The U.S. Navy is extending its use of Saildrone unmanned surface vehicles for an expanded counternarcotics mission. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
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Taiwan began major military drills to test commanders’ ability to fight on the fly while temporarily limiting internet access for the first time. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
France’s push to enlist its car industry to produce military drones is moving to industrial implementation. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The deals would mark a significant step in the U.S. push to build domestic mineral supply chains. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The U.S. Army wants new surface-to-air missiles, costing less than $150,000 apiece, that can destroy small drones. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Since Aug. 11, 2025, nearly 9,700 National Guard troops from across the nation have been shipped into Washington, D.C. Its success depends on who you ask. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Thales Australia has turned a drawing board concept into a fully functioning, armed unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, in just six weeks. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Ukrainian drone and missile maker Fire Point has secured agreements from European defense companies for the Freyja missile defense project, its CEO said. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The U.S. Army has reportedly used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during America's five-month war with Iran. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The Pentagon is looking to triple Patriot missile production and quadruple THAAD interceptor production through framework agreements announced Monday. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Poland is preparing to host the first military drills for the 'Coalition of the Willing,' a group of nations established to provide support for Ukraine. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Around 1,600 military recruits kicked off Denmark's new extended conscription, as the country seeks to reinforce defenses amid Arctic security pressures. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The mission for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon is nearing its end. Amid Israeli occupation, a decision on what comes next has yet to be made. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 69% of Americans think President Donald Trump has not “clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement in Iran.” 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Gecko deploys AI and robotics on 18 ships assigned to the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet
US Navy taps Gecko Robotics to help remedy maintenance headaches
Gecko deploys AI and robotics on 18 ships assigned to the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet
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The system has become a key tool for protecting bases and infrastructure from aerial attacks, but at a high cost.
Patriot air defense interception is costly: Here’s how it works
The system has become a key tool for protecting bases and infrastructure from aerial attacks, but at a high cost.
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Trump in recent days explicitly linked U.S. involvement in NATO and support to Ukraine to efforts by allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
European allies tell Trump ‘nein,’ ‘non’ and ‘no’ on help to force open Hormuz Strait
Trump in recent days explicitly linked U.S. involvement in NATO and support to Ukraine to efforts by allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mid-mission refuel during Operation Epic Fury: A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II connects with a KC-135 Stratotanker over U.S. Central Command
Opinion: The author of this op-ed discusses how the Tesla Cybertruck could offer a unique platform to carry anti-drone systems.
Tesla’s Cybertruck may be wrong for some. Could it be right for the battlefield?
Opinion: The author of this op-ed discusses how the Tesla Cybertruck could offer a unique platform to carry anti-drone systems.
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The U.S. Navy decommissioned its only four minesweepers in the Middle East last year, but still maintains other countermine capabilities it can deploy.
The US has several options to counter Iranian mines. These are some key assets.
The U.S. Navy decommissioned its only four minesweepers in the Middle East last year, but still maintains other countermine capabilities it can deploy.
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The tankers crossed the strait Saturday after New Delhi stepped up diplomatic engagement to secure its energy imports.
Two India carriers secure safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
The tankers crossed the strait Saturday after New Delhi stepped up diplomatic engagement to secure its energy imports.
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The aircraft were reportedly parked on the flight line at the time of the strike and sustained damage but were not destroyed.
Iran missile strike damages five KC-135 tankers in Saudi Arabia, officials say
The aircraft were reportedly parked on the flight line at the time of the strike and sustained damage but were not destroyed.
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As conflicts around the world deplete stockpiles, the U.S. wants to create a research and manufacturing center to boost explosives production.
US Army plans research center to boost explosives production
As conflicts around the world deplete stockpiles, the U.S. wants to create a research and manufacturing center to boost explosives production.
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Besides hiding from enemy drones, Norwegian reconnaissance soldiers trial their own unmanned craft to spy on adversaries.
Norway’s elite Arctic soldiers still dig their own snow caves to hide from drones
Besides hiding from enemy drones, Norwegian reconnaissance soldiers trial their own unmanned craft to spy on adversaries.
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The president said he demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments.
Trump asks ‘about 7′ countries for help to open the Strait of Hormuz
The president said he demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments.
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Baykar has marketed the K2 as a relatively inexpensive strike option for military forces, with unit cost low enough to permit large-scale fielding.
Turkey’s Baykar tests swarm behavior of its K2 one-way attack drone
Baykar has marketed the K2 as a relatively inexpensive strike option for military forces, with unit cost low enough to permit large-scale fielding.
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Moutafis said Fincantieri’s Marinette Marine yard was primed to be a part of U.S. naval fleet expansion.
Fincantieri is itching to build more ships for the US Navy
Moutafis said Fincantieri’s Marinette Marine yard was primed to be a part of U.S. naval fleet expansion.
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President Trump said U.S. forces “totally obliterated" every military target on Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island.
US bombs key Iranian island amid oil concerns
President Trump said U.S. forces “totally obliterated" every military target on Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island.
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The USS Tripoli, USS New Orleans, USS San Diego and the embarked 31st MEU are reportedly heading to the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury.
Pentagon reportedly sending more warships and Marines to Middle East
The USS Tripoli, USS New Orleans, USS San Diego and the embarked 31st MEU are reportedly heading to the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury.
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