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...
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...
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
India Signs Deal with Russia for Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles for Submarines
U.S. Approves Sale of Long-range Radar, Fast Missile Craft Modernization to Egypt...
Australia, Japan, Philippines, U.S. Conduct Maritime Activity in Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone...
France Completes NH90 Caiman Helicopter Deliveries for Army
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