The US Air Force is weighing its options for the YFQ-44A Fury's capabilities, with Anduril's recent integration of air-to-ground munitions sparking interest in expanded combat potential. New images reveal the aircraft configured with air-to-ground stores, marking a significant step towards enhanced versatility.
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force RQ-4B Global Hawk has presumably crashed off western Japan after disappearing from radar on September 15, prompting a massive multi-agency search effort. The unmanned surveillance aircraft, which took off from Misawa Air Base, vanished while flying over waters roughly 50 kilometers north of the coast.
US military operations in the Middle East recently exposed weaknesses in medical evacuation procedures, with a new report revealing that ground-based evacuations were relied on more heavily than planned due to concerns over Iranian drone and missile strikes. As a result, many wounded troops were transported more slowly than intended, highlighting a critical gap in the military's medical response capabilities.
Lockheed Martin has snagged a $1.2 billion contract to upgrade the Army's Precision Strike Missile system, enabling soldiers to swiftly lock onto high-priority, moving targets. The cutting-edge seeker technology will allow for precision strikes on time-sensitive threats.
The Navy is racing against time to repair the USS Gerald R. Ford, vowing to deliver the ship back in just six months despite a grueling deployment and an onboard fire that threatened to derail the timeline. Rear Adm. Kavon Hakimzadah is confident that the Norfolk Naval Shipyard can meet the ambitious deadline.
Saudi Arabia may have just made a game-changing move in the Yemen conflict by deploying the Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile, with debris found in Raghwan District, Marib Governorate, sparking concerns about the escalating situation. If verified, this would mark the first known combat use of this short-range ballistic missile in the region.
Eight years after the 2018 Space Policy Directive-3, the US Spacewatch Effort TraCSS is still in pilot mode, failing to deliver on its promise of integrating commercial spacewatch data to enhance space tracking. It's a critical crossroads: will TraCSS get the funding it needs to evolve beyond a pilot program?
The lines between Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China's research institutions are blurring, with universities in the special administrative regions forging deep ties with defence and space organisations. A new update to the China Defence Universities Tracker reveals a web of research links, from satellite launches to joint labs and personnel exchanges.
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Airmen at US bases bravely withstood Iranian missile barrages, and one heroic security forces noncommissioned officer even saved trapped personnel by prying open a damaged bunker door.
President Trump has nominated Hung Cao, a seasoned leader who's been serving as acting Secretary of the Navy since April, for the permanent role, urging the Senate to confirm him quickly. Cao's nomination, along with other senior Navy civilian posts, is now before the Senate, pending confirmation.
The EU has made a significant move to bolster Ukraine's defence capabilities, allocating the full €28.3 billion defence component for 2026, with a clear plan for equipment, suppliers, and implementation schedules. This development marks a major step forward in linking immediate defence needs with long-term industrial capacity to sustain production.
Anduril's Fury CCA is taking flight with a major milestone: flying in formation alongside F-35 fighters in a recent US Air Force test exercise. The cutting-edge CCA aircraft successfully demonstrated its capabilities in a July exercise at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, marking a significant step forward in autonomous aviation.
Japan's Ministry of Defense is shaking things up with a bold new budget plan, shifting focus from mere hardware to smart, AI-driven integration - and it's asking for around 8.9 trillion yen to make it happen. This strategic pivot comes as Japan faces a more treacherous security landscape, prompting a defence spending surge.
The traditional military platform development process, which can take years or even a decade, is a strategic liability in today's fast-paced operational landscape. To stay ahead, we need to redesign workflows with humans in the lead, leveraging AI-powered operations and secure, real-time data to drive faster and more effective decision-making.
A cell of threat actors in northern Yemen has been developing advanced guided weapons, leveraging AI to power three sophisticated programs, including a guided rocket, a multi-stage ballistic missile, and a hypersonic glide vehicle. This alarming breakthrough highlights the growing threat of AI-enabled weapons development.
Meet the Sea Archer, an Australian-built uncrewed surface vessel that packs a punch with its incredible speed of up to 40 knots, 1,500 nautical mile range, and 900kg payload capacity, designed to navigate the country's vast northern waters with ease. This cutting-edge tech was developed by industry leaders ahead of government demand, showcasing a commercial approach to capability development.
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Egyptian firms made a strong showing at the El Alamein International Airshow, occupying 28 stands to showcase their cutting-edge drone technology and precision-strike capabilities. The event, which drew over 250 exhibitors from 50 countries, highlighted Egypt's growing presence in the global drone market.
The Supreme Court has shut down Trump's bid to revamp mail ballot rules, with a 7-2 decision rejecting the administration's emergency petition as "arbitrary and capricious". This move effectively blocks changes to USPS mail-in ballot handling for the 2026 midterm elections.
China's PLA has just unveiled a game-changing maritime strike package, featuring the stealthy J-35 and J-15T fighters, capable of launching a devastating attack from the seas. A recent video shows the two Shenyang-built fighters flying together, with the J-15T armed with YJ-15 supersonic anti-ship missiles.
The US has officially deployed space control weapons into orbit, designed to shield the joint force from hostile attacks, as confirmed by Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink at a major conference. Meink remained tight-lipped about specifics, but emphasized the systems are now operational and ready to defend against adversary action.
The US Space Force has taken a bold leap forward, launching space control weapons into orbit, as announced by US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference. This move marks a significant milestone in the country's space capabilities.
China's top security chief warns that AI poses a significant threat to the Communist Party's rule, framing it as a high-stakes battleground in the global technological competition. AI's uncertainties in social governance and public order have raised the alarm, with concerns over algorithmic opacity adding to the urgency.
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works unveils Vectis, a game-changing stealth drone design that combines survivability, affordability, and flexibility to meet a wide range of mission needs. With its sleek, tailless lambda-wing airframe and innovative submerged intake, Vectis is poised to revolutionize collaborative combat aircraft capabilities.
The US nuclear control mission is on the brink of a major transformation with the introduction of Looking Glass-Next, a next-generation system that will overhaul the nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture. This overhaul is crucial, as the NC3 is the backbone of America's nuclear deterrent, tying strategic platforms to decision-makers and enabling a secure, survivable, and interoperable nuclear force.