RTX’s Raytheon will equip the U.S. Air Force’s autonomous X-62A VISTA fighter jet with its new PhantomStrike radar. The compact, air-cooled system offers advanced targeting at nearly half the cost of current radars, a key step for future AI wingmen.
President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed France’s €10.25 billion plan to build a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The 78,000-ton warship, using US electromagnetic catapults, will replace the Charles de Gaulle and enter service by 2038.
L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide state-of-the-art assured communications for the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation E-4C “Doomsday Plane” fleet. The five-year subcontract supports the critical Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) modernization program.
Researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University have successfully tested an autonomous aerial refueling system for drones. The breakthrough, led by Professor Bu Shuhui, could double the strike range of China’s Jiu Tian drone platform, potentially bringing U.S. east coast cities into reach for AI-guided munition swarms.
The US NNSA has finished producing the upgraded W88 Alt 370 nuclear warhead for Ohio-class submarines. The $3.4 billion program refreshes a key part of the sea-based nuclear deterrent, with teams now shifting to accelerate next-gen W93 warhead development.
This is Raytheon’s giant radar development facility. Raytheon develops powerful SPY-6 radar here quickly, efficiently and reliably. SPY-6 is a
Silicon Valley startup Foundation, led by CEO Sankaet Pathak, aims to manufacture 50,000 ‘Phantom’ humanoid robots by 2027. The 5’9″ robot is designed for industrial work and armed combat, with explicit plans to equip it with an M4 Carbine for the U.S. military.
The U.S. Marine Corps has started production of the MADIS hunter-killer vehicle system. The paired JLTVs, built by Kongsberg, can shoot down drones with a 30mm cannon and helicopters with Stinger missiles from inside the vehicle, replacing older, vulnerable portable systems.
Fort Hood and Dominion Energy have unveiled the U.S. Army’s first 100% battery-powered locomotive. The converted engine, funded by the State of Texas, operates for 12 hours per charge and will cut 308 metric tons of annual carbon emissions while serving as a 48-hour mobile power source.
The US Air Force’s AFCENT Battle Lab is building its own 3D-printed drones for as little as $3 per chassis. Led by Master Sgt. Darren Heller, the team’s rapid innovation supports Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s 2025 directive to unleash American drone dominance against modern threats.
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