoulder-launched Stinger missiles a much longer reach

The US Army is enhancing Stinger missile range through the Red Wasp program utilizing solid fuel ramjet technology.

Agile

The US's most advanced Apache attack helicopter is losing its battlefield edge

fromTheregister

Tech industry

US Army demands yet another anti-drone laser weapon platform

Drones are fast becoming 'much more lethal,' and this is only the beginning, US Army officer says

The US Army is learning critical lessons about drone warfare from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as drone technology rapidly evolves.

How the US Army is experimenting with giving its shoulder-launched Stinger missiles a much longer reach

The US Army is enhancing Stinger missile range through the Red Wasp program utilizing solid fuel ramjet technology.

Agile

The US's most advanced Apache attack helicopter is losing its battlefield edge

fromTheregister

Tech industry

US Army demands yet another anti-drone laser weapon platform

more#us-army

fromNextgov.com

Star Wars gets a step closer with new Space Force satellite jamming capabilities

The Counter Communications System Meadowlands represents a strategic leap forward in electronic warfare, allowing a single operator to significantly increase satellite disruption missions.

SF politics

#global-security

Will Donald Trump's Golden Dome protect America?

The Golden Dome defense plan aims to intercept advanced missile threats using ground and space technology.

Tech industry

How Israel's military industry profits from war in Gaza

Will Donald Trump's Golden Dome protect America?

The Golden Dome defense plan aims to intercept advanced missile threats using ground and space technology.

Tech industry

How Israel's military industry profits from war in Gaza

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' missile defence system plan

Trump's $175 billion missile defense initiative, the Golden Dome, aims for operation by the end of his presidency but faces questions on feasibility and cost.

fromThe Verge

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly the 'frontrunner' for Trump's missile shield contract

SpaceX aims to launch over 1,000 satellites to create a missile defense system called "Golden Dome."

What Countries Have Missile Defenses, and How Good Are They?

Missile defense systems are evolving but lag behind in countering hypersonic missile technology.

fromWIRED

US politics

The Race to Build Trump's 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System Is On

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' missile defence system plan

Trump's $175 billion missile defense initiative, the Golden Dome, aims for operation by the end of his presidency but faces questions on feasibility and cost.

fromThe Verge

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly the 'frontrunner' for Trump's missile shield contract

SpaceX aims to launch over 1,000 satellites to create a missile defense system called "Golden Dome."

What Countries Have Missile Defenses, and How Good Are They?

Missile defense systems are evolving but lag behind in countering hypersonic missile technology.

fromWIRED

US politics

The Race to Build Trump's 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System Is On

more#missile-defense

Digital life

fromComputerWeekly.com

5 days ago

Cyber and digital get over 1bn to enhance UK's national security | Computer Weekly

The UK government is investing £1bn in cyber warfare and digital defense to enhance military capabilities and address evolving threats.

#china

British businessman accused of plotting to smuggle US military technology to China

British businessman John Miller indicted for attempting to traffic military tech to China and silence a critic of Xi Jinping.

DC food

China's warplane combat debut over Kashmir riles tense geopolitics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Gadgets

China Unveils Strange Device to Find Invisible Objects

US politics

British man charged with spying for China in smuggling plot

China's new 'drone mothership' expected to launch within days

China's new drone mothership, Jiu Tian, aims to enhance aerial combat by deploying swarms of smaller drones.

fromThe Local Germany

Three Germans accused of spying for China go on trial

Three Germans were accused of spying for China by sharing military technology intelligence.

The defendants allegedly breached EU laws by exporting dual-use systems to China.

British businessman accused of plotting to smuggle US military technology to China

British businessman John Miller indicted for attempting to traffic military tech to China and silence a critic of Xi Jinping.

DC food

China's warplane combat debut over Kashmir riles tense geopolitics

China's recent military successes in South Asia raise concerns about escalating tensions with India.

China Unveils Strange Device to Find Invisible Objects

China is advancing rapidly in military technology with the development of a handheld stealth fighter detector.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

British man charged with spying for China in smuggling plot

A British man has been charged with spying for attempting to export sensitive US military technology to China.

