Daily Brief

MBDA unveils AI-based Ground Warden tool for finding hidden targets

MBDA makes a similarly named platform, the Sky Warden, which is a counter-drone system designed to control a large range of sensors and effectors.

Robot craze in Russia-Ukraine war shines light on their drawbacks

Experts say the deployment of unmanned ground vehicles in combat remains a costly affair in terms of labor and their vulnerabilities.

US Space Force plans to boost competition for launch business. Will it work?

Incumbents with the National Security Space Launch mission may have too strong a hold on the program.

US announces first batch of Ukraine aid since pivot on Russia strikes

The $225 million package includes munitions and equipment Kyiv will need to stave off renewed Russian attacks in the east.

Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M

John Sherman told Congress last year that the U.S. must “regenerate” its electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect.

Opinion

Russia’s white hat hacker bill exposes cyber struggles and strengths

The Kremlin’s nearly finalized white hat hacker rules expose the profound challenges facing Russia’s tech sphere — and Moscow’s path to cement its future.

US adversaries have ‘formidable’ electronic warfare tools, officials warn

It comes down to a select few advanced capabilities facing off against “non-exquisite capabilities in mass.

Opinion

NATO space enterprise must throttle up — or risk falling short

Here are some actions NATO should undertake and articulate as specific objectives at the 2024 NATO summit in Washington.

US, Singapore to work together on counter-drone, electronic warfare tech

The agreement includes plans for two "joint challenges" focused on counter-drone tech and electronic warfare.

Israel examines M61 Vulcan for countering drones

The potential acquisition comes as Israel clashes with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah, which has launched drones and missiles toward Israel.

Opinion

All that’s left: A self-defeating semiconductor export tactic for China

If we do not get our semiconductor export control strategy right, not much else matters when it comes to the technology arms race with China.

Titra, Airbus team up to modify ALPIN drone for naval missions

The strategic cooperation agreement between the Turkish and French firms calls for collaboration in integrating Airbus’ DeckFinder positioning system with

Turkey’s navy deploys unmanned surface vessels during Denizkurdu drill

Other participating platforms included crewed ships, submarines, maritime patrol planes, helicopters, drones, fighter aircraft and more.

Opinion

Unleash the Space Force

Numbers outlining China's military space prowess are understandably alarming, but they don’t tell the whole story, Todd Harrison argues in an op-ed.

Poland receives final TB2 drone delivery from Turkey’s Baykar

The TB2 made headlines when Ukrainian forces used them against Russia early on in the war.

Drone corps proposal would disrupt US Army plans, says undersecretary

The branch would be responsible for integrating drones across the Army, providing specialized training as well as leading research and development efforts.