Lockheed Martin Conducts Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Flight Tests
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, in collaboration with its Demonstrations and Prototypes organization and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), conducted a series of flight tests showcasing crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities in air combat. During the tests, a human "battle manager" aboard an L-39 Albatros aircraft used a touchscreen pilot vehicle...
Russian Scientists First in the World to Connect Rat Brain to Artificial...
Watch Video Russian scientists, in collaboration with Moscow State University developers, have connected a rat's brain to artificial intelligence (AI) in a pioneering experiment
French DGA to Set Up Europe's Most Powerful Supercomputer to Develop AI-based...
The French Director General Armaments (DGA) has contracted Hewlett Packard/Orange consortium to deliver a classified supercomputer, the most powerful in Europe to develop artificial intelligence. The supercomputer, expected to be operational by late 2025 at Mont-Valérien in Suresnes, will support defense innovation by processing sensitive data securely for France's armed forces...
Teledyne FLIR Unveils AI-Enabled Tool 'Prism AIMMGen' for Enhanced Target Recognition
Teledyne FLIR has launched Prism AIMMGen, a new tool that simplifies AI and machine learning (ML) model creation using synthetic data, providing a solution for commercial, defense, and first response industries. Prism AIMMGen automates the highly intensive manual data labeling process by generating millions of annotated synthetic images in both visible...
Northrop Grumman Introduces AI-Enhanced Anti-Drone System
Northrop Grumman has launched a new AI feature for its Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Advanced Battle Manager (ABM) system, enabling military forces to make faster, informed decisions during counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) missions with a single click on a mobile tablet. The AI enhancement, tested in the spring and late...
Airbus, Quantum Systems Test Autonomous Swarm Technology
Airbus and Quantum Systems have conducted tests of autonomous swarm technology as part of the KITU 2 research project, commissioned by the German Armed Forces in July 2023. This project aimed to harness artificial intelligence to coordinate swarms of drones with varying capabilities, enabling efficient control by a small number of operators, even in dynamic and interference-prone environments
Anduril, Oracle Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Defense Solutions from Datacenter to Tactical...
Anduril Industries and Oracle have announced a partnership to integrate Andurils Lattice software platform for command and control (C2) with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and OCI Roving Edge Infrastructure. The collaboration aims to provide secure mission capabilities globally, including for mobile command and control in both connected and disconnected environments
Estonia Partners with Helsing to Advance Defence Capabilities Through Artificial Intelligence
The Estonian Ministry of Defence has signed a joint statement with Helsing to develop and apply artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF). The partnership aims to pioneer new defence technologies, including software-defined reconnaissance and strike capabilities
AUKUS Conducts First Exercise with AI-Enabled UAVs Targeting Ground Threats
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have conducted their first military trial integrating autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI), using AI-enabled uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to destroy ground targets. Testing saw the deployment of a series of AI-enabled UAVs that allow a human operator to locate, disable and destroy targets on the ground
Anduril Industries, Sumisho Aero-Systems Sign Contract to Enhance Japanese Navy’s Situational Awareness...
Anduril Industries and Sumisho Aero-Systems have entered into a contract to demonstrate how the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) can utilize Lattice, Anduril's open and AI-enabled software platform. This platform aims to integrate and fuse third-party assets and data sources to enhance situational awareness and enable diverse command and control
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 aircraft
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
U.S. Navy to Equip USS Zumwalt with First-Ever Shipborne Hypersonic Missile System...
Germany, Norway Lay Foundation for 212CD Submarine Maintenance Yard
U.S. Approves $1.17B Sale of MH-60R Helicopter Equipment to India
Argentina, Israel Plan Defense Collaboration on UAVs, Small Arms
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
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...