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How autonomous tech can make combat engineering safer
In this op-ed, an Army captain argues the military investing in autonomous tech can increase the efficiency and safety of its combat engineering units.
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Navy’s readiness push means longer maintenance for current ships
For the Navy to meet its goal of having 80% of its fleet ready to deploy by 2027, the service must stick to its maintenance schedule.
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Trump 2.0 and the fracture of US cyber power
In this op-ed, a research analyst argues Trump’s push to split America’s “dual-hatted” cyber operations leadership would be a significant misstep.
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In 12 years, almost no takers for Marines’ career intermission program
After a dozen years, fewer than half of the spots available from the program’s first year alone have been claimed.
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11 Baltic cables damaged in 15 months, pushing NATO to boost security
NATO is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect cables and pipelines that stitch together the nine countries with Baltic shores.
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“It’s real, it’s here.” Elbit shows off “combat proven” Sigma mobile Howitzer at AUSA Global Force
Elbit says its Sigma mobile Howitzer platform is American-made, combat effective and ready to roll out to the Army and other customers.
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BAE awarded $70 million Navy contract to overhaul Mk 45 guns
The company will extend the barrel of the Mk 45, strengthen the gun mounts and incorporate a fully digital control system.
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Philippines launches comic to counter China’s South China Sea claims
One fictional student in the 40-page comic book describes China as a bully and another says Beijing’s “behavior is outrageous.”
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Can fresh icebreakers break the ice between the US and Canada?
The Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE Pact, between the United States, Canada and Finland is meant to pool new ship construction.
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New US Space Force jammers aim to disrupt China’s SATCOM signals
The Remote Modular Terminals, which disrupt adversary satellites by “yelling in their ear,” as one official put it, are cleared for initial fielding,
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German Navy tests BlueWhale underwater drone for covert ship tracking
“This a capability currently only available via manned submarines, which makes it significant for maritime surveillance,” officials said.
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The next defense reform must fully bring the US tech sector on board
“We are wasting the talents of America’s world-class tech sector,” argue issue experts Ellen Lord and Tyler Sweatt.
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This new tool lets brigades ‘see’ their electronic warfare footprint
A handful of operational U.S. Army brigades now have a tool to “see” how they and enemy forces look in the otherwise invisible electromagnetic spectrum.
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New antennas for the Satellite Control Network are coming next year
The system, which is dispersed around the world, provides critical launch support, satellite tracking and control, and emergency assistance for spacecraft.
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Trump’s NASA pick says military will inevitably put troops in space
Billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman said increased human activity in space will require military protection.
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British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry drones
The British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.
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US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.
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How US Navy leaders see power evolving at ‘dawn of the information age’
The U.S. Navy championed digital weaponry as the decider of future fights in its inaugural cyber strategy, published in November.
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West 2024: A roundup of news and military tech in San Diego
From Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro issuing a frank warning to industry to lessons learned from Houthi engagements, here’s what you may have missed.
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Navy to establish second surface drone unit this spring
U.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.
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Del Toro asks Navy contractors to consider taxpayers over shareholders
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said he needs companies to deliver their weapons, warships, aircraft and more on time and on budget and without excuses.
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More Navy ships get Overmatch networking following Carl Vinson tests
U.S. Navy officials have in the past said Project Overmatch’s rollout would first concentrate on the Indo-Pacific.
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US, Japan tightening military bond, Pacific Fleet admiral says
Adm. Samuel Paparo said the US and Japan have modernized their military and industrial base relationships to keep up with the security environment.
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Houthi rebels present little threat to undersea cables, US admiral says
The undersea menacing coincides with one-way drone and missile attacks on U.S. forces across the Greater Middle East.
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Navy selects principal cyber advisor to replace St. Pierre
“Each and everyone of us in this room today has a responsibility to cybersecurity,” said Scott St. Pierre, the service’s current principal cyber advisor.
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Marines’ underwater missile-delivery drone faces key test this month
The Marines will put a new semi-submersible boat to the test designed to stealthily deliver ship-killing missiles to troops ashore.