China's new 'drone mothership' expected to launch within days

China's new drone mothership, Jiu Tian, aims to enhance aerial combat by deploying swarms of smaller drones.

fromThe Local Germany

Germany news

Three Germans accused of spying for China go on trial

more#china

Israel becomes the first country to down drones in combat with a laser weapon

Israel is the first to use laser weapons for downing drones in a war, significantly advancing military technology.

Mark Zuckerberg Joins the Military-Industrial Complex

Meta is boldly partnering with Anduril to develop military technology without caution, aiming to redefine the role of soldiers in warfare.

fromTechCrunch

In a victory for Palmer Luckey, Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality headsets for the military | TechCrunch

Anduril and Meta are collaborating to develop XR devices for the U.S. military, enhancing warfighter capabilities with new technology.

fromSocial Media Today

Marketing tech

Meta Partners With Anduril to Develop XR Headsets for US Military

fromIntelligencer

Mark Zuckerberg Joins the Military-Industrial Complex

Meta is boldly partnering with Anduril to develop military technology without caution, aiming to redefine the role of soldiers in warfare.

fromTechCrunch

In a victory for Palmer Luckey, Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality headsets for the military | TechCrunch

Anduril and Meta are collaborating to develop XR devices for the U.S. military, enhancing warfighter capabilities with new technology.

fromSocial Media Today

Marketing tech

Meta Partners With Anduril to Develop XR Headsets for US Military

Artificial intelligence

The F-35 could be 'pilot optional' in the not-too-distant future, Lockheed Martin CEO says

Germany news

An F-35 stealth fighter flying in Texas sent classified data to an air base 5,000 miles away in Denmark

The F-35 could be 'pilot optional' in the not-too-distant future, Lockheed Martin CEO says

Lockheed Martin plans to introduce an uncrewed version of the F-35 to enhance capabilities.

Next-gen stealth and electronic warfare improvements are on the horizon for the F-35 and F-22.

Germany news

An F-35 stealth fighter flying in Texas sent classified data to an air base 5,000 miles away in Denmark

more#f-35

#cybersecurity

Tech industry

fromCornell Chronicle

Research at risk: Protecting national defense from cyberattacks | Cornell Chronicle

Semiconductors are vital for military and civilian infrastructure, highlighting their critical role and potential vulnerabilities.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

More than 1bn earmarked for battlefield tech

Tech industry

fromCornell Chronicle

Research at risk: Protecting national defense from cyberattacks | Cornell Chronicle

Semiconductors are vital for military and civilian infrastructure, highlighting their critical role and potential vulnerabilities.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

More than 1bn earmarked for battlefield tech

Ukrainian soldier says ground robots are great for attacks because they carry far more explosive power than flying drones

Ukraine uses robots with explosives in combat for enhanced firepower and soldier safety.

France politics

France Wants to Roll Out Robot Army by 2040

Military spending is rising sharply despite armed conflicts becoming rarer; the focus is shifting towards military tech, particularly autonomous systems.

France news

fromThe Local France

French army hopes for combat-ready robots by 2040

France plans to develop battle-ready robots by 2040, enhancing army capabilities for future combat.

fromTNW | Data-Security

European startups

Defence tech startup ARX targets 1,800 land drones a year at new UK plant

Alternative transportation

Drones are forcing the Army to rethink its robotic combat vehicles. See the revolutionary prototypes.

Ukrainian soldier says ground robots are great for attacks because they carry far more explosive power than flying drones

Ukraine uses robots with explosives in combat for enhanced firepower and soldier safety.

France politics

France Wants to Roll Out Robot Army by 2040

Military spending is rising sharply despite armed conflicts becoming rarer; the focus is shifting towards military tech, particularly autonomous systems.

