U.S. tests drone swarms for near-peer war, cuts field to some 25 firms
The U.S. Department of War has narrowed its Swarm Forge drone program from more than 130 competing companies to approximately 25 key industry partners.
U.S. Army conducts live-fire trials of M1E3 Abrams tank and XM30 infantry fighting vehicle prototypes for future armored forces
U.S. Army Chief Technology Officer Alexander Miller has shared photographs of live-fire trials involving an early M1E3 Abrams tank prototype and an XM30 infantry fighting vehicle prototype.
UAE plans more than $1 billion APKWS II guided rocket purchase to strengthen counter-drone capability following U.S. approval
The United Arab Emirates plans to acquire an APKWS II guided rocket package worth just over $1 billion, adding a relatively low-cost option for attacking drones and ground targets.
U.S. Navy delivers digital test range to Australia to prepare autonomous aircraft for combat missions alongside crewed fighters
The U.S. Navy has delivered an initial digital test range to Australia’s Department of Defence to evaluate autonomous aircraft software before flight.
Oshkosh Defense expands African business with Morocco order for 50 heavy transporters and 50 trailers to support armored forces
Oshkosh Defense is continuing its expansion in Africa with another order for heavy-equipment transporters for Morocco’s armed forces.
Saab UK and Kraken integrate Giraffe 1X radar on autonomous vessel to provide early warning of drone threats to ships and ports
Saab UK and Kraken have built an experimental autonomous vessel to provide early warning of drone threats to shipping and critical infrastructure.
U.S. Navy says USS Ronald Reagan is second carrier equipped to fly MQ-25A Stingray following command-and-control integration
The U.S. Navy has completed the installation and integration of MQ-25A Stingray command-and-control systems aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), making it the second carrier equipped to fly the unmanned aircraft.
ARX Robotics and Roboneers sign partnership to integrate and jointly develop unmanned ground systems for Ukrainian forces
Germany’s ARX Robotics and Ukraine’s Roboneers have agreed to expand technical integration and joint development of unmanned ground systems.
UK commits £2.3 billion to military satellite communications and plans unified procurement led by the Ministry of Defence
The UK Government has committed £2.3 billion to military satellite communications for the financial years 2026/27 to 2029/30.
Leonardo DRS supplies key electronics for MK 41 missile launchers, supporting the supply chain for U.S. Navy and allied fleets
Leonardo DRS has been awarded $96 million in contracts to supply electronics for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System, continuing its longstanding role in the naval missile launcher program.
Germany to fund tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones built in Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks
Germany will finance several tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones for Ukraine under its military aid package for the winter of 2026/2027, the company said on 4 October.
United States cuts Europe brigade allocation from five to three, reviews bases and seeks allied support for China deterrence
The United States has reduced the number of brigade combat teams assigned or allocated to Europe from five to three and is reviewing its military presence across the continent, Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said.