Rafael’s Typhoon 30mm gun confronts drone threats on new modular platform
The Israeli firm has been pushing the weapon as a counter-drone solution amid high demand for ways to defeat the relatively cheap but deadly munitions.
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DARPA adds 18 companies to spooky science Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
“The number of companies that we’re announcing is a surprise to me,” program manager Joe Altepeter told Breaking Defense. “I did not expect we would get this many.”
Elevating the mission by modernizing the E-2D to keep threats at bay
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A new dimension in tactical surveillance – ELM-2058 Ultra-Lightweight SAR
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Deploying forward: How the Army’s IBCS unifies missile defense across domains
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Space Force ‘transitioning’ SATCOM contracts from DISA
Col. Rich Kniseley said the current plan is to set up a new Space Force working capital fund for buying commercial SATCOM, initially worth about $120 million, on Oct. 1.
Before Trump admin’s Signal controversy, US diplomats in Kyiv scolded for using app
State Department administrative officials have previously said they were not empowered to ban the use of Signal, so instead its use is generally “permitted but discouraged.”
Estonia pledges major investments in military AI
A new artificial intelligence strategy calls for upgrading Estonian Defence Force “digital infrastructure” and improving high-tech interoperability with NATO.
Space Force unveils multi-front push to fix its Unified Data Library
The space service’s new “Data & AI Strategic Action Plan” emphasizes overhauling UDL, aiming to finally integrate its private-sector data with operational Space Force systems.
DIU picks four companies, including two Ukrainian teammates, for one-way drone prototypes
“We are excited about the non-traditional companies who are providing low-cost, adaptable, long-range, UAS platforms with the potential to maximize operational flexibility for the Joint force,” said DIU’s Trent Emeneker.