Israeli startup Windward is using activity-based intelligence to identify threats and opportunities in the maritime industry.

A Navy task group is testing drone boats in the Red Sea, equipped with technology to navigate independently of GPS in case of hostile interference.

General Atomics and Rafael are partnering to develop the Bullseye long-range missile, which will have various capabilities and be compatible with different platforms. Initial deliveries are planned for late 2025.

Australian military leaders are working to enhance air defense capabilities as China's missile arsenal grows and Beijing's warships appear in Australasia.

Greece will spend $27 billion to modernize its military and adapt to high-tech warfare technologies, including a new air defense system and mobile, AI-powered missile systems.

The US has sent more F-35 fighter jets to the Middle East as it continues to strike Yemen's Houthi rebels, an Iran-backed terrorist group attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea.

The Trump administration's airstrikes on the Houthis in Yemen represent a change in how some members of the administration view the Middle East, but are likely to encounter the same problems as the Biden administration's strategy.

The U.S. has approved the sale of a $2 billion weapons package to Qatar, including drones and missiles. Qatar has been seeking to buy these drones for five years and already operates other drones. The U.S. Air Force innovation unit in Qatar focuses on unmanned systems.

Leaked chat messages about U.S. airstrikes in Yemen by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have raised concerns about breach of policies and risk to American troops. Lawmakers are calling for an investigation. Experts warn that the leaked information could have jeopardized the operation and allowed the Houthi terrorists to retaliate.

Senior national security officials accidentally shared war plans with a journalist in an unsecure group chat, potentially violating federal laws and protocols.

The United States must develop measures to counter Chinese artificial intelligence to stay ahead in technological advancement and the fielding of improved weapons systems.

A recent opinion piece argues that joint force design should be based on a common set of joint missions rather than service-specific priorities, as proposed by Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara in the 1960s.

The US, Belgium, France, and Japan will hold a naval exercise in the Mideast as tensions over Iran's nuclear program continue to rise.

L3Harris will design an electronic warfare suite for F-16s sold to international partners, providing greater situational awareness and the ability to detect and counter threats.

The war in Ukraine has prompted a rush to enhance artillery systems against GPS jamming and spoofing, with a technology previously used on airborne platforms playing a crucial role.

The Air Force's aircraft readiness has reached a new low, with only 62% of the fleet able to carry out missions on an average day in fiscal 2024.

Elbridge Colby, President Trump's nominee for undersecretary of defense for policy, declined to say that Russia invaded Ukraine during his confirmation hearing, following in the footsteps of another Defense Department nominee. The US is pausing military aid to Ukraine and shifting its policy toward the war. Colby argues that the US military is overextended and needs to redirect its focus from Europe and the Middle East to Asia to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

The U.S. Marine Corps is considering building an air defense missile facility in Arkansas to produce the Medium Range Intercept Capability system, which would defend against cruise missiles and other airborne threats. The facility would also serve as a second source of missiles for the Israel Missile Defense Organization.

Industry executives and experts argue that the Iron Dome system, designed for short to medium-range threats, would be unsuitable for use as a missile shield for the US or Europe. While the system has gained popularity, it is just one part of Israel's multilayered air-defense doctrine and would not be effective on a larger scale.

The US must reform its arms sales process to improve the timeline for delivery of weapons sales to partners, replacing the current Tiered Review process with a more transparent and predictable process called the Arms Transfer and Export Review Series (ATER Series).

Ukraine aims to establish a drones-only front line to counter Russian troops, using a mix of surveillance and strike drones in a 15 kilometer 'kill zone'.

The Defense Innovation Unit has expanded its list of commercial drones certified for military use, adding 37 systems and components that meet cybersecurity and supply chain standards.

Interest in direct-energy weapons is growing in the Gulf region, with Israel's Iron Beam technology gaining attention. Gulf states have expressed interest in having such weapons, but there is no joint initiative in place. Israeli defense company Rafael plans to deploy the Iron Beam this year, but a sale to Gulf states is currently unlikely due to political considerations and the limited range of the lasers.

The Space Development Agency is conducting a study to assess how its satellite constellation can support the proposed Iron Dome missile defense shield. The study will explore the expansion of the agency's architecture and the integration of existing capabilities, as well as the development of space-based interceptors. The agency is seeking technology concept proposals and aims to improve modeling, simulation, and sensor data processing.