Concurrent attacks across multiple domains force rethinking of air-and-missile-defense
While overall effectiveness is high, damage to US bases and assets in the Iran conflict shows gaps in air-and-missile-defense.
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Pentagon eyeing tech testbed expansion along US-Mexico border
“We want to do as much as we can; I would love to continue to bring on new projects, new programs to the border and try it out, but we want to do it in a responsible way that’s safe,” Mark Ditlevson, assistant secretary of defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs, told Breaking…
Canada, Ukraine to jointly produce defense tech, part of ‘100-year partnership’
Ottawa also pledged to invest approximately $350 million to purchase air defense interceptors via the Joint Ukraine Multinational Program, also known as JUMPSTART.
After suspicious incidents, European group urges ‘vigilance’ for defense firms
The call from the Aerospace, Security & Defence Industries Association of Europe comes as European officials increasingly point the finger at Moscow.
Pentagon looks to AI to identify space and missile threats
Missile defense in wartime involves many complications. Human operators must deal with high-speed objects, short timelines and sensor data that isn’t always clear.The Pentagon now wants artificial intelligence that can cut through the confusion. It’s seeking “AI-based software tools to turn fragmented sensor data into a continuously updated understanding of space and missile threats fast…
German military eyes cruise missiles from Covenant, a surprise vendor setting up shop
VIENNA — The German military is in talks with Covenant, a U.S.-Israeli, venture capital-backed startup, over its Anthem cruise missile, the country’s defense ministry said on Friday.The weapon could presumably help close a gap quickly in Berlin’s long-range strike arsenal, meant to deter Russian aggression. That weapons portfolio is considered shaky, as a new version…
US refutes claims that Iran captured Saildrone USV
A video shared by Iran Wednesday purported to show an American Saildrone unmanned surface vessel near the Strait of Hormuz in flames after being attacked by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been making the rounds on social media.U.S. officials disputed that claim.“All of our Saildrones are accounted for and fully operational,” an official told…
Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink
WARSAW, Poland — Finnish space company ICEYE and Poland’s state-run defense giant PGZ have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop a military satellite communications system.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.“The culmination of the process that began today…
Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought assistance from U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the Houthis stepped up their threat to the Red Sea.Trump held at least two phone conversations with the Saudi leader on Thursday, sources said.…