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The Pentagon and BAE Systems signed a framework agreement for up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, or APKWS, guidance kits a year.

They're still a long way off from mass-producing Terminators.

Shield AI said this week that its Hivemind software helped Honeywell Aerospace achieve autonomous flight after six weeks, down from 54 weeks.

Citing concerns about Hegseth’s views on the topic, the lawsuit asks for records showing the scope, purpose, methodology and anticipated use of the study.

U.S. Army Cyber Command is constantly refining human oversight of artificial intelligence, Lt. Gen. Christopher Eubank said last week.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command awarded 21,450 contracts in fiscal 2026 valued at $6.8 billion in total, a boost from the year prior.

Recognizing the massive gap, Canberra has launched a formal tender for a medium-range, ground-based air defense solution for the Australian Army.

Army feels ‘growing pains’ as it integrates Anduril NGC2 tech with older comms    Breaking Defense

Northrop Grumman’s new multi-mission radar system has earned high marks from Marine Corps leadership. The U.S. Army has taken notice.

As seasons signal the waning months of 2026, the U.S. Army’s operational map continues to evolve.

The service expects this first increment of TACTMIS to replace the previously used TAMIS system once it retires on Oct. 30.

Meet Iran’s New Defense Chief: A Missile Veteran Threatening War With Israel    i24NEWS

US army chief in Indo-Pacific calls for display of enhanced military muscle    Financial Times

U.S. defense firm Anduril could eventually manufacture its newly unveiled Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, a company executive said.

The US Army is implementing a novel operational strategy aimed at addressing possible conflict scenarios with China. This strategy prioritizes long-range precision strikes and bolstering military bases throughout the Indo-Pacific region. It stresses decentralized supply chain management and the enhancement of air and missile defense systems to protect American forces while underscoring the importance of regional alliances and logistics in upcoming missions.

Iran’s Missile Power Has Changed Equations, Defense Chief Reminds US    تسنیم

Avon Protection's MITR half-mask and goggle system is designed to protect wearers from dangerous chemicals and toxic substances in the atmosphere.

Ukraine said on Wednesday that SpaceX had restricted “military-grade” Starlink services, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses.

Virginia US Sen. Mark Warner seeks final term in race against military veteran Bert Mizusawa    WTOP News

The Army's 8th Psychological Operations Group inactivated as the service reshapes its PSYOP and information warfare forces to counter global adversaries.

The state will receive 12 of the unmanned aircraft systems by the end of 2029.

The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House.

Hanwha Systems laser weapons shot down target drones during a South Korean Army demonstration, the company said.

Open system architecture will be ‘hyper important’ in downselect of Army's XM30: senior official    Breaking Defense

The Pentagon recently selected KBR's Firefly system for a pilot program to test defending U.S. military installations against adversarial drones.

West Point and a three-man team from Poland have teamed up to ensure that Tadeusz Kościuszko’s Revolutionary War legacy endures.

18th Theater Medical Command leaders are experimenting with ways to prolong care in a theater where the "Golden Hour" standard is difficult to maintain.

Dominating displays at this year’s show was an unmistakable surge in automation and unmanned systems, as well as weaponry and vehicle capabilities.

As Washington shifts its attention toward the Western Hemisphere, a reinvigorated jungle school is just one part of the evolving U.S. presence in Panama.

An Australian startup has teamed with Rheinmetall to enable soldiers to direct nearby drones with voice commands from aboard Boxer vehicles.

Lockheed is investing $300 million to expand its Grand Prairie, Texas, plant, which supports all programs within its Missiles and Fire Control business.

While using balloons as shooters likely presents more challenges than using them for sensing, nothing is off the table, an Army official said.

The U.S. appears to have stopped sharing some forms of key intelligence with Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday.

“Chow halls operated on decades-old schedules that clashed with modern soldier work shifts,” one U.S. Army official said.

Reprogramming robots in the mud: How Army Special Ops trains its new robot technicians    Breaking Defense

Army looks to add third CAML system, Lozano says    Breaking Defense

The Army is in the early stages of developing and testing a wearable or lightweight device that could alert soldiers to the presence of hostile drones.

France will develop a next-generation combat aircraft domestically, after a joint project with Germany and Spain collapsed earlier this year.

The Army's MV-75 Cheyenne II is expected to bring increased capability through its speed, range and modular open systems approach.

The company said it is positioning itself to support a range of unmanned missions with new aircraft and engine capabilities.

The head of U.S. Army Cyber Command said this week that the service would be building an exact replica of the 11th Cyber Battalion in the next few months.

One-time testosterone testing of troops found that 100,691 active-duty soldiers had morning screening levels below the medical threshold.

The Defense Department is seeking a variety of information that can help in formulating standards for assessing mild traumatic brain injuries, or mTBI.

Military parents face barriers in getting access to the medical records of their children aged 13 to 18.

The U.S. Army’s top commander for the Western Hemisphere described American “economic supremacy” as an overarching national security goal.

Thales Australia is working on autonomy features for its new big-rig cargo robot that can carry a 20-foot container or act as a large battery in the field.

The five-soldier squad from the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment was named the Best Squad during a ceremony at AUSA on Monday.

Honeywell Aerospace’s SAMURAI system is designed to bring information from disparate sources into a single interface.

Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.

A new, enterprise-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Task Force has identified more than $100 million in projects for early 2027.