Turkish, Italian defense firms team up to produce unmanned surface vessels for Italy
Havelsan, VN maritime and Piloda Defence "are targeting the signing of the first purchase order in the first half of 2026."
General Dynamics-led team unveils self-driving truck with microwave counter-drone tech
The Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle consists of a commercial Ford F600 model truck tricked out with Kodiak’s autonomous driving software and Eprius’ high-power microwave (HPM) c-UAS platform.
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America must adopt a Sixth Domain of warfare doctrine
The Sixth Domain is not defined by geography. It’s a new kind of conflict in which autonomy and networked systems allow thousand-dollar consumer electronics to destroy multi-million-dollar conventional weapons systems.
Army receives first autonomous-ready, optionally piloted Black Hawk
The H-60Mx Black Hawk has been in the works for over a decade and derived from DARPA's ALIAS program.
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How to operate drones in a battlespace where GPS can’t be trusted
Continuation of UAS operations in contested and GPS-denied environments is key.
Kodiak AI lands Marine Corps deal to add driverless tech to ROGUE Fires platform
Last year Forterra was also awarded a contract to integrate its autonomy stack, dubbed AutoDrive, into the JLTVs for the ROGUE Fires program.
SNC, Applied Intuition team up for air defense
The partnership will chiefly focus on missile defense and counter-drone operations, using Applied Intuition’s software for vehicle autonomy among other features, paired with SNC defense systems.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
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How AI-driven decision-making is shaping Army modernization
AI-powered automation helps solve warfighter problems, improve force readiness and enable mission execution.
BAE Systems, Forterra join forces for autonomous AMPV prototype
The two companies plan to have a prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle outfitted with autonomous capabilities by next year.
Army’s autonomy ‘characteristics of need’ guidance ‘basically complete,’ official says
“The whole idea is [to] simplify the way you describe your problem to industry to allow them to innovate alongside of you,” said David Meyer, director of futures integration for the Futures and Concepts Center within AFC.
Army moving out with cheaper Robotic Combat Vehicle competition, but with a new name
In a new request for information for Unmanned Ground Commercial Robotic Vehicles, the service said it is eyeing platforms that carry a price tag below $650,000.
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Answering the demand signal to move faster, field sooner, iterate continuously
As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
AI flight software maker Merlin set to go public
The transaction is set to complete in early 2026.
Eyeing international sales, General Atomics moves to build drone wingmen in Europe
The company plans to tap its German-based affiliate General Atomics Aerotec Systems GmbH to produce and customize drone wingmen for European customers.
Pentagon formally unveils $961.6 billion budget for 2026, with reconciliation help
The budget reveals new details about some key programs, including an apparent decision to put the Navy's next-gen fighter jet on the backburner.
Army eyeing first Human Machine Integrated Formations in 2027, common controller for robotics
“We don't want a robot wandering off the battlefield. We don't want one being taken over by a potential adversary,” RCCTO Director Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch told Breaking Defense.