Month: July 2026

DARPA Backs Nuclear Waste-Powered Drone Battery for 30-Year Endurance

Specialists from the defense industry, academia, and government have joined forces to develop a next-gen battery that converts nuclear waste into electricity, potentially allowing drones and other defense systems to operate for decades without refueling.

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Milrem UGVs to Gain Hanwha Sensors, Jamming and Weapon Systems

Estonian unmanned ground vehicle developer Milrem Robotics and South Korea’s Hanwha Systems have signed an agreement to explore integrating advanced payloads into tactical ground drones.

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Ondas Expands Autonomous Systems Portfolio With DZYNE Technologies Acquisition

Ondas has acquired US-based DZYNE Technologies in a deal valued at $875.8 million, expanding its autonomous defense systems portfolio.

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Joint Strike Missile: The Stealth Weapon Built for Modern Air Combat

Stealthy, versatile, and increasingly in demand: here's how the Joint Strike Missile went from a niche anti-ship concept to a cornerstone of allied precision-strike arsenals.

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Virtuix Brings AI-Powered VR Training to US Air National Guard

A Pennsylvania-based Air National Guard unit will evaluate Virtuix’s AI-enabled Omni One virtual reality system as part of efforts to explore immersive technologies for military preparedness.

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US Military Health System Deploys AI Clinical Assistant to Ease Clinician Burnout

The Defense Health Agency has expanded the use of an AI-powered clinical assistant across military hospitals and clinics, aiming to reduce clinician burnout by automating medical documentation. 

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HII to Extend US Navy’s Lionfish Undersea Drone Production

HII has signed a contract to continue building unmanned underwater vehicles as part of the US Navy’s Lionfish program, expanding an effort that could grow to 200 platforms valued at more than $347 million.

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Russia Puts Finland on Nuclear Target List After Weapons Law Change

Russia has added Finland to its list of potential nuclear targets after the Nordic country approved legislation allowing the import of nuclear weapons.

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Russia Develops Bullet That Splits Into Three Mid-Flight to Hit Drones

As drones continue to reshape the battlefield, Russia is introducing a new countermeasure: an anti-drone round that splits into three projectiles after firing to widen its engagement area.

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Netherlands Signs $34M Deal to Build Next-Gen Integration Software for Drones

The Netherlands has signed a 30-million euro agreement with Dutch firm Intelic to develop the software backbone for its next-generation unmanned systems ecosystem.

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