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Quantum-safe drones

World’s First Quantum-Safe Drones Pass Trials with Advanced Encryption System

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 7, 2026

Czech-based STV Group and UK firm Post-Quantum have successfully tested the world’s first quantum-resilient drones. Using the unbroken Classic McEliece algorithm, the drones protect mission data against future quantum computer attacks. The team solved a long-standing bandwidth problem, enabling secure video and data transmission even on weak signals. Military applications are planned.

Shvidun

Ukraine Approves Shvidun Counter-Drone System After 100 Drone Interceptions

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 7, 2026

Ukraine has deployed its locally developed Shvidun counter-drone system, with initial units already intercepting around 100 hostile unmanned aircraft. The lightweight fixed-wing interceptor weighs just 8 kilograms, flies at 250 km/h, and can be reused if an interception is aborted. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence approved the system to help defend urban areas against Shahed drones and reconnaissance threats.

missile silos

US Builds New Nuclear Missile Silos: What’s Forcing This Massive Shift Now?

Sanjukta Praharaj April 7, 2026

The US Air Force has begun building new prototype missile silos in Promontory, Utah, marking a significant push to modernize

Pentagon

Pratt & Whitney Wins $3.8B Pentagon Deal to Supply F135 Engines for Global F-35 Fleet

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026

The US Department of Defense has awarded Pratt & Whitney a $3.8 billion contract to build more F135 engines for the F-35 fighter jet. The deal supports global fleet readiness across 20 allied nations. Pratt & Whitney will deliver engines, spares, and technical assistance through March 2028. The F135 produces 115,000 horsepower and powers all three F-35 variants.

MADIS

US Marines Test MADIS Air Defense System to Stop Drone Threats

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026

US Marines successfully tested the MADIS air defense system against drone threats during live-fire drills at Fort Irwin. The system, mounted on a JLTV, uses cannons, missiles, and electronic warfare to detect and destroy low-altitude drones. The exercise confirms the system is ready for frontline operations in contested environments.

Cyprus

Cyprus Seeks 180 French Armored Vehicles with EU Funding

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026

Cyprus is negotiating to acquire around 180 Griffon and Serval armored vehicles from France, financed by EU’s SAFE mechanism. The deal would replace aging Soviet-era equipment, simplify maintenance, and improve interoperability with European forces. It builds on a strategic partnership signed between the two countries in December 2025.

Mistral AI

France’s Military Signs Mistral AI Deal to Speed Up Decisions

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026

France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces awarded a three-year contract to AI company Mistral AI to deploy generative AI across its military. The secure tools will help process intelligence, speed up staff work, and accelerate decision-making. The deal reflects France’s strategy to maintain sovereign control over critical defense technology.

Submarine

China’s 42-Vessel Ocean Mapping Campaign Boosts Submarine Warfare Against US Navy

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk April 3, 2026

China deployed 42 research vessels and hundreds of sensors across the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans to map the seafloor. The multi-year campaign collects detailed environmental data to support submarine navigation and anti-submarine warfare against the U.S. Navy. The effort combines civilian research with military objectives to create a strategic advantage in contested waters.

US Navy submarine rescue system

Certified for Crisis: US Navy’s 2,000-Ft Rescue System Gets Global Go-Ahead for Submarine Emergencies

Sanjukta Praharaj April 2, 2026

The US Navy has officially certified its advanced Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System (SRDRS) for full operational use. The

F-35

Viral F-35 Takedown Guide Sparks Global Buzz as Online Experts Step In

Sanjukta Praharaj April 2, 2026

A striking online trend is unfolding amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Across Chinese social media platforms, technically skilled

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nuclear drills

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Robotics

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