MBDA Makes Advances in AI-based Collaboration for SPEAR Missiles
MBDA announced that it has advanced its Orchestrike AI, with the SPEAR missile family becoming the first to integrate AI-driven collaboration while keeping human oversight. Orchestrike technology is designed to enhance the performance of SPEAR missiles by enabling AI-driven coordination and cooperation between the missiles and the pilot of the launch...
Defense AI Firm, Helsing to Invest in Estonia
Germany-based artificial intelligence firm Helsing has announced plans to open a branch in Estonia, with an investment of €70 million in Baltic defense projects over the coming years. Founded 3
Ukraine's Vector Drones Enhanced with AI Sensors for Reconnaissance
Quantum-Systems, a German UAV manufacturer, has announced that its Vector reconnaissance drones in Ukraine are now equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) sensors. This
Helsing Secures €450M to Boost European Defense AI Capabilities
Helsing has secured €450 million in a Series C financing round, aimed at primarily supporting AI-based product development and research initiatives to bolster capabilities crucial for European sovereignty, especially in safeguarding NATO's Eastern Flank. General Catalyst led the round, with participation from Elad Gil, Accel, Saab, Lightspeed, Plural, and Greenoaks
Lockheed Martin Wins $4.6M DARPA Contract for AI-Driven Airborne Mission Tools
Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.6 million DARPA contract to develop AI tools tailored for dynamic, airborne missions under the Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) program
Safran Pursues AI Advancement with Talks to Acquire Preligens for €220M
Safran has announced ongoing discussions to acquire Preligens, an AI solutions provider, for €220 million. Preligens, established in 2016, specializes in AI analytics for aerospace and defense, offering algorithms for analyzing imagery, video, and acoustic signals
Safran Introduces Advanced Cognitive Engine AI System at Eurosatory 2024
Safran Electronics & Defense unveiled its Advanced Cognitive Engine (ACE), an artificial intelligence system designed to integrate AI capabilities into all Safran Electronics & Defense products at the ongoing Eurosatory-2024 exhibition in Paris. The ACE system aims to enhance situational awareness, provide decision support, and reduce cognitive load for military forces in the field
Lockheed Martin, University of Iowa Demonstrate AI in Air-to-Air Intercepts
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) demonstrated AI-piloted air-to-air intercepts using an L-29 Delfin jet. The partnership led to flight demonstrations in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) directly piloted and conducted tactical exercises with a full-scale, live aircraft – specifically, one of OPL's L-29 Delfin jets – by issuing commands related to heading, speed, and altitude
Russia Researching Use of Neural Networks to Detect Small Drones
A Russian University is studying the use of neural networks to detect small drones which sneak in under the radar umbrella of air defense systems. Specialists from Tula State University (TulSU) are exploring the combination of neural networks with radar systems to detect unique patterns in sound and movement that differentiate small UAVs with other flying objects and direct counter-drone devices at them
GA-ASI Wins $95M for Smart Sensor ISR Prototype Development
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) secured a contract worth $94
Indra Introduces AI-enabled 360 Vision System for Armored Vehicles
Indra has introduced a new 360 vision system for armored vehicles aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities. The system, demonstrated at the Wheeled Vehicle Maintenance Park and Center No
Indonesia's AI-Enabled Unmanned Submarine to Perform Surveillance, Attack Missions
PT PAL Indonesia, a state-owned maritime manufacturing company, is developing an unmanned submarine featuring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for surveillance and attack roles. During the Future Submarine International Seminar & Showcase event held on May 14-15, 2024, at the Borobudur Hotel in Jakarta, Dr
Italian Navy Orders New-Generation Minehunters Worth €1.6B
U.S.A.F. Orders StormBreaker Bombs
Sikorsky Awarded Study Contract for NATO Next Generation Helicopter
80-Year-Old Soviet Era Machine Gun Finds New Use in Ukraine
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...