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20 August

US Army soldier uses tactical computing systems to monitor battlefield data and maintain a common operating picture. Photo: Justine Ruggio/DVIDS

US Army, EdgeRunner Develop Military AI Model That Cuts Errors by Up to 37%

EdgeRunner AI and the US Army’s Artificial Intelligence Integration Center have created a military-specific large language model that reportedly cuts error rates by up to 37 percent across key army tasks.

20 August

Europe

A Panzerhaubitze 2000 tank is seen firing a 155mm ammunition at the Ravlunda test field in Sweden. Three balls of blazing fire are seen jutting out of the tank's gun barrel, with the ammunition flying off upwards. The test field is a greenish-brown plains dotted with small plant growths. In the distant background, a hilly landscape covers the horizon. The blue sky is full of light-gray clouds.

Inder Singh Bisht

Sweden to Co-Finance EU Projects to Boost Critical Ammunition Materials

Sweden has earmarked $53 million to co-finance projects seeking EU funding to expand production of ammunition inputs.

20 August

Americas

URI PIE-D trainees become familiar with REGENT Craft’s vessels, Fall 2025. PIE-D is a semester-long, credit bearing program through RISE-UP that provides real-life problem solving and hands on training designed for undergraduate and graduate students.

Giulia Bernacchi

Rhode Island University to Expand Dual-Use Technology Program

The University of Rhode Island received $2.5 million to expand a program supporting civilian and military technologies.

20 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The Chaparral VTOL unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

Elroy to Advance Chaparral Cargo Drone Development for US Army

The US Army has awarded Elroy Air a $46-million contract to further develop its Chaparral unmanned aerial system for multi-mission payload delivery in contested environments.

20 August

Europe

hybrid naval fleet comprising crewed and uncrewed vessels on sea

Giulia Bernacchi

Babcock Signs Agreements With Danish Firms on Hybrid Naval Systems

Babcock signed agreements with Danish companies to explore autonomous technology, system integration, and equipment for naval platforms.

20 August

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Taps StandardAero for C-130 Engine Upkeep

The US Air Force has partnered with StandardAero on a $343-million effort to provide depot-level services for the Rolls-Royce T56 propulsion systems powering the military’s Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules airlifters.

20 August

Sea

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 5, 2025) – President Donald J. Trump addresses nearly 15,000 Sailors from Norfolk-based commands and guests during an All Hands Call at Pier 14, alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 5, 2025. The All Hands Call at Naval Station Norfolk is one of many events taking place throughout the country to showcase the men and women who proudly serve in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anderson W. Branch)

Rojoef Manuel

Trump Eyes Foreign Warship Production to Resolve US Navy Fleet Backlogs

US President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum authorizing foreign shipbuilders to construct US Navy vessels overseas, attempting to clear severe domestic production backlogs and accelerate fleet expansion.

20 August

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Peru Selects L3Harris Viper Shield for F-16 Block 70 Fleet

The Peruvian government has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for the country’s F-16 Block 70 jets.

20 August

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Air Force Wants Target Drones That Can Mimic Stealth Jets, Bombers

The US Air Force is seeking industry input on unmanned target systems capable of replicating stealth fighters, strategic bombers, and early warning aircraft.

20 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion