Military, Defense & Security News & Articles

ThinKom Solutions has launched Alecto, a mobile high-power microwave system utilizing patented VICTS technology to provide fire-on-the-move capabilities against evolving drone swarms for military and homeland security applications

Sapient Perception has launched ECHO, a purpose-built 10K sensor for unmanned aerial vehicles that offers 100 times more area coverage than conventional systems while maintaining full resolution for autonomous missions

ANELLO Photonics has raised $25 million in a Series B-2 round to accelerate the production of its silicon photonics-based navigation systems designed for autonomous operations in GPS-denied and contested environments

Lowental Hybrid is showcasing its Native Parallel Hybrid technology at SOF Week, offering five times the endurance and silent electric operation for Group 2 and 3 unmanned aerial platforms

Recent experiments at Fort Sill demonstrate how Theta Informatics’ OpenAthena software integrates with Army drones to create a passive sensor-to-shooter chain while significantly increasing forward observer standoff and safety

Somewear Labs launches a multi-network radio designed to provide unmanned systems with seamless switching between line-of-sight and satellite connectivity

Textron Systems has been awarded a contract from the DIU to provide multiple Tsunami® USVs for the U.S. Navy FLEX exercise, where the systems will support ISR-T and manned-unmanned warfare demonstrations, as well as subsequent joint operations with SOUTHCOM and the U.S. Navy Fourth Fleet

Ubiqconn and RuggON will showcase integrated ground control systems and edge AI capabilities designed to enhance mission-critical C5ISR operations across multi-domain unmanned platforms during XPONENTIAL 2026

The strategic acquisition of Sightline Intelligence integrates ultra-low latency edge AI video processing with Acron Technologies’ sensing hardware to create a suite of critical technologies for autonomous and defense aircraft

Naval Air Systems Command has awarded the MARV-EL Increment 2 program to a team led by Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed aerial resupply systems for high-risk contested environments

DZYNE Technologies has secured a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to provide three ULTRA Turbo aircraft, delivering impressive endurance and high-altitude performance

Elsight’s Halo connectivity platform has achieved Blue UAS listing under DCMA, confirming compliance with security and supply chain requirements while enabling faster procurement for U.S. military unmanned systems

MKS-Ophir's new Ophir SWIR 50-1000 mm lens provides enhanced broadband sensitivity and long-range identification across harsh environments

Designed for high-consequence environments, Hypercraft's new platform combines hybrid-electric power, edge processing, and modular open architecture

Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have partnered to develop high-performance ASVs, aiming to accelerate the U.S. Navy’s transition toward a scalable and mission-ready hybrid maritime fleet

ParaZero joins forces with New Akord Security to deploy non-kinetic counter-drone systems for the Romanian Ministry of Defense

Leonardo DRS introduces an integrated mission equipment package for the U.S. Navy and allied forces to detect and defeat aerial drone threats across diverse maritime platforms

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has been selected to support the U.S. Navy’s Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief (CAMP) initiative, advancing mission planning, debrief capabilities, AI model management, and autonomy workflows

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) completes critical Flight Into Known Icing tests in North Dakota, paving the way for the MQ-9B RPA to deliver expanded all-weather surveillance capabilities for global military and civil missions

Record attendance and expanded exhibition capacity highlight the strategic importance of the International Drone Show as the 2026 event sells out

ParaZero has secured a new purchase order from a defense entity for its DefendAir CUAS system after successful evaluation, including personal net launchers, net pods, and a training package with live exercises and simulation modules

Digital Force Technologies and Powerus have partnered to integrate advanced Command-and-Control (C2) software with interceptor drones for a full-stack defeat solution

DeltaQuad joins forces with Meridein Group OÜ to deliver long-range VTOL drone technology to regional defense markets

D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir system secured the 55th Annual JUNO Awards, utilizing advanced RF-cyber technology to detect rogue drones without disrupting critical communications or authorized drone flight operations

Red Cat Holdings secured a competitive contract via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to deliver the Black Widow sUAS for tactical intelligence missions throughout the year

A strategic partnership between Red Cat Holdings and Ukraine’s state-owned Spetstechnoexport aims to accelerate the development of next-generation uncrewed systems across air, land, and maritime domains for global defense markets