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No Pilots Needed: Israel’s Next Fighter Takes a Cue From the F-35

Israel is exploring the idea of fielding an F-35-inspired fighter with one crucial aspect taken out of the equation: the human pilot.

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Hunt Military Communities Launches Mobile Maintenance App for Military Housing

Hunt Military Communities has introduced a mobile application to streamline maintenance operations across its US military housing programs.

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Kuwait Shoots Down Iranian Drones Targeting Military Sites: Defense Ministry

Kuwaiti forces destroyed Iranian drones targeting "vital and military facilities," the defense ministry said on Friday.

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New UAV Pushes Battlefield Sensing Into the Stratosphere

The US Army could soon gain a new long-endurance sensing platform through Icarus’ high-altitude, solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle.

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Australia Launches Study on Blast-Related Brain Injuries in Troops

Australia's military launched a study to determine whether repeated exposure to weapon blasts causes brain injuries in service members.

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Pentagon Begins Hunt for USVs That Can Deploy Attack Drones

The Pentagon is seeking an unmanned surface vessel capable of launching small attack drones, aiming to expand America’s asymmetric capabilities against low-cost threats at sea.

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Russia Strikes Drone Factory Owned by US Company in Ukraine

A Russian ballistic missile struck a drone factory owned by a US company in Kyiv, marking the first reported attack on an American-affiliated site during Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

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US Wants to Win the GPS War With ‘Hammer of the Gods’

The US has taken its Hammer of the Gods electronic warfare system through its first live sea trial, validating the platform’s performance in challenging maritime conditions.

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Leonardo DRS to Acquire Mission Software Firm Raft for $450M

Leonardo DRS has agreed to acquire Virginia-based defense technology company Raft in a $450-million all-cash deal.

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US Air Force Buys Black Widow Drones for $2.49M as Potential Teal 2 Successor

The US Air Force is considering the Black Widow small uncrewed aircraft system, made by Red Cat Holdings' subsidiary Teal Drones, to replace its current Teal 2 drone fleet.

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