DARPA Announces First-Ever AI-Controlled F-16 In-Air Combat Tests
DARPAs Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program has announced the
Shield AI to Acquire Australia-Based Sentient Vision Systems
Shield AI has announced its intent to acquire Sentient Vision Systems (Sentient), an Australia-based firm specializing in AI-enabled real-time situational awareness. The companies will merge their AI expertise and operational understanding to deliver intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities
South Korea Launches Artificial Intelligence Research Centre for Defense
The South Korean Defense Ministry announced the establishment of a new research center on April 1 aimed at overseeing artificial intelligence (AI) development within the defense sector. The founding ceremony for the Defense AI Center occurred at the state-run Agency for Defense Development in Daejeon, located 139 kilometers south of Seoul
70 Percent of DARPA Projects Utilize AI, Machine Learning, and Autonomy
A top U.S
Shield AI to integrate AI pilot onto Kratos BQM-177A drone.
Shield AI, a defense technology company building artificial intelligence (AI) based pilot, has been selected by NAVAIR PMA-281 to integrate its AI Pilot onto the Kratos BQM-177A drone, enabling advanced autonomy. The Hivemind AI pilot, according to the company, is tailored for autonomous operations in high-risk environments, eliminating the dependence on...
Embraer, ST Engineering to Collaborate on MRO of C-390 Aircraft in Asia-Pac,...
Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering will collaborate on engineering, maintenance, and support services for the C-390 Millennium aircraft in Asia Pacific. They will also cooperate on radars, land systems, border security, C4ISTAR, border security, simulation and advanced production methodologies to enhance ST Engineering's capabilities in South America
QinetiQ Unveils PrimAITE Software in a Bid to Fortify UK's Cyber Defence
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and QinetiQ Training & Simulation have released an open-source digital training ground for "Artificial Intelligence agents" named PrimAITE. This move is part of Dstl's Autonomous Resilient Cyber Defence (ARCD) program and is intended to address the growing threat of cyber-attacks faced by the UK's Armed Forces
U.S. Marine Corps, Army Assess S.Korean AI-Integrated Unmanned Ground Vehicle
In a move focused on adapting military logistics and exploring autonomous operational capabilities, the United States Marine Corps (USMC), in collaboration with the U.S
AUKUS Tests AI in Autonomous Vehicles to Defeat Electronic Warfare, Laser
Australia, the U.K
UK MoD, Thales Announce £1.8B MSET Contract for AI-Enhanced Maritime Operations
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £1.8 billion, 15-year contract with Thales, merging AI technology with maritime operations to fortify Royal Navy (RN) ship availability
AFWERX Unveils Autonomy Prime to Fast-Track Autonomous Tech Development
AFWERX, the innovation branch of the Department of the Air Force, has launched Autonomy Prime under its Innovative Capabilities Opening (ICO) program. Autonomy Prime, part of the Prime division, will focus on advancing autonomous technologies through collaboration with the private sector
Chinese Entities Defy U.S. Ban, Continue Procuring Banned Nvidia Chips for Military...
Various Chinese military bodies, state-run artificial intelligence (AI) research institutes, and universities have been actively purchasing Nvidia semiconductors, including the banned A100 and H100 chips, over the past year. This was first reported by
First Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Military Base in Tel Aviv
Teledyne FLIR to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Stryker CBRN Sensor Suite Featuring Drones...
INS DRAKON Sub Launched for Israeli Navy, Production of First Dakar Sub...
HENSOLDT to Modernize German Fennek Vehicle Sensors
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...