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Norway has approved an extra $4.77 billion to double its order of thyssenkrupp 212CD submarines to six, bolstering its undersea fleet against increased Russian activity and cementing its role as NATO’s key northern sentinel.
The USS Preble has used its HELIOS directed energy weapon to defeat four drones in a key test, advancing the U.S. Navy’s goal led by Adm. Daryl Caudle to make lasers the primary close-defense system, despite ongoing technical challenges.
Ukrainian troops have revived the 1960s Soviet “Kub” missile system, fusing it with modern tech to hunt Shahed drones. Born from a 2022-2023 missile shortage, this hybrid defense has already achieved five confirmed kills.
Chinese researchers from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics have developed a smart system that suppresses wing flutter, allowing flying-wing aircraft to fly 62.5% faster. The world-record tech could enable China’s H-20 stealth bomber to be both invisible and supersonic.
Hanwha Ocean and Babcock Canada are advancing a joint solution for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) with a strong
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.
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