A new report from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reveals People’s Liberation Army tests where one soldier controls a swarm of over 200 autonomous drones. Developed by the National University of Defence Technology, the AI-driven swarm can divide attack roles and operate through electronic jamming.
The U.S. Navy’s FF(X) frigate will launch without a standard Vertical Launch System, relying instead on containerized missile launchers on its stern for firepower. NAVSEA’s Chris Miller calls it “capability in a box,” a major shift from traditional warship design.
The U.S. Army aims to field Bell’s MV-75 tiltrotor by 2027, five years early, to gain crucial range and speed for Pacific operations. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George is pushing the accelerated timeline despite GAO warnings about technical risks.
Mytra Robotics, a Brisbane, Calif. startup, has raised $120 million to scale its unique warehouse robots that climb storage racks. The system boosts storage density by 34%, addresses a massive labor shortage, and is already deployed with Fortune 100 customers.
The U.S. Navy’s NAVAIR is seeking a manufacturer for a new GAU-24/A Minigun to serve as a common replacement for all existing variants. The move aims to end 60 years of logistical complexity by standardizing the legendary 7.62x51mm Gatling gun across all services.
U.S. Navy CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle wants to use modular “distributed shipbuilding,” inspired by Virginia-class submarine construction, to speed up the FF(X) frigate program and leverage foreign allies to close the vast production gap with China.
Denmark is increasing military forces in Greenland “from today” alongside NATO allies like Germany. The move, responding to Arctic “security tensions,” follows high-stakes U.S. talks where Danish and Greenlandic leaders firmly rejected any violation of their territorial integrity.
Rheinmetall and Spanish partner EM&E have submitted a joint proposal for Spain’s sovereign SILAM rocket launcher program. Announced on January 14, 2026, the plan seeks to end foreign reliance, enabling Spain to independently produce advanced long-range artillery systems.
Chinese military researchers are building more than 10 experimental quantum warfare weapons, reported Science and Technology Daily. Led by a National University of Defence Technology lab, the project aims to process battlefield data in seconds and detect stealth aircraft, fundamentally reshaping modern combat.
The US Navy is implementing a new fleet-wide plan to attack pervasive rust on its warships, a problem deemed a readiness risk. Mark Lattner, the Navy’s corrosion chief, says solutions include better paint, sailor-friendly tools, and a new inspection smartphone app to track progress.
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