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16 March

South Korean Army Integrates Virtual Reality Into Reservist Drills

The South Korean Army is expanding the use of virtual reality and digital monitoring technologies in reservist training.

16 March

War

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies during career day at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., on May 5, 2007. (DoD photo by Kenn Brown, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese AI Monitoring System Allegedly Tracked US B-2 Bombers After Iran Strike

Chinese defense technology has intercepted radio transmissions from US B-2 Spirit bombers involved in a March 1 strike on Iran, claiming its AI-powered monitoring system detected the signals despite the aircraft’s stealth capability.

16 March

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Pentagon Pushes Patriot Integration With Aegis Warships

The Pentagon is pushing to integrate the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor with the Aegis Combat System.

16 March

Technology

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Tate enters data into his portable maintenance computer in front of an F-22A Raptor aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 21, 2009. Tate and the jet are deployed from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va. (DoD photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace, Palantir Launch AI Push to Keep More US Military Planes in the Air

The companies said the goal is to spot problems earlier, untangle supply chain bottlenecks, and help sustain a larger share of mission-ready aircraft.

16 March

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

France’s New Containerized Launcher Pushes Artillery Reach to 150-Km

A new long-range rocket launcher is preparing to enter France’s arsenal, expanding the country’s strike reach on the modern battlefield.

16 March

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Giulia Bernacchi

Dronetag Joins EU Defense Accelerator With Counter-Drone Tech

Dronetag was selected as one of 20 firms joining the second cohort of the European Union Defence Innovation Scheme Business Accelerator.

16 March

Middle East

Iranians pass by the anti-American murals painted on the walls of the former embassy of the US in Tehran, Iran on April 16, 2025.

Giulia Bernacchi

Iran Says Russia, China Remain Strategic Partners for Military Cooperation

Iran continues to cooperate with Russia and China, including militarily, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.

16 March

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Rapid-Built Liquid Rocket Engine Hits Supersonic in New US Test

The Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator moved into supersonic territory during a recent flight trial, thanks to a rapidly developed liquid rocket engine.

16 March

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Thales Builds Space-Linked Air Defense Dome ‘SkyDefender’

Thales is elevating integrated air defense capabilities with SkyDefender, a space-linked dome built to protect forces against airborne threats ranging from short distances to thousands of kilometers.

16 March

Europe