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CHAOS Industries joins low-cost interceptor parade with VESPID design

The system comes in two sizes: man-portable Mk 0, and the vehicle-launched Mk 1.

By Aaron Mehta

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The Army’s Digital Transformation

AI is reshaping the Army’s approach to cyber, electronic warfare and command and control. At TechNet Augusta 2026, leaders outlined how they’re turning emerging technology into capabilities for the battlefield.

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Acting army secretary announces ‘manufacturing rodeo’ to tackle ‘weak links’ in supply chain

“The magic is that this is an early indicator that we're acquiring a new system of seamless, frictionless symbiosis between the Army and American commercial excellence,” said Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle.

By Carley Welch

Naval Warfare

Mine hunting goes remote as the Navy replaces minesweepers with robots

With minesweepers retired, the US is turning to remote and robotic mine-neutralization tactics.

By Casey Laughman

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Building logistics networks for contested environments

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Air Warfare

US-Norwegian startup Heaviside launches Tyr loitering munition

The company is headquartered in L.A. but partners closely with Norwegian arms-maker Nammo, which provides the anti-tank warheads and a range for live-fire testing.

By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Land Warfare

Army again tweaks acquisition structure to remove unwanted layer of bureaucracy

With this newly implemented change, the service has attempted to increase communication between its Portfolio Acquisition Executives and their subordinate program manager offices.

By Carley Welch

Global

Three years of war, 100,000 targets struck: IDF releases new conflict data

That figure, which includes strikes in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran, shows the breadth of conflict Israel has waged since the Hamas terrorist attacks upended the region

By Seth J. Frantzman

Land Warfare

Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor as cheaper option to PAC-3 missiles

Anduril executives said the system can be “reconfigured” to be tailored toward defeating both low cost and exquisite systems.

By Carley Welch

Naval Warfare

Coast Guard places $248 million order for first MQ-9B drones

The unarmed drones are meant to "give the Coast Guard crews a longer-range view of our maritime domain," a senior official said.

By Diana Stancy

Air Warfare

Ideal Aerosmith debuts ‘Troublemaker’ for one-way attack

The company is aiming to tackle a “sweet spot” in the strike market with the Group 3 Troublemaker, and has a “sponsor” in the US Navy, according to executive David Markert.

By Michael Marrow

Global

Thales looks to export new C2 platform to Gulf nations, says executive

“We do believe that there is an operational need and a solution based on our open standard, being able to address the sovereignty for the countries. We do believe that this solution is already fit for purpose regarding the Gulf,” Thales Vice President for Multi-Domain Operations Patrick Moreau told Breaking Defense.

By Agnes Helou

Land Warfare

GDLS exec: New loitering munitions platform to be delivered to Army by end of month

The company is on contract to provide four PERCH 2.0 prototypes to the Army's 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division by the end of October.

By Carley Welch

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