The Pentagon is gearing up for a major push in autonomous warfare, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling for a one-time generational investment in cutting-edge technologies like robotics, super intelligence, and space systems to revolutionize the nation's defense capabilities. This bold move aims to rapidly accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous and robotic systems.
The F-35C made history with its first-ever arrested landing on a Ford-class carrier, the future USS John F. Kennedy, marking a major milestone in at-sea testing. This groundbreaking achievement was accomplished by two F-35C test pilots during Aircraft Compatibility Testing in the Western Atlantic.
As the midterm elections approach, the US is scaling back its efforts to track foreign influence, despite assurances that election security remains a top priority. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will still work closely with partners to monitor threats, but several officials say federal relationships crucial to detecting foreign campaigns are dwindling.
China sent a team to Russia's massive Tsentr military exercise, where troops from over 30 countries practiced tactics learned from the Ukraine conflict on a mock battlefield. The drills, involving 47,000 personnel and 600 aerial drones, gave China valuable insight into Russia's wartime strategies.
Get ready to take drone defense to the next level - the US Defense Expo is showcasing the latest cutting-edge air defense and counter-drone tech, with vehicle-mounted systems stealing the spotlight. From advanced c-UAS systems to low-cost kinetic counter-UAV munitions, the innovations on display are revolutionizing the way we think about air defense.
Meet the game-changing military tech that's winning over skeptics: high-altitude balloons, hailed by Lt. Gen. John Rafferty as a revolutionary capability that's transformed his perspective on modern warfare. After hands-on experience, Rafferty traded skepticism for enthusiasm, citing the balloons' impressive ability to station-keep, sense from altitude, and deliver effects from high above.
The US Department of Justice has cracked down on a massive fraud scheme involving North Korean IT workers posing as remote employees, charging 14 people and seizing nearly 200 computers. This multi-year scam duped over 70 American companies, generating $3 million in revenue.
Imagine a network of 198 interconnected satellites working together to provide ultra-secure, high-capacity communications with lightning-fast speeds and zero downtime - ASELSAN's ambitious ASTRALINK plan is set to revolutionize the way Türkiye and its allies stay connected. This game-changing system promises to deliver seamless, out-of-this-world connectivity that goes far beyond traditional communication limits.
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ASELSAN's MORFOZ Guidance Kit has successfully proven its precision, hitting its target with flying colors during the AKINCI firing test over the Gulf of Saros on October 8, 2026. The groundbreaking test marked a major milestone, with the kit expertly guiding the munition through a series of maneuvers to achieve a spot-on impact.
General Atomics' Mojave drone just proved it can thrive in tough environments, successfully taking off and landing on a rough, tank-friendly trail and operating from a short runway in a simulated battlefield scenario. This milestone showcases the drone's impressive ability to support ground forces in austere conditions.
Indonesia's air force launched a space unit in January 2026, but it's stuck in limbo without a clear mandate or dedicated funding to support its mission. This lack of legal authority and resources is holding back the unit's potential to boost space-based surveillance and support military operations.
China just took a significant step in expanding its military presence abroad with the launch of a new air base in Laos, touted as a joint training facility to support regional stability. This marks Beijing's first openly acknowledged overseas military installation, sparking curiosity about its strategic ambitions.
The People's Liberation Army has a knack for spotting game-changing designs, testing them, and then reimagining them for their own needs - a strategy that's led to a impressive array of versatile vehicle variants. By adapting and expanding on proven concepts, they've created an entire family of all-terrain carriers, each with its own unique mission.
The Army is shaking things up with a bold new move: renaming its Futures and Concepts Command to the Futures and Autonomous Systems Command (FASCOM), a clear signal that autonomous systems and drones are top priority. This structural shift is all about bolstering autonomy and beefing up the Army's presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Meet the future of autonomous cargo transport: Airbus is advancing the Lakota Connector, an uncrewed variant of the UH-72B Lakota helicopter, in partnership with industry leaders Shield AI, L3Harris Technologies, and Parry Labs for the U.S. Marine Corps. This game-changing tech adapts a proven airframe for autonomous logistics, revolutionizing cargo transport.
Pakistan just took a giant leap in its military capabilities with the successful test-fire of the Fatah-2 ER, a hypersonic ballistic missile that can hit targets with pinpoint precision and outsmart missile defence systems.
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The Army is shaking things up with a major overhaul of its Futures Command, which will now focus on autonomy as the newly renamed Futures and Autonomy Command. This bold move positions the command to play a key role in the Defense Department's Autonomous Warfare Command.
Get ready for a glimpse into the future of defense tech: the AUSA Expo show floor is buzzing with innovative robots and drones, including an amphibious robot that can transport ground robots across water. Drones were a major highlight, with unmanned aerial systems taking center stage.
Meet the US Army's latest game-changer in battlefield tactics: drones designed to deceive and disrupt enemy operations, and Col. Timothy Price explains how they're being used to revolutionize breach operations.
Imagine being able to pack up and redeploy your air defense system with ease, leaving enemy forces scrambling to keep up - that's the power of Israel Aerospace Industries' new mobile aerostat-radar system, Point@Air. This game-changing tech can detect everything from fighter jets to cruise missiles, and its mobile design lets you stay one step ahead of threats.
Meet the Specter, a game-changing jet-powered drone that's set to revolutionize multi-mission operations with its unparalleled range and speed, thanks to its powerful turbine engine. AEVEX Corp. is taking drone tech to new heights with this high-speed, low-cost, and highly adaptable autonomous platform.
The Army is taking a giant leap forward with the redesignation of its Futures and Concepts Command as the U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command, aiming to turbocharge the integration of autonomous platforms and unmanned systems across its ranks. This bold move is set to revolutionize the force's structure and capabilities, with autonomous and unmanned systems being seamlessly woven into every echelon.
Pakistan just took a major leap in its defense capabilities with the successful test of the extended-range Fatah-IV missile, boasting an impressive range of over 750 kilometers. This latest launch marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to bolster its deterrence and counterforce options.
Rafael USA and Leonardo DRS have developed a game-changing Spike-to-TOW adapter that lets legacy TOW launchers fire advanced Spike LR2 anti-armor missiles, giving them a powerful new capability with minimal vehicle modifications. This innovative solution builds on a successful demo at Project Convergence 2021 and paves the way for enhanced firepower.