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US Firms Turn Remote Weapon Station Into AI-Powered Drone Killer

A partnership between two US companies is enabling remote weapon stations to detect and engage drones autonomously through a software upgrade.

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Rajant Expands Kentucky Facility for Drone Production

Rajant is expanding a Kentucky manufacturing site to increase US production of autonomous defense systems and AI-enabled drones.

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China Leaders Skip Asia Defense Summit Headlined by US

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defense summit opening Friday, but China's top officials aren't expected despite weighty questions like Taiwan and the war in Iran.

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US-Iran Truce Deal Awaits Trump as Strikes Test Ceasefire

US and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hanging on President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP.

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US-Made Wireless Power System Unlocks ‘Perpetual Flight’ for Drones

A California-based company has come up with a unique power system that could potentially let drones stay in the air for as long as needed.

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BAE Systems to Supply ROOK Soft-Kill Protection Kit for US Army Vehicles

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract to supply its active protection system to shield combat vehicles against threats like drones and anti-tank guided missiles.

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Raytheon and Northrop Move Forward on US Adaptive Rocket Motor Effort

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have moved into the next phase of a US defense program aimed at redesigning how solid rocket motors are built and used.

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US Strikes Iran, Drawing Retaliatory Attack on American Base

The US struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base, in the most serious clashes since an April ceasefire began.

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Trump Board of Peace’s Official Gaza Fund Is Empty

US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has no cash in its official Gaza reconstruction fund, a source familiar with the board told AFP, despite member countries pledging billions of dollars.

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Pentagon Says AI Use Across US Military Jumped 1,775% in Just One Year

Pentagon officials say AI tools are rapidly spreading through military intelligence, logistics, and autonomous combat systems.

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