Saab unveils new counter-drone trainer, taking lessons from Ukraine

Saab unveils new counter-drone trainer, taking lessons from Ukraine
Saab unveils new counter-drone trainer, taking lessons from Ukraine

The Swedish firm says the system can be used for offense or defense in exercises.

NATO eyes solar-powered high altitude platforms to counter GPS jamming

NATO eyes solar-powered high altitude platforms to counter GPS jamming
NATO eyes solar-powered high altitude platforms to counter GPS jamming

Separately, a Ukrainian official told Breaking Defense that Kyiv’s forces are constantly having to evolve their cyber and electronic warfare tactics to stay ahead of Russia.

Rapid pace of modern conflict requires modern pace of training: Officers

Rapid pace of modern conflict requires modern pace of training: Officers
Rapid pace of modern conflict requires modern pace of training: Officers

“You cannot train units and personnel once the fighting begins without leaving gaps in then-operational forces,” Lt. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, the head of the USMC Training and Education Command, said.

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Advances in radar are key to countering the modern drone warfare and missile threat

Advances in radar are key to countering the modern drone warfare and missile threat
Advances in radar are key to countering the modern drone warfare and missile threat

Drones, high-speed cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles attacking together from 360° creates complexity only certain radars can handle.

‘It’s not a war zone’: Pentagon ponders policy shifts to protect homeland bases from drones

‘It’s not a war zone’: Pentagon ponders policy shifts to protect homeland bases from drones
‘It’s not a war zone’: Pentagon ponders policy shifts to protect homeland bases from drones

“One of the key things about Falcon Peak is it offers not just the opportunity to look at the technology that’s being tested, but also at our processes,” a senior DoD official told reporters.

US drone maker Shield AI moves into Indian defense market, joint venture with JSW Group

US drone maker Shield AI moves into Indian defense market, joint venture with JSW Group
US drone maker Shield AI moves into Indian defense market, joint venture with JSW Group

Per a government factsheet, India used to rely on foreign countries for much of its weapons, with “65-70% of defense equipment being imported. However, this landscape has dramatically shifted, with around 65% of defense equipment now manufactured within India.”

New tech, including drones carrying blood, help injured Israeli soldiers survive

New tech, including drones carrying blood, help injured Israeli soldiers survive
New tech, including drones carrying blood, help injured Israeli soldiers survive

In a recent tour, Israel Defense Forces showcased new methods and technology that they say has halved the casualty rate for the seriously injured.

Aussie navigation firm, MBDA team and test AUKUS’ new tech-sharing muscles

Aussie navigation firm, MBDA team and test AUKUS’ new tech-sharing muscles
Aussie navigation firm, MBDA team and test AUKUS’ new tech-sharing muscles

Advanced Navigation said it believes the new sensor system will enable drones “to navigate unlimited distances over land without relying on GPS, and is passive and resistant to interference.”

France takes aim at unmanned systems, taking lessons from Paris Olympics

France takes aim at unmanned systems, taking lessons from Paris Olympics
France takes aim at unmanned systems, taking lessons from Paris Olympics

“So, we need to stay in the race and find an answer to these threats, and use the lessons learned in the Red and Black seas,” General Thierry Carlier said during Euronaval.

Norway asks US about maritime drone options as it ponders new, long-range capability

Norway asks US about maritime drone options as it ponders new, long-range capability
Norway asks US about maritime drone options as it ponders new, long-range capability

“Norway is considering several types of drones, and it is too early to comment further on the type, number, or specific requirements for the acquisition beyond what is outlined in the adopted long-term plan,” a Norwegian official told Breaking Defense, though one US executive expects a decision within months.

Sweden to fund Ukrainian domestic production of long-range missiles, drones

Sweden to fund Ukrainian domestic production of long-range missiles, drones
Sweden to fund Ukrainian domestic production of long-range missiles, drones

“This will be produced in Ukraine by the Ukrainian defense industry. It will be financed by Sweden,” Swedish defense minister Pål Jonson said of the long-range weapons.

For air superiority, USAF must pursue effective, rather than ‘affordable,’ mass

For air superiority, USAF must pursue effective, rather than ‘affordable,’ mass
For air superiority, USAF must pursue effective, rather than ‘affordable,’ mass

“The USAF might win with standoff-centric theories of victory,” write two Air Force officers here. “However, with air superiority, the odds of victory increase drastically.”

Army picks Red Cat’s small quadcopter for 2nd Short-Range Reconnaissance tranche

Army picks Red Cat’s small quadcopter for 2nd Short-Range Reconnaissance tranche
Army picks Red Cat’s small quadcopter for 2nd Short-Range Reconnaissance tranche

The service and company are expected to ink a deal by the end of the year.

Turkey joins drone-carrier operations club with first takeoff and landing from Turkish ship

Turkey joins drone-carrier operations club with first takeoff and landing from Turkish ship
Turkey joins drone-carrier operations club with first takeoff and landing from Turkish ship

“The flight, conducted at the convergence of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, lasted for 46 minutes before the aircraft successfully landed back on the same short runway, without the need for any landing support equipment,” defense firm Baykar said in a statement