France news

fromThe Local France

French army hopes for combat-ready robots by 2040

France plans to develop battle-ready robots by 2040, enhancing army capabilities for future combat.

fromTNW | Data-Security

European startups

Defence tech startup ARX targets 1,800 land drones a year at new UK plant

Alternative transportation

Drones are forcing the Army to rethink its robotic combat vehicles. See the revolutionary prototypes.

Ukraine is a Crucible of Innovation, Not a Perfect Blueprint

Ukraine exemplifies innovative warfare but is not a definitive model for future combat.

Technological advancement alone does not guarantee victory in modern warfare.

Ukraine's drones disrupt Russia with airport closures, internet blackouts

Ukraine's drone attacks are disrupting Russian civilian life, showcasing a strategic use of low-cost technology.

Inside a Drone Factory in Ukraine

Drones are crucial in the Ukraine conflict, showcasing rapid innovation and production.

This startup is reviving a Cold War-era 'sea monster' glider for modern logistics

Poseidon Aerospace's Seagull is an uncrewed sea glider inspired by Soviet technology, aiming to revolutionize cargo transport.

fromSilicon Canals

European startups

Finland's ICEYE secures 200M satellite deal with the Polish Ministry of National Defence: Know more - Silicon Canals

fromwww.npr.org

Inside a Drone Factory in Ukraine

Drones are crucial in the Ukraine conflict, showcasing rapid innovation and production.

This startup is reviving a Cold War-era 'sea monster' glider for modern logistics

Poseidon Aerospace's Seagull is an uncrewed sea glider inspired by Soviet technology, aiming to revolutionize cargo transport.

fromSilicon Canals

European startups

Finland's ICEYE secures 200M satellite deal with the Polish Ministry of National Defence: Know more - Silicon Canals

Elon Musk Working on Attack Satellite System for the Pentagon

Musk's SpaceX has emerged as a frontrunner in the bid for Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system.

Move fast, kill things: the tech startups trying to reinvent defence with Silicon Valley values

Skydio is revolutionizing autonomous drone technology for military and civilian use with significant venture capital backing.

Venture

Taiwan has a new all-purpose sea attack drone after watching how Ukraine smashed Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Taiwan launches Endeavor Manta, a versatile sea drone designed for countering potential Chinese aggression.

UK news

The UK's 'missile of the future' for its F-35s has been delayed again

Europe politics

This Country's Tank Arsenal Has Everybody Worried - and for Good Reason

Elon Musk Working on Attack Satellite System for the Pentagon

Musk's SpaceX has emerged as a frontrunner in the bid for Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system.

Move fast, kill things: the tech startups trying to reinvent defence with Silicon Valley values

Skydio is revolutionizing autonomous drone technology for military and civilian use with significant venture capital backing.

Venture

Taiwan has a new all-purpose sea attack drone after watching how Ukraine smashed Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Taiwan launches Endeavor Manta, a versatile sea drone designed for countering potential Chinese aggression.

UK news

The UK's 'missile of the future' for its F-35s has been delayed again

Europe politics

This Country's Tank Arsenal Has Everybody Worried - and for Good Reason

DARPA sets energy beaming distance, power record

DARPA's wireless power transmission program has achieved a significant milestone, enabling practical energy transfer over miles for military applications.

Anduril gave everyone a behind-the-scenes look at Fury, its AI fighter built to fly with America's most fearsome aircraft

"These fly out ahead of manned fighters, and they're able to find the enemy first, able to engage the enemy well before a manned fighter has to be seen or is in range."

Artificial intelligence

fromTheregister

Royal Navy refreshes electromagnetic warfare capabilities

Britain's Royal Navy's Maritime EW Programme radically upgrades its electromagnetic warfare capabilities by integrating advanced systems and countermeasures to protect against modern missile threats.

Wearables

fromwww.dw.com

Germany updates: Chancellor Merz 'skeptical' of AfD ban DW 05/15/2025

Chancellor Merz is skeptical about banning the far-right AfD amidst its classification as extremist.

Germany and the UK are collaborating to develop a new long-range missile to enhance defense capabilities.

