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US tests bigger, meaner variant of Terminator-like robot drone tank – Interesting Engineering

DARPA has reported the successful testing of its latest, giant 12-ton TEXTRON M5 RIPSAW-based RACER autonomous ground vehicle.

The Department of Defense’s In Extremis Legal Challenges During Modern Warfare

DoD lawyers face complex legal challenges amid ongoing wars, modern warfare, technological advancements, and evolving legal standards.

After $15 Billion in Military Aid, Israel Calls Alliance With U.S. ‘Ironclad’ – The New York Times

The money from Washington, which includes $5 billion to replenish Israel’s defenses and $1 billion for Gazan civilians, comes as Israel readies to …

Biden signs foreign aid bill, says weapons to be sent to allies within hours – Roll Call

President Biden signed a $95.3 billion emergency spending measure to aid Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan that divided congressional Republicans.

Boeing’s defense unit shows profit, despite $222M loss on KC-46, T-7

Boeing’s chief financial officer says the company’s defense sector is on track to high single digit profit margins in the next year or two.

Sullivan says Ukraine supplemental should cover all of 2024, long-range ATACMS now in …

… US armed forces.” By Aaron Mehta on April 24, 2024 at 4:29 PM. U.S. Army field artillery launches ATACMS in Australia. U.S. Soldiers from 1st …

Air Force picks Anduril, General Atomics for next round of CCA work – Breaking Defense

RELATED: In a ‘world first,’ DARPA project demonstrates AI dogfighting in a real jet. At the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in …

SRI chosen by DARPA to develop next-generatio – EurekAlert!

… (DARPA) to deliver advanced technology for its recently launched Multiobjective Engineering and Testing of ALloy Structures (METALS) program. DARPA …

DoD increasingly seeking ready-to-field COTS solutions in uncrewed systems: sources

Comms. Image courtesy Stryten Energy. News. Domestic battery tech supply chain to get boost from DIU contract. April 24, 2024. A.I.. Image via HII.

Stefanik Urges DoD to Bolster U.S. Critical Mineral Companies Including Phoenix Tailings

Securing a domestic rare earth metal supply chain is not merely about safeguarding our military readiness, but it’s a critical step in fortifying …