SOCOM on the hunt for ‘acoustic rainbow’ tech for silencing drones
“Acoustic rainbows” sound psychedelic. But the idea is no acid trip: By dispersing sound waves, noisy objects can actually be made silent.
Army orders $186 million in Switchblade kamikaze drones, tank killers
The autonomous systems manufacturer announced today that it will provide two types of its Switchblade family of loitering munitions to the Army.
New hypersonic missiles unveiled for fighter planes, ground systems
The medium-range hypersonic system is powered by a liquid rocket engine, is able to alter its speed in flight and can be adapted for use.
US Air Force awards contract for drone wingman engines
Honeywell aims to adapt its design for its existing SkyShot 1600 engine to fit unmanned aircraft in the Air Force’s Collaborate Combat Aircraft program.
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Lockheed debuts AI on F-35 fighter jet to identify targets
It marked the first time a tactical AI model suggested a combat target to a fighter pilot independently, according to the company.
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US Air Force accelerates B-21 Raider production, projects 2027 fielding
The first operational B-21 Raider is on track to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, in 2027.
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The US Air Force needs more airpower — but not the kind it’s buying
Aircraft fly, but mass sails: The lengthy military buildup for a potential strike on Iran proves joint assets matter more than exquisite warplanes alone.
By Maximilian K. Bremer and Kelly A. Grieco
F-22 Raptor, MQ-20 drone complete manned-unmanned flight exercise
The exercise featured a human-piloted F-22 Raptor issuing real-time commands to the MQ-20 drone, which responded by carrying out a range of mission tasks.
By Michael Scanlon
Rapid scaling, soldier-led market key to US drone ambitions, Army secretary says
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said the service will soon launch a soldier-led marketplace to market drone innovations alongside private industry.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?
Both countries have ordered MQ-9B drones from General Dynamics, a hardware choice that some experts believe offers cooperation prospects in the High North.
Shield AI, ST Engineering join forces on fine-tuning drone swarms
The companies will use artificial intelligence to optimize the interactions of drones with drones, and drones with humans.
Singapore is in line to get its first F-35 fighters later this year
Over 300 F-35s will be present in the Asia-Pacific region by 2030, according to manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
‘No strangers to drones’: Singapore eyes unmanned surge with Israeli tech
Israel's Aeronautics Group and Elbit Systems were center-stage at the static display of this year’s Singapore Airshow.
ST Engineering unveils new loitering munition, assault rifle family
The new tactical loitering munition from Singapore’s best-known defense company should be ready for production in early 2027.
Saab floats Gripen production hub in Canada, if Ottawa were willing
The statement is the latest effort by Saab in sweetening the pot for Canada to give the Swedish company a slice of its fighter jet business.
Indonesia selects Italian M-346 trainer jet
The Asian country is thought to be eyeing an order of 24 M-346 jets to replace aging Hawk aircraft.
By Tom Kington
