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.
US Navy, NATO explosive ordnance teams tackle High North during ‘Arctic Sentry’
U.S., Swedish and Norwegian EOD teams completed "Arctic Specialist 26" in early February, an annual Norwegian exercise.
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.
‘We don’t have infantry’: Ukraine’s war machine evolves into machine war
Outmanned by a nuclear power in the largest land war in Europe since 1945, Ukraine’s front line is increasingly held by machines.
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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.
Land
US-led artillery drill combines NATO nations’ firepower for mass effect
Combined fires are meant to create a deterrence effect, with strikes “so unrelenting” that no adversary would dare to attack, one commander said.
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US Navy, NATO explosive ordnance teams tackle High North during ‘Arctic Sentry’
U.S., Swedish and Norwegian EOD teams completed "Arctic Specialist 26" in early February, an annual Norwegian exercise.
Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukraine in 4 years since Russian invasion, Zelenskyy says
Russia’s larger army over the past year of fighting has captured just 0.79% of Ukraine's territory, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
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.
Pentagon
How commercial drones make the Pentagon’s ‘Blue UAS Select’ list
For an off-the-shelf drone to be added to the Blue UAS list, it must pass rigorous testing and cyber security evaluations.
US military assets flock to Middle East amid Iran standoff
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is set to soon become the keystone of the Pentagon’s naval armada in the region.
Air Force One will be painted red, white and blue as Trump has hinted, US military says
A red, white and blue color scheme championed by President Donald Trump will become the new look for Air Force One, the U.S. military said Thursday.
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China’s new nuclear submarine breaks cover amid shipbuilding spree
The U.S. Navy's submarine capabilities are still considered superior, but Beijing is working hard to catch up.
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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.
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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.
Massive US Air Force warplane movements in Bulgaria raise stakes for Iran talks
The U.S. buildup coincides with high-stakes nuclear diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program.
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NATO is not ready for drone warfare in the Arctic
Russia is moving faster in fielding uncrewed systems suitable for operations in the region, argue analysts from the Center for European Policy Analysis.
By Federico Borsari and Gordon B. “Skip” Davis Jr
Danish military evacuates US submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland
The U.S. crew member was retrieved from the submarine about 8 miles off the coast of Nuuk, Greenland, by a Danish Seahawk helicopter.
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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.
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Experts worry about nuclear quid pro quo in Russia-North Korea alliance against Ukraine
Analysts differ on the question of whether Moscow would trade away highly sensitive nuclear submarine technology in exchange for battlefield support.
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Estonia begins buying hundreds of pop-up bunkers to fortify border with Russia
The Baltic nations are installing a variety of border security features meant to repel an invasion from Russia or Belarus.
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US Navy taps Fincantieri to build Marine Corps landing vessels
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US military assets flock to Middle East amid Iran standoff
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is set to soon become the keystone of the Pentagon’s naval armada in the region.
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