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21 May

Americas

Babel Street’s Insights Investigator platform uses analyst-controlled AI agents to automate intelligence investigations, entity analysis, and multi-step research workflows. Image: Babel Street

Samantha Alexa

Babel Street Unveils Agentic AI Platform for Intelligence Investigations

New platform uses supervised AI agents to accelerate intelligence investigations and analytical workflows.

21 May

Sea

Collins Class submarines HMAS Collins, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Sheean in formation while transiting through Cockburn Sound, Western Australia. Collins Class submarines are an essential part of Australias naval capability, providing a strategic advantage in terms of surveillance and protection of our maritime approaches. *** Local Caption *** Royal Australian Navy Collins Class Submarines, HMAS Collins, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Sheean sail in formation while transiting through Cockburn Sound, Western Australia, in February 2019.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Kicks Off $7.8B Life Extension Program for Collins Submarines

Australia has formally launched a $7.8-billion program to extend the service life of its Collins-class submarines, maintaining the fleet’s operability after being commissioned for three decades.

21 May

Technology

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Sentrycs Brings Cyber-over-RF Drone Hijack Tech to the Tactical Edge

At the Special Operations Forces event in Florida, Sentrycs is highlighting a new counter-unmanned aerial system solution designed to detect, track, and safely mitigate rogue drones.

21 May

Americas

Artist's concept of what a VLEO satellite might look like using the air-breathing electric propulsion technology being developed in the Otter program.

Giulia Bernacchi

Redwire Picks Voyager for DARPA Otter Spacecraft Propulsion Program

Redwire has selected Voyager Technologies to provide its Acceleration Measurement System for DARPA’s Otter spacecraft program.

21 May

War

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Russia Using Dual-Shahed Drone Tactic to Lure Ukrainian Air Defenses: Report

A Russian operation employing a dual-drone tactic reportedly exposed and struck hidden Ukrainian air defense positions, according to a Ukrainian official.

21 May

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Awards Fast-Track Defense Contracts to 13 Domestic Tech Firms

The UK awarded contracts to 13 British companies through a fast-track procurement mechanism designed for smaller suppliers.

21 May

Middle East

A banner depicting a portrait of a schoolgirl during a rally in northern Tehran, Iran, on May 2, 2026. The rally takes place as a ceasefire is extended

Giulia Bernacchi

US Probe Nears End Over Deadly Strike on Iran Girls’ School: Report

A US military investigation into a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Iran is nearing completion, US officials said.

21 May

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Tests ‘TARA’ Kit That Turns Dumb Bombs Into Precision Guided Weapons

India has taken its first homegrown glide weapon kit, TARA, through its maiden test, moving the system beyond development into real-world conditions.

21 May

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Raytheon Software Unlocks Multitasking Capability for US Navy Radars

Raytheon is making military radars more flexible by enabling them to handle multiple missions simultaneously.

21 May

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Army Invents Tech That Identifies Bio-Binding Agents for Future Military Systems

Scientists at the US Army Research Laboratory have invented a new tool aimed at accelerating the discovery of binding agents for next-gen military technologies.

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