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Can Russia make the grade with the Checkmate?
Hype is not unusual when it comes to high-grade Russian military equipment, but things are different when the product is …
Lockheed and Boeing seal deal with Malaysia for targeting pods
In a move to enhance Malaysia's defence capabilities, Lockheed Martin Corporation and Boeing Company secured an $80m (RM379.2m) contract with …
Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 fighter crashes
Just after midday local time on 8 May 2024, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) announced that one of …
US Replicator initiative takes up Switchblade 600 UAS in Tranche 1
The US Department of Defense's (DoD) has chosen AeroVironment's Switchblade 600 system for the initial phase of the DoD’s new …
In data: Trends and trajectories in US defence spending
GlobalData's latest report illuminates the factors driving the surge in US defence spending, the evolution of priorities, and the projects …
Australia’s troops need approval to work under new security law
New legislation goes into force in Australia on 7 May 2024, requiring former defence personnel to seek approval from Australia’s …
Can Russia make the grade with the Checkmate?
Hype is not unusual when it comes to high-grade Russian military equipment, but things are different when the product is …
Explainer: how ‘AI killer robots’ are threatening global security
The threat from artificial intelligence (AI) autonomous weapons and the need for international cooperation to mitigate the potentiality of “AI …
How did China hack the UK Ministry of Defence?
China stands accused of hacking the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a major cyberattack on armed forces’ SSCL payroll …
Finland partners with Virginia National Guard
On 2 May 2024, the Finnish Minister of Defence, Antti Häkkänen, and the Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, signed a …
US Secretary of Air Force to fly in AI-piloted X-62A
Through a collaboration between the US Air Force (USAF), government and industry, the US Secretary of the Air Force, Frank …
In data: UAS market projected to nearly double in ten years
Recent intelligence from GlobalData indicates that the global military uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) market is projected to grow at a …
Interview: Crowbotics founder on AI no-code DoD software development
Crowdbotics founder and CEO, Anand Kulkarni began his company to accelerate the process of software development using artificial intelligence, in …
Nato warns of increased Russian hybrid warfare against European nations
Nato expresses deep concern over hybrid activity from Russia on Nato allied territory, stating that it constitutes a threat to …
Australia, Japan and the US commit to trilateral F-35 fighter training
Defence ministers for Japan, Australia, and the US have committed to F-35 joint fighter training during the Trilateral Defense Ministerial …
RAF personnel graduate as Protector UAS operators
Personnel within the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) have graduated as operators of the Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aerial system …
Lithuanian Defence Minister coaxes US defence investment
During his visit to the US, Laurynas Kasčiūnas, the Lithuanian Minister of National Defence (MoND), encouraged US defence industries to …