Military, Defense & Security News & Articles

The U.S. Army is equipping the 4th Infantry Division with Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay® devices, advancing NGC2 for faster, networked battlefield command and control

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for modular Collaborative Combat Aircraft, following the company’s experience with unmanned aircraft such as the XQ-67A, YFQ-42A, and MQ-20 Avenger®

MKS-Ophir has introduced the Ophir® SupIR 16-80mm f/1.2, a compact, high-resolution continuous zoom LWIR lens designed for SXGA uncooled detectors

A new robotic production line marks a significant step for Tulip Tech as it leads the push for European strategic autonomy in drone battery manufacturing

GA-ASI and Hanwha Aerospace have partnered to co-develop and produce the Gray Eagle STOL UAS, advancing U.S.–Korea defense collaboration and runway-independent capability

Neousys Technology has introduced its SEMIL-2200 series of rugged, fanless AI GPU computers designed to deliver reliable, high-performance computing for unmanned and autonomous defense systems

Agilica BV brings its expertise in resilient positioning and multi-sensor systems to the Belgian Defence-funded SAILS consortium, supporting safe and reliable autonomous UAV landings on moving ships

Schiebel's uncrewed system trials at REPMUS 2025 showcase advanced sensor integration, AI-driven analytics, and interoperability with naval combat systems

GA-ASI has won a U.S. Army contract to add a CMOSS-compliant open-architecture Electronic Warfare capability to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, demonstrating rapid plug-and-play upgrades

Red Cat's new Fang line is an American-made, retrievable system designed to be a low-cost, NDAA-compliant option for training and tactical use

Defence IQ’s Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2025 conference will unite military and industry experts to define next-generation capabilities in ground and aerial autonomy

Persistent Systems has extended its Cloud Relay™ Virtual Hub Router to Microsoft Azure, providing global cloud connectivity, resilient multi-transport networking, and real-time data sharing capabilities to support DoD and allied operations

Trillium’s HD59-MLVS-LD brings precision laser designation to AeroVironment's Puma LE™ small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS), empowering small units to transition seamlessly from ISR to strike support with enhanced agility and autonomy

Aurora Flight Sciences and Uvision USA sign MoU to integrate loitering munitions with Aurora autonomy, fast-tracking fieldable launched effects for the U.S. Army

Maritime ISR 2025, 28–29 October, London, will unite senior naval leaders and industry experts to discuss advancing uncrewed systems, ISR integration, and allied collaboration for future maritime surveillance and security operations

Ascent AeroSystems has integrated the Freefly Pilot Pro™ ground control station (GCS) into its SPIRIT™ and SPARTAN™ UAV platforms, enhancing command and control capabilities with the rugged, plug-and-play, Blue UAS/NDAA-compliant system

Maritime Robotics deployed its autonomous sea drones during NATO naval exercises in Portugal, enhancing safety and efficiency across missions such as seabed mapping, mine countermeasures, and critical infrastructure monitoring

Skyeton and Harmattan AI have announced a strategic partnership to integrate advanced AI-driven military sensors into the battle-proven Raybird UAS

ParaZero’s DefendAir Handheld Net Gun Counter-UAS (C-UAS) achieved 100% interception in field trials with Israel’s defense sector, showcasing its role as a proven last-line counter-drone solution for critical infrastructure

TEKEVER and General Dynamics UK demonstrated integrated AR5 sonobuoy deployment and acoustic processing at Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Uncrewed Systems (REPMUS)

Kongsberg Geospatial is advancing its role in Canada by supporting national defense programs with technology contributions spanning naval, land, air, and coast guard operations

TEKEVER partners with Taiwan’s Apex Aviation to deploy advanced AI-driven UAS for ISR missions, enhancing national security, local expertise, and domestic UAS capabilities

Performance Drone Works received $20.9 million from the U.S. Army to supply C100 drones with modular payloads, advancing reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and rapid battlefield support under the TiC program.

Cannon Dynamics will showcase modular long-endurance and heavy-lift unmanned aerial systems at MSAR 2025 in Southampton, with Mark Hirst presenting insights on resilient UAV design and integration

GA-ASI’s unmanned aircraft have collectively flown more than 9 million hours since the company’s founding, with the milestone supported by ongoing flights of the YFQ-42A combat UAS

DTC’s high-bandwidth MANET radios integrate with Anduril’s Soldier Borne Mission Command system and Kägwerks’ DOCK Ultra, delivering resilient connectivity and enabling AI-driven mission command at the tactical edge