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9 July

A soldier interacts with a digital command-and-control interface representing Northrop Grumman’s vision for the Integrated Battle Command System. Image: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Explores AI for Battlefield Command, Fire Control

Northrop Grumman is exploring artificial intelligence to enhance battlefield command and fire control through a new collaboration with AI software company Camgian.

9 July

Americas

BlackSky’s AI analyzes high-resolution satellite imagery to automatically identify vehicles, vessels, and other objects, helping military users accelerate target detection and intelligence analysis. Image: BlackSky

Samantha Alexa

BlackSky Advances AI That Spots Targets, Assesses Strike Damage From Space

BlackSky is advancing artificial intelligence designed to accelerate space-based intelligence for military operations.

9 July

Sea

A Royal Navy LCU Mk10 landing craft and a vintage WWII DUKW amphibious vehicle flying the White Ensign flag during the D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Drone-Ready Flight Decks Anchor New UK-Dutch Amphibious Fleet

The UK and the Netherlands are set to be reinforced with a new fleet of transport ships, forming the backbone of a joint amphibious naval force.

8 July

Air

Bea Castañeda

UH-1Y Venom: The Modern Utility Workhorse of the US Marine Corps

Built to replace an aging fleet and outperform it in every category, the UH-1Y Venom has become the Marine Corps' go-to workhorse for speed, range, and survivability in expeditionary operations.

8 July

Commentary

Republic of Korea Navy sailors board USS Theodore Roosevelt during the RIMPAC 2026 exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Jihoon Yu

How South Korea Can Help Rebuild US Naval Power

South Korea can't build the US Navy, but it can help fix the industrial base behind it.

8 July

War

US President Donald Trump is welcomed during the annual NATO Summit at Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on July 8, 2026. (Photo by Altan Gocher / Hans Lucas via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire ‘Over’ After Fighting Flares

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over" Wednesday but left the door open to more talks, after fighting flared sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

8 July

Sea

Japan's 10th Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate, the JS Nagara (FFM-10)

Rojoef Manuel

Mitsubishi Transfers 10th Mogami Warship to Japanese Navy

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has taken delivery of its 10th Mogami-class multi-mission stealth frigate, the JS Nagara (FFM-10), from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

8 July

Sea

first composite superstructure and mast for the Republic of Singapore Navy's Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV)

Rojoef Manuel

Singapore Accepts First Composite Superstructure for Victory Combat Ship

Swedish defense contractor Saab and Singapore industry partner Penguin Shipyard International have delivered the first composite superstructure and mast for the Republic of Singapore Navy's Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel program.

8 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Lynx PLUS unmanned ground vehicle. Photo: Roboneers

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Clears Roboneers Lynx PLUS Ground Drone for Operational Use

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has approved the deployment of the locally-built Lynx PLUS unmanned ground vehicle, expanding the military’s arsenal for land-based autonomous missions.

8 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion