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Ethan M. Encarnacion

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European Multi-Mission Aircraft Heads Into Advanced ISR Territory With New Tech

A twin-engine multi-mission aircraft operated by QinetiQ flying above cloud cover, configured for surveillance, test, and intelligence-gathering roles.
The ShotOver mission system enables real-time ISR by streaming secure, high-resolution electro-optical video from the DA62MPP to ground operators.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 6, 2026
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  • Weapons
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US Navy’s MK 38 Close-In Weapon System Gets First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

MK 38 MOD 4 upgrades ship defense with a 30mm air-burst cannon, enhanced EO/IR targeting, and Aegis integration to counter modern maritime and aerial threats.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 6, 2026
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  • Directed Energy Weapons

Next-Gen Laser Defense Goes ‘Mini’: IPG Presents Crossbow

Crossbow Mini HEL is a compact high-energy laser that neutralizes small drones solo or networked, delivering low-cost, training-free counter-swarm defense.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 6, 2026
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Fortem Achieves First Fully Autonomous ‘5-vs-5’ Drone Takedown

SkyDome autonomously tracked, coordinated, and executed five simultaneous drone intercepts, managing flight paths and deconfliction without human input or collateral damage.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 6, 2026
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F-16s Unlock Breakthrough Networked Targeting in Flight Test

Two F-16 fighter jets flying in formation above the clouds, connected via a highlighted MANET data link for networked targeting and situational awareness.
The Sniper NTP enables networked targeting by sharing real-time sensor data across multiple units, improving coordinated strike and situational awareness without aircraft modifications.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 5, 2026
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US, Japan Break Ground on ‘Industry-First’ Multi-Band Satellite Terminal

Military vehicle operating at night in rugged terrain, equipped with a satellite terminal linking to overhead satellites for secure communications.
Kymeta and JDI’s metasurface antenna delivers low-profile, multi-band satellite connectivity from a single terminal, enabling rapid network switching with reduced detectability.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 5, 2026
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Robots Step In: US Army Explores Next-Gen Chemical Defense

Military personnel observe autonomous ground robots operating in a field near temporary structures during a training or testing exercise.
US Army wants an Autonomous Decontamination System that can autonomously detect, neutralize, rinse, and verify chemical and biological contamination using robotic air and ground platforms.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 5, 2026
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Ukraine Unleashes Robotic UGV Capable of Blind Grenade Strikes

ARDAL is an autonomous unmanned ground combat system that uses a robotic turret and ballistic computing to launch grenades via coordinate-based, beyond-line-of-sight engagements.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 4, 2026
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Drones and Robots Become Germany’s New Frontline in Radioactive Recovery Ops

A drone surveys a dense forest under a partly cloudy sky, showcasing how drones can assist in radioactive recovery during daylight hours.
Robots and drones have been equipped with gamma detectors, EO/IR sensors, and intelligent navigation to autonomously locate, map, and handle radioactive hazards.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 4, 2026
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A 270 Km/h Pursuit: UK Presents ‘High-Speed’ Solution to Class 1 Drones

AeroStrike is a high-speed point-defense interceptor that integrates operator control and automated guidance to kinetically defeat short-range drones.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • February 3, 2026
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Palladyne AI Flies Fully Autonomous Heterogeneous Drone Swarm

IntelliSwarm is Palladyne AI's fully autonomous heterogeneous drone swarm software,…
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  • February 6, 2026
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Scaled-Down HADIS Unmanned Glider Soars in Breakthrough Test

HADIS is a disposable unmanned glider for supplying special forces, launched from an…
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  • February 6, 2026
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US Navy’s MK 38 Close-In Weapon System Gets First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

MK 38 MOD 4 upgrades ship defense with a 30mm air-burst cannon, enhanced EO/IR…
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  • February 6, 2026
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