Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military’s use of AI
Debate continues over AI's role in national security and concerns about how the technology could be used in high-stakes situations.
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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.
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.
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.
Drones ‘change everything’ about combined arms combat, US Army aviation chief says
The commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence discusses the impact of unmanned systems on U.S. Army aviation and combined arms.
National Guard team clinches award for clawed drone at Army competition
Soldiers of the Army National Guard’s 28th Infantry Division snagged the award for Best Innovation at the inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition.
SpaceX and Blue Origin abruptly shift priorities amid US Golden Dome push
The largest U.S. commercial space companies recently shifted priorities toward lunar development, just as DOD pushes its next-gen missile shield plans.
Navy seeks new anti-radar missile compatible with F-18, F-35 aircraft
The Navy is seeking a next-gen missile, compatible with F/A-18E/F, EA-18G and F-35 aircraft, for knocking out modern radar systems.
Airbus open to two-fighter option for FCAS to keep program alive
“The deadlock of a single pillar should not jeopardize the entire future of this high-tech European capability, which will bolster our collective defense."
BAE says its Eurofighter pipeline is filled until first GCAP assembly
Europe accounted for 32% of the BAE order book at the end of December, while accounting for 11% of sales in 2025, the company said.
Sentinel ICBM program hit by software delays, Minuteman extension risks: GAO
Switching from the Minuteman III to the Sentinel system, led by Northrop Grumman, involves the replacement of more than 600 facilities across five states.
US Marine Corps advances plans for drone wingman
The Marine Corps released its 2026 Aviation Plan on Tuesday, outlining its strategy to maintain and develop its aviation fleets.
Lockheed unveils Lamprey underwater drone that can attach to ships
The Lamprey Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle can attach itself to ships, launch torpedoes and deploy airborne drones from the surface.
‘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.
Raytheon to ramp up missile production in Pentagon deals
Raytheon has announced it will ramp up production of several key missile systems, weeks after Trump threatened to nix the company’s government contracts.
US Marine attack helicopters to field long-range missiles by 2027
L3Harris Technologies will produce its Red Wolf systems for the Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition program.
