Year: 2026

AI to Help US Air Force Defend Network of 700,000 Use

The US Air Force is bringing AI into the fight against cyber threats, selecting New Mexico-based Crogl to help its cyber teams defend a network serving more than 700,000 users.

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UN, Red Cross Urge Action on Civilian Risks From Autonomous Weapons 

The UN and Red Cross have urged governments to adopt binding international rules on autonomous weapons amid concerns over human control.

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Moldovan Migrant Recruited From Russian Detention Center Killed in Ukraine

A Moldovan citizen recruited into the Russian military after detained over his immigration status was killed in Ukraine.

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British Firm Deploys Surface Drones From Larger USV in Landmark Test

ZeroUSV has demonstrated an autonomous deployment of two surface drones from an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) during a test, claiming a “world’s first” achievement in maritime autonomy.

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Italy Seeks $9.3B EU Loan to Boost Defense Spending

Italy has formally requested $9.3 billion in loans from the Security Action for Europe defense funding program.

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AeroVironment Wins $51M US Army Order for More Switchblade 600s

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment a $51-million order for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munitions.

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Insta, Tencore to Produce Ukrainian Ground Robots in Finland

Finnish defense technology company Insta has teamed up with Ukrainian firm Tencore to establish production of unmanned ground vehicles in Finland.

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Israel’s ParaZero Gets First US Order for DefendAir C-Drone System

Israeli defense company ParaZero marks its entry into the US federal counter-drone market with its first DefendAir order from a government entity.

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Taiwan’s First Two F-16 Viper Block 70 Fighters to Arrive Soon

Taiwan’s first pair of F-16 Viper Block 70 combat aircraft are set to land in the East Asian country soon, following delays from the initial 2023 delivery schedule.

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Syria Is Sidelining the Fighters Who Beat ISIS

Syria's new army is sidelining the loyal, US-trained SDF while absorbing foreign jihadists and abusive warlords instead, squandering a decade of American investment at a moment when that force's skills are needed most.

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