Robot Admiral? US Navy Eyes AI to Command Unmanned Fleets at Sea
MM 24 Newsroom
February 22, 2026
The US Navy plans to create a dedicated Robotic Autonomous Systems (RAS) commander as part of a broader push to
The US Navy plans to create a dedicated Robotic Autonomous Systems (RAS) commander as part of a broader push to
Australia is accelerating development of its loyal wingman combat drones, ordering a fresh batch of MQ-28A Ghost Bat aircraft as
China’s mysterious Nantianmen Project unveiled hypersonic fighter jets, colossal space carriers, autonomous drone swarms, and tactical robots. Named as “Southern
China has overtaken the US in operational scramjet-powered hypersonic missiles with its CJ-1000 system, according to Shipborne Weapons magazine. The road-mobile weapon cruises at Mach 6 at low altitude, making it difficult to detect and intercept. With range covering targets in Japan, the Philippines, and Guam, the missile could render conventional air defenses powerless until new countermeasures arrive in several years.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a large array of nuclear-capable 600mm rocket launchers ahead of a key Workers’ Party congress. State media reported the weapon system can cover all of South Korea and is designed for strategic missions. The display signals the next phase of North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme as the country outlines five-year plans for its military.
US reverse-engineered a critical component of its most powerful conventional bunker-buster bomb, the GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP). Engineers replicated
China has launched more nuclear submarines than the United States over the past five years, according to a new IISS report. From 2021 to 2025, China launched 10 subs totaling 79,000 tons, while the US launched seven subs totaling 55,500 tons. The buildup threatens America’s long-held naval advantage as US shipyards struggle with delays and budget overruns.
The US has released new intelligence alleging China conducted a secret underground nuclear test in June 2020 near Lop Nur. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Yeaw cited seismic data showing a 2.75 magnitude explosion, though the CTBTO says evidence is insufficient for confirmation. The allegations come as Washington pushes China to join nuclear arms control talks following the New START treaty’s expiration.
The U.S. Marine Corps is upgrading its F/A-18 Hornets with APKWS II laser rockets. Priced at just $20,000 per kit, these new weapons give pilots a low-cost way to shoot down enemy drone swarms without wasting million-dollar missiles. The upgrade includes new launch rails and AESA radar.
Dutch Defense Secretary stirred debate after stating that the F-35 fighter jet’s software could be “jailbroken” like a smartphone. The
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