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Spanish Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon from ALA-11 based in Moron, Spain

Europe Launches $32M Initiative to Revolutionize Military Avionics

Europe has launched a $32.5-million initiative to develop next-gen modular avionics for modern military operations.
US cybersecurity experts discuss options in response to a staged cyber attack

Defense Disruptors: Optiv and the Silent Cyber Threats 

NextGen Defense spotlights the startups redefining military tech, cutting through the hype to examine the innovations driving the future of defense. 🚀
Hellhound is a turbo-jet-powered, 3D-printed kamikaze drone that can fly faster than 375 miles per hour

High-Speed, 3D-Printed Kamikaze Drone Tested at US Army Site

Cummings Aerospace has flight-tested its 3d-printed Hellhound S3 kamikaze drone at the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment 2025.
Image showing a drone’s full motion video feed overlaid against Maxar’s highly accurate 3D terrain data, representing the real-time data fusion that’s happening with Raptor Sync

Maxar Unveils Software That Lets Drones Navigate Without GPS

Maxar Intelligence has introduced Raptor, a vision-based software suite that enables drones to navigate and locate targets without GPS signals.
BlueHalo demonstrates long-haul laser communication

BlueHalo Demos Leap in Space-Based Laser Communication

BlueHalo has successfully demonstrated space-based laser communication technology with far-reaching implications for both defense and commercial applications.
US Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle in Minehunt configuration

German Navy Seeks USVs for Future Warfare

The German Navy has invited proposals for sea trials of its Future Combat Surface System, a next-gen unmanned surface vessel concept.
BlackSky Gen-3 satellite image with AI-enabled analytics highlighting aircraft and vehicles over the main terminal of Wellington International Airport in New Zealand

BlackSky Unveils AI-Driven Precision With Gen-3 Satellite Imaging

BlackSky has unveiled its first AI-driven analytics from high-resolution imagery captured by its Gen-3 satellite, slashing analysis time from days to minutes.
Mission Specialist Defender underwater vehicle

BlueHalo to Provide Underwater Vehicle Support Services for US Navy

BlueHalo has secured a $30.7-million contract to provide systems engineering and support services for the US Navy’s Mission Specialist Defender underwater vehicle.
Sentrycs' counter drone solution

Defense Disruptors: Sentrycs and the Race to Stop Rogue Drones

NextGen Defense spotlights the startups redefining military tech, cutting through the hype to examine the innovations driving the future of defense. 🚀
Gray Eagle Extended Range

Gray Eagle Drone Breaks New Ground With PLEO Satellite Network Test

General Atomics has successfully tested its Gray Eagle Extended Range drone using the Proliferated Low Earth Orbit satellite network for aircraft communications.