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Army soldiers not impressed with Strykers outfitted with 50-kilowatt lasers, service official says

… Defense (DE M-SHORAD) prototype. (US Army/ Jim Kendall). WASHINGTON — Earlier this year the US Army sent four Stryker-mounted 50-kilowatt laser …

Kill the zombie Space National Guard idea – Defense One

The Space Force was created to ensure the U.S. military maintains and extends its lead in space. While it is the smallest military service by far, it …

Israeli defense chief unloads on Bibi over lack of post-war plan – Axios

Secretary of State Tony Blinken said earlier Wednesday the U.S. won’t support an Israeli occupation of Gaza, the continuation of Hamas rule or anarchy …

Researcher Charges Ahead with New Tech To Power Drones Wirelessly – News Center

… (DARPA) Director’s Fellowship to continue her research to develop wireless technology to recharge unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) in flight.

DARPA’s air-steered X-65 jet heads into production with goal of flying by 2025 – MSN

Moving parts on a plane? What is this, Kitty Hawk? The latest experimental DARPA aircraft, which is designed to maneuver without the need for …

DARPA Unveils “Manta Ray” UUV: A Sneak Peek Into the Future of Naval Operations – MSN

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has successfully tested its innovative “Manta Ray” underwater drone.

X-65 demonstrator construction begins, indicating a new era of flight – MSN

DARPA have selected Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, to build the future aircraft that uses active flow control (AFC) actuators as …

Piasecki Aircraft reveals hydrogen-powered UAM progress

(PiAC), a pioneer in advanced rotorcraft and unmanned aircraft systems technology, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) …

Scout Space selected by AFWERX to develop collision analysis framework and advance …

… SBIR Phase I contract aimed at advancing space safety and operational effectiveness. Under this contract, the company will develop a Collision …

Tomorrow’s Seascape: DoD’s Replicator sUSV Element Begins to Take Shape – Defense

A Saildrone Explorer USV participates in a 2022 naval exercise in the Arabian Gulf. Image – DVIDS/ Sgt. Brandon Murphy. U.S. Deputy Defense …