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...
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...
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
Anduril Unveils AI-Enabled Electromagnetic Warfare System
Anduril Industries has announced the launch of Pulsar, a new family of modular Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled electromagnetic warfare (EW) systems. The systems are designed to leverage AI at the tactical edge for rapid threat identification and defeat across the electromagnetic spectrum, including against small and medium-sized drones
European Defence Fund Supports STORE Project to Enhance Land Forces' Imaging Systems...
The European Defence Fund (EDF) is providing financial backing to the STORE collaborative project, aimed at accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and shared databases into imaging systems for land forces in Europe. This initiative is crucial as threats such as hypersonic missiles and combat drones continue to evolve, highlighting the strategic importance of optronic sensors capable of delivering high performance in the field
AeroVironment Unveils Artificial Intelligence Capability, Autonomy Kit for Drones
AeroVironment (AV) has announced the introduction of its Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK) and AVACORE software aimed at advancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities for autonomous systems. The ARK and AVACORE technologies are designed to enhance the effectiveness of AV's existing UAS platforms, including the Puma 3 AE and Puma LE, and future autonomous systems
Eurofighter Typhoon Tests New SPEAR Cruise Missile
Netherlands Completes Delivery of F-16 Fighter Jets to European Training Center
Poland Offers Artillery, Air Defense Systems, and Drones to Saudi Arabia
Belarus Accuses West of Plotting Multi-Front Attack on Its Territory
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...