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220720-N-XH769-1047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 3rd Class Marissa Cisneros operates a terminal aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) July 20, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Clark)

US Navy’s New AI Data Engine Turns Ships Into Self-Learning Platforms

DECK collects and processes live sensor data, overlays actionable info for operators, and manages satellite bandwidth to better handle and deliver operational data.

23 March

Technology

Joe Saballa

Belgium Flaunts New AI Military Equipment Recognition Platform at BEDEX ’26

Belgian company IDDEA has brought its MEGA-Army artificial intelligence platform to BEDEX 2026 in Brussels.

23 March

Technology

Joe Saballa

Smarter Drone Vision: Maris-Tech Develops AI-Enabled Gimbal Camera

Maris-Tech is developing a next-gen gimbal camera designed to bring AI-powered imaging and real-time analysis to lightweight unmanned aerial systems.

23 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Fiber Optics or Radio? Ukraine Tests Dual Control in FPV Drones

Ukraine could soon be flying drones with simultaneous fiber-optic and radio links, allowing operators to maintain control even if one channel loses connection.

23 March

Asia Pacific

Australian Army personnel participate in Exercise Cyber Sentinel, held in Canberra, ACT. Imagery has been digital altered for security purposes. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Cyber Sentinels is an annual cyber exercise which was held 2 13 October 2023 in Canberra, ACT. This was the first time this exercise was planned and held at the secret/Five Eyes level in Australia by the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with previous exercises held by our global partners at a lower classification level. The ADF worked closely with United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) in the planning of this exercise which is part of the global effort sharing of partner cyber readiness. Over 60 US Cyber Command personnel participated alongside over 90 ADF members. The participants were joined by a number of observers from Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The exercise comprised five blue force teams consisting of three Australian teams from the Australian Armys 138 Signals Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force 462 Squadron and Royal Australian Navy Fleet Cyber Unit, and two teams from the United States. Exercise Cyber Sentinels supports the training and development continuum of cyber units by honing individual and collective cyber-based skills. Additionally, the networking and learning opportunities from other nations are benefitting the ADF to further develop in the Cyber Domain and supporting reciprocal training opportunities in the future.

Giulia Bernacchi

Nearly Half of Australians Think Foreign Military Attack Possible Within Five Years

A poll by the Australian National University highlighted growing concern among Australians over a potential foreign military threat.

23 March

Americas

The pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Iowa (SSN 797) arrives for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, December 19, 2024. The future USS Iowa was delivered to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 from General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilding facility down river after recently completing a series of at-sea testing. The fast-attack submarine PCU Iowa and crew operate under SUBRON 4 and its primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, prepared, and committed to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

Giulia Bernacchi

New Alabama Facility to Expand Production for US Nuclear Submarine Programs

Advanced manufacturing firm Hadrian has opened a new facility in Alabama to produce components for US Navy submarine programs.

23 March

Americas

Archer beyond-line-of-site troposcatter communications system.

Giulia Bernacchi

Canada to Test Archer Troposcatter System in Arctic, European Deployments

US-based firm Ultra I&C will supply its Archer troposcatter communication system for operational trials with the Canadian Armed Forces.

23 March

Middle East

Pakistani troops patrol along the Afghanistan border at Big Ben post in Khyber district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Staff Writer With AFP

Pakistan Vows to ‘Eradicate Terrorism’ as Afghan Truce Nears End

Pakistan said Monday that the country remains committed to "eradicating the menace of terrorism," as the clock ticked down to the end of a temporary ceasefire with Afghanistan.

23 March

War

A view of a heavily damaged building is pictured near Ferdowsi Square in Tehran on March 5, 2026, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 that killed Iran's supreme leader and top military leaders and prompted retaliatory strikes on Israel and across the region.

Staff Writer With AFP

Blasts Reported in Tehran as Israel Says Launched Strikes

Explosions rang out in Tehran early Monday morning, Iranian media reported, as Israel announced it launched a fresh wave of strikes.

23 March

Americas

Artist's impression of the AUKUS submarine

Christine Casimiro

US OKs $1B AUKUS Submarine Systems, Tech Support Sale to UK

The US State Department has cleared a $1-billion potential foreign military sale of submarine systems and related support for the UK as part of the AUKUS security partnership.

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