World politics

Pakistan's use of J-10C jets and missiles exposes potency of Chinese weaponry

China's military technology, specifically the J-10C jets and PL-15 missiles, were used by Pakistan for the first time in combat against India.

#drones

fromMail Online

America's new suicide bomber drone that creates its own kill list

The US military may employ AI-powered drones that autonomously select and strike targets, raising ethical concerns about automated warfare.

US allies in the Middle East are racing to get new laser defense weapons

Countries in the Middle East are competing to develop advanced laser weapons to counter cheap drone threats.

Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system is expected to enhance air defense capabilities.

Remote teams

NATO countries are racing Russia to develop drones capable of operating in the Arctic

Drones are becoming increasingly vital in Arctic warfare despite facing significant operational challenges due to extreme cold and connectivity issues.

See the Anduril drones that are taking AI-driven warfare to new heights

Military drones have advanced to rival experienced pilots, shifting their role in warfare significantly.

Exclusive: Latvian startup launches autonomous drone killer

BLAZE is an innovative autonomous drone designed to neutralize enemy UAVs efficiently and cost-effectively.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Video shows the Royal Air Force test-launching drones from a Chinook helicopter

fromMail Online

America's new suicide bomber drone that creates its own kill list

The US military may employ AI-powered drones that autonomously select and strike targets, raising ethical concerns about automated warfare.

US allies in the Middle East are racing to get new laser defense weapons

Countries in the Middle East are competing to develop advanced laser weapons to counter cheap drone threats.

Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system is expected to enhance air defense capabilities.

Remote teams

NATO countries are racing Russia to develop drones capable of operating in the Arctic

Drones are becoming increasingly vital in Arctic warfare despite facing significant operational challenges due to extreme cold and connectivity issues.

See the Anduril drones that are taking AI-driven warfare to new heights

Military drones have advanced to rival experienced pilots, shifting their role in warfare significantly.

Exclusive: Latvian startup launches autonomous drone killer

BLAZE is an innovative autonomous drone designed to neutralize enemy UAVs efficiently and cost-effectively.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Video shows the Royal Air Force test-launching drones from a Chinook helicopter

The company with the world's largest aircraft now has a hypersonic rocket plane

Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 is a reusable hypersonic vehicle, marking a significant advancement in autonomous flight technology.

fromArs Technica

NYC startup

Rocket Report: Rocket Lab to demo cargo delivery; America's new ICBM in trouble

Growth hacking

fromArs Technica

The company with the world's largest aircraft now has a hypersonic rocket plane

Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 is a reusable hypersonic vehicle, marking a significant advancement in autonomous flight technology.

fromArs Technica

NYC startup

Rocket Report: Rocket Lab to demo cargo delivery; America's new ICBM in trouble

Robotic dog mimics mammals for superior mobility on land and in water

The new Amphibious Robotic Dog seamlessly transitions between land and water, revolutionizing amphibious robotics.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Driven by data: The RAF's revamped maritime patrol capabilities | Computer Weekly

"The primary role of the Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol fleet is protection of the UK's continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, focusing on detecting and tracking Russian submarines."

Data science

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

Samsung introduces Galaxy Tab Active5 Tactical Edition

Samsung released the Galaxy Tab Active5 Tactical Edition, a rugged tablet developed for military use with enhanced security and specialized software.

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch

Anduril is working on the difficult AI-related task of real-time edge computing | TechCrunch

Anduril acquires Klas to enhance military edge computing capabilities with the introduction of the Menace-T system.

fromSilicon Canals

Quantum Systems to supply drones for the Spanish Army's reconnaissance operations

The Spanish Armed Forces have procured two types of aerial drones from Quantum Systems, marking a significant enhancement of their intelligence capabilities.

European startups

Marines can't replicate Ukraine's drone war, but leaders have another idea for figuring out attack drones

Starting next year, the Marine Corps plans to establish competitive attack drone teams at each Marine base, prioritizing skills development in a time of lagging technology adoption.

