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August 7, 2025
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Cybersecurity

DARPA Selects RTX’s BNN to Enhance Cyber Threat Identification

DARPA has chosen RTX’s BBN Technologies to develop STALAGMITE, a large-scale exploit detection testbed, under the INGOTS program. The 36-month initiative aims to automate the identification and modeling of...

August 7, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Develops C2 Prototype for US Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense

Lockheed Martin has built a C2 prototype for the US Golden Dome integrated air and missile defense network, modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome. Using its “Lighthouse” innovation hub in...

August 6, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Russia Unveils First Virtual Anti-Drone Rifle Training Simulator

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are bidding for the US Army’s Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) project, which seeks highly mobile, optionally-crewed launchers. The CAML Heavy variant, on the M1075...

August 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Coast Guard Finalizes Testing of V-BAT UAV for Deployment

The US Coast Guard has finished operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system, confirming its suitability for deployment on its cutters. Developed by Shield AI, the VTOL drone’s...

August 4, 2025
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Land Platforms

US Troops Use New Spectrum Tool to Detect Enemy Signals and Monitor Own Exposure

The US Army is testing the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS), a tool that detects electromagnetic signals to identify threats and track digital exposure. The system monitors emissions, spots...

August 4, 2025
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Air Platforms

Northrop Set to Supply Mission Tech to Boost US Forces’ Multi-Domain Planning

Northrop Grumman has secured a $180 million contract to build advanced mission planning systems for US Air Force, Navy, and Marines. The initiative emphasizes real-time data analysis and automation...

August 3, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Senegal Bolsters Eastern Forces in Response to Threats from Mali Border

In response to jihadist threats from Mali, Senegal has deployed new gendarmerie units in the east, including surveillance and rapid-response teams. The move follows attacks by JNIM near the...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop and USAF complete first test of Sentinel’s second-stage rocket motor

Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force successfully completed the first qualification test of the Sentinel ICBM’s second-stage solid rocket motor. Conducted in Tennessee’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex, the...

August 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GA-ASI and Tobyhanna launch upgraded MQ-9 Reaper control system

Tobyhanna Army Depot and GA-ASI introduced a new capability to overhaul MQ-9 Reaper Ground Control Stations, covering Linux processors, file servers, and consoles. This builds on a partnership launched...

August 1, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

South Korea begins deployment of improved missile defense system

South Korea has completed initial deployment of the upgraded Cheongung-II air defense system. With a 40km range and improved radar, it now intercepts ballistic threats and aircraft alike. This...