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16 March

AI ‘Brain’ Helps MQ-20 Avenger Drone Change Course When Threats Pop Up

Agentic AI took center stage in a new MQ-20 Avenger drone demonstration focused on real-time mission adaptation and tactical decision-making.

16 March

Technology

U.S. military personnel in OCP camouflage uniforms practicing trauma simulation casualty care on a litter during an indoor training exercise

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘World’s Most Advanced’ Military Trauma Simulation Hub Debuts in Ohio

A newly expanded training center in Ohio is giving military medical teams a more realistic way to rehearse life-saving decisions.

16 March

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Extends USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier’s Service Life to 2027

The US Navy has extended the service life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), pushing the warship’s scheduled decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027.

16 March

Europe

A Belgian Soldier assigned to the Belgian 2nd Commando Battalion conducts a live fire exercise in the 7th Army training Command's (7ATC) Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 5, 2024. 7ATC enables readiness for all assigned and regionally aligned USAREUR-AF forces, Allies and Partners by conducting live, virtual, and/or constructive training in a fully replicated, multi-domain battlefield. 7ATC is uniquely positioned and organized to organically train and resource U.S., Allied and Partner units through the entire training process, tailored to the organization’s mission or nation’s defense security requirements. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christian Carrillo)

Christine Casimiro

Belgium Advances Counter-Drone Capabilities With Anduril, COBBS, Nokia

Belgium is developing a sovereign counter-drone capability through a joint consortium involving US firm Anduril and local companies COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium.

16 March

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon Completes Alabama Missile Integration Facility Expansion

Raytheon has completed the expansion of its missile integration facility in Huntsville, Alabama, increasing the hub’s integration and delivery capacity by over 50 percent.

16 March

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

Diehl Defence, Indra Group Team Up for European Air Defense Systems

Diehl Defence and Indra Group have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop and produce air and missile defense systems.

16 March

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Awards Anduril $20B AI Integration Contract

The US Army has awarded Anduril Industries a contract worth up to $20 billion to integrate its AI-enabled Lattice software suite, along with hardware, data systems, and technical support, into a unified, mission-ready capability.

16 March

Americas

A tactical unmanned aircraft system repairer assigned to 4th Attack Battalion.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Awards Rune $2M for AI Logistics in Contested Environments

The US Army has awarded Rune Technologies a $2-million contract to field its AI logistics software in contested environments under the PORTAL program.

16 March

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