US Air Force debuts operational AI wargame system
WarMatrix is an AI-powered system meant to keep human judgement central to wargaming and was marked operational during an event in late March.
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AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant
The MAYHEM 10 drone, a part of the Switchblade family, will serve as a multifunctional launch system, capable of deploying from various platforms.
Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WWII
Japan’s imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila.
Australia touts first GMLRS artillery rocket assembled Down Under
Lockheed's rocket is the poster child for Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, which seeks make strike weapons locally.
US military eyes high-energy ‘laser dome’ for domestic air defense
The U.S. military's pursuit of high-energy laser weapons for American air defense comes amid the expanding threat of low-cost weaponized drones.
Pentagon, FAA sign agreement on deploying anti-drone laser system near Mexico
The agreement came after the FAA conducted testing in New Mexico on the laser system used by the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department.
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin agree to $4.7 billion PAC-3 interceptor deal
Lockheed in January discussed a target of increasing annual PAC-3 interceptor production from approximately 600 to 2,000 over a span of seven years.
Italian government shakes up Leonardo leadership, replacing Cingolani as CEO
Some sources said Cingolani's focus on non-kinetic priorities may have led to the surprise move, with Lorenzo Mariani of MBDA taking over the top job.
Ukrainian drone makers visit Paris looking for co-production deals
“We come with our lessons learned,” Kamyshin said. “We offer a model which is definitely beneficial for your country, for your industry, for your economy."
Israel to sell PULS systems to Greece for $750 million
The deal between the two countries includes dozens of launchers and rockets.
Ukraine missile maker targets ‘game changer’ air defense system by 2027
Fire Point, maker of Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile, is in talks with European companies to launch a new air defense system by next year.
US Army wants new grenade launcher, ammunition to be able to destroy drones
The Army is calling for prototype submissions that include 16 weapons, fire controls systems and around 25,000 rounds of ammunition.
France orders its fifth and final FDI frigate from Naval Group, completing fleet plan
The first frigate in the class, the Amiral Ronarc’h, was delivered in October, and is currently on a long-term deployment.
US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge
U.S. defense stocks have declined even as the Iran war drags on.
Swedish arms maker to set up major ammunition plant in Estonia
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said the company had been promised confidentiality until contracts are signed, local broadcaster ERR reported.
Is the US running out of Tomahawk missiles? Here’s what the experts say
The United States has purportedly launched at least 850 Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles just over one month into Operation Epic Fury.
Pentagon, Boeing agree to triple PAC-3 seeker production
The contract framework, which will be spread across seven years, will match Lockheed Martin’s push to surge production on the PAC-3 MSE all-up round.
