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Pentagon decisions, Air Force programs, Navy safety reports and the diplomacy around them: the News section tracks US defense news and its consequences for allies in Europe and beyond.
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Recent coverage includes a Space Force special operations plan questioned by Congress, a Tech Force initiative to hire thousands for two-year federal jobs, a Navy report on V-22 Osprey safety risks, and a new presidential jet arriving early. Paul Scharre’s views on the global AI arms race are also discussed.
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“It Wasn’t Supposed to Surface Here”: This Russian Submarine’s Sudden Appearance Off France Sparks Fears of a Hidden Malfunction (and Worse)
The surfacing of the Russian submarine Novorossiysk off France raises international speculation about a possible malfunction. NATO allies, including France, England, and the Netherlands, closely…
“Did We Just Build a Killer Dog?”: This Armed Robot Reveals How AI Is Quietly Taking Over the Battlefield (and It’s Already Deployed)
Skyborne Technologies unveils the CODiAQ, a robot dog that enhances military operations with autonomous precision. Equipped with modular weaponry, CODiAQ offers lethal options for direct-action…
“Game-Changer on the Battlefield”: U.S. Veteran Unveils Ralar System That Launches Drones From Moving Vehicles-No Landing Zone Needed
The Ralar system revolutionizes military operations by enabling midair drone deployment from moving vehicles. Developed by a service-disabled veteran, it eliminates the need for stationary…
“They Could Hear Everything”: Researchers Expose How $800 of Gear Can Intercept Military and Infrastructure Data From Space
Researchers from UCSD and UMD find unencrypted satellite communications vulnerable to interception. A simple setup with <$800 equipment can intercept sensitive data from geostationary satellites.…
“This Tank Just Changed the Game”: The New CV90120 Unites BAE and Rheinmetall Power (and Redefines How Wars Will Be Fought)
The CV90120 integrates a 120mm L44A1 Low Recoil weapon system, enhancing battlefield firepower. BAE Systems and Rheinmetall collaborate to improve military vehicle capabilities and mobility.…
“They Saw Ghost Fleets on Radar”: This Chinese System Just Fooled a Foreign Spy Plane (and It Changes Everything in the South China Sea)
China’s electronic warfare systems deceive a foreign spy plane over the South China Sea. The system creates false radar targets that mimic real naval or…
“This Is Getting Out of Control”: Drone Intrusions Over U.S. Bases Skyrocket 82% (and the Military’s New Weapon Is Already Taking Flight)
Drone incursions over U.S. military bases have surged by 82%, raising significant security concerns. The annual “Falcon Peak” exercise tests and improves counter-drone systems with…
“This Looks Straight Out of Sci-Fi”: This New Flying Taxi From China Promises to Replace Your Next City Trip (and It’s Fully Autonomous)
eHang unveils the VT35 eVTOL, promising to revolutionize urban transportation with autonomous capabilities. The VT35 features a range of 125 miles and a cruising speed…
“This Changes Space Forever”: This $670,000 UK Move Exposes a Growing War Above Earth (and the Threat Is Already Real)
The UK invests $670,000 to protect satellites from laser attacks, highlighting space security concerns. The number of orbiting satellites has surged to 12,900 by October…
“No Cockpit. No Pilot. No Limits.”: Sikorsky’s U-Hawk Turns the Black Hawk Into a Fully Autonomous Cargo Beast (and It’s Flying Soon)
Sikorsky unveils the S-70UAS U-Hawk, an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter without a cockpit. The U-Hawk features a 25% increase in cargo space by replacing the…
“They Drive Themselves Into War Zones”: Oshkosh Unveils Self-Driving Military Trucks That Load, Haul, and Survive Without Soldiers Behind the Wheel
Oshkosh Defense introduces self-driving capabilities to its Palletized Load System, enhancing military logistics. The upgraded trucks feature 600-horsepower diesel engines and a hydraulic load-handling system…
“This Robot Doesn’t Get Tired”: Ukraine Deploys NUMO, a Battlefield Machine That Hauls, Scouts, and Fights Without Fear (and It’s Just the Start)
The NUMO robot enhances frontline logistics by minimizing risks to troops with its versatile modular design. Developed by Tank Bureau, NUMO supports multiple communication systems…