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France turns to AI for signals analysis in underwater acoustics war

French naval intelligence analysts want to hear a wrench falling in a hold in a faraway vessel, or its pumps starting up.

Military’s novel floating pier arrives in Gaza amid security concerns

The Gaza aid pier is made possible by an oft-neglected but vital military capability known as Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS.

Opinion

In platform design and construction, the best surprise is no surprise

The case of the ubiquitous Boeing 737 airliner can provide a useful guide to ensure ships are scalable, affordable and relevant.

UK Navy to buy six vessels, enter new ‘golden age’ of shipbuilding

The country also plans to give its future frigates the ability to attack land-based targets.

House panel takes aim at Navy size, new capabilities in defense bill

Here are some of the issues House lawmakers take issue with, in regard to the Navy's fleet plans.

Airbus acquires small drone maker Aerovel, eyes Replicator business

Aerovel's Flexrotor drone, which Airbus now owns, can take off and land vertically as well as fly for long periods while it conducts recon missions.

SEALs want loitering munitions aboard insert/extract patrol boats

The launcher addition to the SEAL boat would hold loitering munitions, drones or other payloads.

Submarine delays push SEALs to find new underwater approaches

A newly fielded vehicle and better dive gear are helping bridge the gap.

One defense strategy, two drastically different budgets

The Air Force wants to trim procurement funds, but boost research and development. The Navy wants money to cover ongoing operations at the expense of R&D.

Sightline urges India to provide information on arrested reporter

It has been almost a year since the Indian government arrested Vivek Raghuvanshi, a longtime freelancer journalist with Defense News.