Growth hacking

#north-korea

US news

Kim Jong Un watches missile test-firing from North Korea's first destroyer

US news

The World's Largest Warship is Over 3 Football Fields Long

Russo-Ukrainian War

Kim Jong-un and daughter revisit North Korea's first-ever destroyer

US news

Kim Jong Un watches missile test-firing from North Korea's first destroyer

US news

The World's Largest Warship is Over 3 Football Fields Long

Russo-Ukrainian War

Kim Jong-un and daughter revisit North Korea's first-ever destroyer

Weapons of war are launching from Cape Canaveral for the first time since 1988

The US military conducted a test launch of a hypersonic missile, but officials didn't confirm its success.

The Dark Eagle missile may become the first ground-based hypersonic weapon deployed by the US.

It looks like a StormBreaker may have landed intact in Yemen, raising the risk the US bomb could fall into the wrong hands

The US Navy is using advanced 'StormBreaker' glide bombs against Houthi forces, highlighting concerns about potential enemy access to unexploded munitions.

US news

These Are the Latest Additions to the U.S. Navy

It looks like a StormBreaker may have landed intact in Yemen, raising the risk the US bomb could fall into the wrong hands

The US Navy is using advanced 'StormBreaker' glide bombs against Houthi forces, highlighting concerns about potential enemy access to unexploded munitions.

US news

These Are the Latest Additions to the U.S. Navy

more#us-navy

#artificial-intelligence

fromwww.nytimes.com

How the War in Gaza Drove Israel's A.I. Experiments

Israel is leveraging AI technologies to enhance military operations against Hamas during the Gaza conflict.

Which Countries Are Experimenting With AI-Powered Weapons?

The military use of artificial intelligence poses significant ethical concerns and potential dangers in global conflicts.

fromSpiegel

3 months ago

Germany news

Battlefield Disruption: German Military Seeks to Adapt as AI Changes Warfare

fromwww.nytimes.com

How the War in Gaza Drove Israel's A.I. Experiments

Israel is leveraging AI technologies to enhance military operations against Hamas during the Gaza conflict.

Which Countries Are Experimenting With AI-Powered Weapons?

The military use of artificial intelligence poses significant ethical concerns and potential dangers in global conflicts.

more#artificial-intelligence

fromSpiegel

3 months ago

Battlefield Disruption: German Military Seeks to Adapt as AI Changes Warfare

Germany's Uranos KI project aims to leverage AI for real-time military reconnaissance, marking a significant advancement in warfare strategies.

UK unleashes drone-zapping microwave weapon amid defence tech drive

The British Army's RapidDestroyer neutralizes drone swarms using high-frequency microwaves, marking a significant advancement in electronic warfare.

Growth hacking

A Ukrainian unit is hunting down dozens of Russian drones with a flying double-barrel shotgun

Ukrainian battalion successfully demonstrates drone technology with shotgun-mounted drones targeting enemy UAVs.

UK news

How a Canadian chef-turned-drone pilot scored his first air-to-air kill against a deadly Russian Lancet drone

London startup

UK unleashes drone-zapping microwave weapon amid defence tech drive

The British Army's RapidDestroyer neutralizes drone swarms using high-frequency microwaves, marking a significant advancement in electronic warfare.

Growth hacking

A Ukrainian unit is hunting down dozens of Russian drones with a flying double-barrel shotgun

Ukrainian battalion successfully demonstrates drone technology with shotgun-mounted drones targeting enemy UAVs.

UK news

How a Canadian chef-turned-drone pilot scored his first air-to-air kill against a deadly Russian Lancet drone

Startup companies

Today's Lightest and Heaviest Fighter Jets, Ranked by Weight

Retirement

Can You Guess Which Country is Ordering the Most F-35 Lightning Jets?

Startup companies

Today's Lightest and Heaviest Fighter Jets, Ranked by Weight

Retirement

Can You Guess Which Country is Ordering the Most F-35 Lightning Jets?

Secretive Russian Military Satellites Release Mystery Object into Orbit

Three secretive Russian satellites have launched and released a mysterious object into orbit, raising significant interest among analysts and space trackers.