Schiebel expands helicopter-drones lineup with armed variants
As part of the joint effort, Thales acts as a systems integrator and supplier of sensors to the expanding Camcopter range.
Ukraine ramps up arms production, but a key bottleneck remains
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump’s view on U.S. assistance to Ukraine has fluctuated considerably.
What if Russia invades the Baltic? A tabletop game offers answers
“Littoral Commander: The Baltic” depicts a Russian invasion of the Baltic region around 2030.
Army adopts venture capital model to speed tech to soldiers
The Army's new Fuze program is kicking off to bring technology to soldiers rapidly.
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Utah Air Guard base to wind down tactical air control party squadron
Tactical air control party airmen called in airstrikes alongside Army and special ops troops for years, but the Air Force is moving away from that posture.
Land
What if Russia invades the Baltic? A tabletop game offers answers
“Littoral Commander: The Baltic” depicts a Russian invasion of the Baltic region around 2030.
Pentagon
Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills
Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.
Drones, AI and robotics challenge order of Top 100 defense firms
Massive geopolitical shifts and tech advancements continued to realign the annual Defense News defense-contractor ranking.
Trump to announce Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama
Trump is set to announce U.S. Space Command's move to Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado.
Industry
Investors are waking up to the defense sector
A dynamic shift in the investor perception of the defense industry is underway.
Experts: Government stake in defense firms could harm industry
Partial government ownership of firms could have a “distortive” effect on the defense industry, one analyst warned.
Pentagon CTO says Defense Innovation Unit will remain independent
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said his oversight of DIU is temporary as the Pentagon seeks a permanent replacement.
Naval
Rheinmetall to buy Lürssen yard’s naval business to move into warships
NVL adds around €1 billion (US$1.2 billion) in annual sales in the naval domain, compared to Rheinmetall’s 2024 revenue of €9.75 billion.
Space
Space Development Agency launches first operational satellites
The 21 spacecraft could start providing operational capability to combatant commands and other users within four to six months, according to SDA.
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