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Soldiers wearing the latest prototype of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) during a trench clearing exercise

US Army Moves Toward Potential Recompete of $22B IVAS Program

The US Army has issued a request for information for an enhanced version of its troubled Integrated Visual Augmentation System, signaling a potential recompete.
A drone equipped with the SMASH Dragon advanced robotic weapon

Israel Firms to Equip Logistics Drones With Advanced Robotic Weapons

Israeli firms SMARTSHOOTER and HevenDrones have announced a strategic partnership to equip logistics drones with advanced robotic weapon systems.
Stratolaunch's 747 Spirit of Mojave launch platform will integrate the Talon-A vehicles in support of the US Missile Defense Agency

US Awards Stratolaunch $24.7M Hypersonic Flight Test Contract

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded a $24.7-million contract to Stratolaunch for testing advanced missile defense systems against hypersonic weapons.
Tsunami autonomous surface vessel

Textron Unveils ‘Tsunami’ Unmanned Surface Vessels Family for US, Allies

Textron Systems has introduced its “Tsunami” family of autonomous surface vessels designed for unmanned maritime missions of the US military and allies.
The US has made significant investments in enhancing its batteries that power defense systems

US Army Scientists Develop Innovative Battery Treatment Solution

A team of US Army scientists has developed an innovative surface treatment aimed at enhancing the efficiency and extending the lifespan of military batteries.
China's sixth-generation fighter concept

USAF Official Warns China Could Win Race for Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet

A US Air Force official has cautioned that China could surpass the US in the race to deploy the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet.
Swedish-made drones

Sweden Unveils New Drone Swarm Technology From Saab

Sweden has introduced advanced drone swarm technology that will enable drones of various sizes to work collaboratively on tasks.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft

Boeing to Test Drones for Japanese ‘Loyal Wingman’ Experiment

Japan has contracted Boeing to test aerial drones for the country’s manned-unmanned teaming research and development.
MAGNETO detects and classifies magnetic signature of an underwater vessel

Charles River to Develop AI Submarine Detection System for US Navy

The US Navy has awarded Charles River Analytics $1 million to develop a tool that uses AI to identify adversary submarines by their magnetic signals.
Soldiers using an unmanned aerial vehicle during Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan

BlueHalo to Deliver EW Sensors for US Navy, USSOCOM Drones

BlueHalo has secured a $49.9-million contract to provide electronic warfare sensors for the US Navy and US Special Operations Command’s drones.