Opinion

US must develop measures to counter Chinese artificial intelligence

In this op-ed, the author argues how Chinese AI development could provide the PLA with an extraordinary military advantage — if the US fails to counter.

Sikorsky proves out ‘rotor blown wing’ drone

Sikorsky reported successful flight tests for its 115-pound, battery-powered twin prop-rotor unmanned aircraft.

Voice-controlled drones a military game-changer, Primordial Labs says

Primordial Labs' Anura allows operators to control robots with just their voice, which could change the way drones interact with humans on the battlefield.

Army Stinger missile replacement competition heads into flight tests

Lockheed Martin and RTX are competing to develop the U.S. Army's replacement for its Stinger short-range air defense missile it no longer produces.

Oculus founder wants to help troops ‘surpass the limits of human form’

Anduril, founded by Oculus Rift creator Palmer Luckey, is taking over the Army's $22 billion program to create an augmented-reality headset.

Army tries out next-gen hybrid tactical vehicle prototype in Germany

Will a hybrid electric vehicle work as a Humvee replacement? The Army is putting a prototype to the test in Europe.

US Army inches closer to 3D-printing spare parts under fire

An Army unit recently demonstrated 3D-printing a repair part at the tactical edge during a major training rotation, but more work is needed.

GM Defense pitches silent-drive vehicle as heir to the Humvee

GM Defense has developed a technology demonstrator to show the Army what is possible for a new tactical vehicle with a diesel engine and electric power.

How in-house tech and soldier tinkering is changing the Army

Inside the brave new world of AI-assisted Army electronic warfare.

Counter-drone missile competition possible in 2025, Army officials say

The Army is also planning on holding a competition for a new handheld device to take out drones.

Drone killing Marines: Corps seeks ‘buckshot-like’ counter-drone gear

The brass wants to see every Marine become a drone destroyer.

Australia aims to boost local arms production. So far it’s leaning foreign.

Are the government’s efforts to sovereignly produce guided weapons misguided?

Germany approves funds to develop supersonic weapon, buy thousands of missiles

Germany will join forces with Norway in developing the supersonic Tyrfing missile.

When will China have a sixth-gen fighter jet?

Experts talked to Defense News about the secretive state's work on sixth-generation fighter technology and the prospect of drones working in sync.

MBDA unveils AI-based Ground Warden tool for finding hidden targets

MBDA makes a similarly named platform, the Sky Warden, which is a counter-drone system designed to control a large range of sensors and effectors.

Battle tank concepts mushroom at Paris arms show

Industry frenemies KNDS and Rheinmetall presented new ideas for a main battle tank at the Eurosatory trade show in Paris.