American Rheinmetall is pushing a firms-first rethink of how combat vehicles are designed, validated, and sustained; the company’s new digital-first process promises faster iteration, clearer customer oversight, and lower lifetime…
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U.S. Army is embedding AI in its training and defense systems
The United States Army is redesigning how soldiers learn, how units prepare for conflict, and how defenders hunt threats by folding artificial intelligence into training and operational systems. The effort…
United States prepares for next-gen Abrams M1E3 tank production
The U.S. Army has taken a concrete step toward fielding its next-generation main battle tank by asking American industry to map out its ability to build the Abrams M1E3 at…
US Air Force in search of next-generation tanker concept
The United States Air Force has once again reached out to the aerospace sector for fresh perspectives on its proposed next-generation tanker aircraft, issuing a request for information on 15…
DARPA’s autonomous fighter jet advances to next phase
The Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) programme seeks to equip future combat aircraft with the ability to operate independently in groups, conducting missions far beyond the line of sight where traditional human oversight becomes impractical.
US Army to Launch ‘Amazon-like’ Marketplace for drones
The United States Army is preparing to introduce a groundbreaking online platform this autumn that promises to transform how its forces acquire unmanned aerial systems, or drones as they are…
KAMBISA™ – Africa’s First Hypersonic Missile Defense Platform
In the ever-evolving landscape of global defence, the rise of hypersonic technology has fundamentally altered the nature of modern warfare. Hypersonic missiles, capable of exceeding speeds of Mach 5, pose…
Bat-Inspired AI-Powered Echolocation Technology Helps Drones Navigate in Darkness
In a remarkable leap forward for machine navigation, researchers funded by the U.S. Army have developed a synthetic echolocation system inspired by the natural sonar abilities of bats and dolphins.…
U.S. Army Tests ‘ULTRA ‘Robotic Vehicle Near Russia
The U.S. Army is currently conducting field tests of a fully autonomous tactical vehicle, known as ULTRA, in Georgia (Sakartvelo), a country located just miles from Russian-occupied territory. This testing…
Anduril Secures $100 Million Contract to Pioneer Next-Generation Command and Control for the U.S. Army
In a major development for military modernization, Anduril Industries has been awarded a $99.6 million contract to advance the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program. Announced on…