US Navy wants helicopter sonar that can detect subs – and mines
As the Iran war has shown, detecting and sweeping mines is one of the biggest challenges for the U.S. Navy. Meanwhile, the sea service also has to worry about detecting submarines operated by China, Russia and other nations. But rather than separate sonars and helicopters...
US Air Force extends A-10 Warthog through 2030
The United States Air Force is going to keep the A-10 Warthog in service through 2030, Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink announced Monday on X, reversing a retirement timeline set to conclude in 2029. “In consultation with [Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth], we...
Trump clears path for expanded psychedelic research to treat veterans’ PTSD
Sitting at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office on Saturday, President Donald Trump described the quieter tolls of wars — one that follows veterans home and lingers long after the fighting ends. “Since 9/11, we’ve lost over 21 times more veteran lives to suicide...
Unregulated prediction market may endanger US national security, experts and lawmakers warn
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down by enemy fire during Operation Epic Fury over southwestern Iran on April 3. Two crew members ejected, landing miles apart from one another. While the U.S. was able to locate and rescue the pilot that...
Anduril, HD Hyundai expand partnership with first autonomous surface vessel in production
Anduril and HD Hyundai are expanding their partnership of designing and building autonomous surface vessels as the first ship in their new class enters production. “Following the successful completion of our critical design review, construction on our first ASV is underway, and the ship is...
New Buck Stealth Run Model Spotted
It’s not the official Buck of the Month, but we do have a fresh, limited edition Buck drop in front of us in the form of the fourteenth Stealth Run piece. The team brought a new look and material suite to one of the newest...
Two soldiers injured in bear encounter in Alaska
Two soldiers were injured after encountering a bear last week during a training event in Alaska, state wildlife officials said. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game in a statement said it is investigating what appeared to be “a defense attack by a bear recently...
Boeing lands Chinook without a pilot at the controls
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook has been successfully landed without a pilot at the controls, Boeing announced, in the latest sign of the service’s push toward autonomous aircraft. The demonstration is part of a wider Army move to expand autonomy within its fleet, which included...
After watchdog slams understaffing, AI to vet Pentagon-backed professors’ China ties
After a federal watchdog found a staff of two overseers insufficient to vet 27,000 research awards for ties to adversaries, namely China, the Pentagon says computers will now screen military-funded academics, including artificial intelligence experts. The move has stakeholders urging not to lean too hard...
US Army turns to Ukraine-tested drones to counter Iranian UAV threat
The U.S. Army is turning to low-cost interceptor drones first tested in Ukraine to counter Iranian-made Shahed drones, aiming to flip the economics of air defense that have long favored combatants using quick, disposable technology. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told lawmakers last week during a...
