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6 February

Christine Casimiro

USCG Receives 18th Mission-Ready HC-130J Surveillance Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has received its 18th HC-130J aircraft at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas.

6 February

Fortem SkyDome displaying a mapping interface with an aerial view of a stadium and surrounding area, highlighting an active threat and telemetry data.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Fortem Achieves First Fully Autonomous ‘5-vs-5’ Drone Takedown

Fortem has pulled off a “technological first” with its SkyDome system, taking down five drones at once without causing collateral damage.

6 February

Christine Casimiro

US Navy’s John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Completes Builder’s Sea Trials

The US Navy’s future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second ship in the Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers, has completed builder’s sea trials.

6 February

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Orders More Airdrop-Ready Oshkosh Cargo Vehicles

The US Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense an additional $25-million contract to supply more FMTV A2 LVAD cargo vehicles and kits.

6 February

US strike on alleged drug trafficking boat off the cost of Venezuela.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Strike on Alleged Drug-Smuggling Boat Kills Two in Pacific: Military

The US Southern Command said it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific.

6 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Ohio Startup Ramps Up Drone Production for US Military

Agilis Air has begun pre‑manufacturing low‑cost drones to help close a critical gap in US military drone supply as demand from the DoD outpaces current production.

6 February

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter with 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation (General Support), 96th Aviation Troop Command, Washington National Guard airlifts a M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a training exercise with 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard at Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 17, 2025. The 96th Aviation Battalion’s CH-47 helicopters have the ability to slingload cargo from their undercarriage, including the M777 towed 155mm howitzer artillery cannons. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tristin Salisbury)

Jodesz Gavilan

US, Allies Tap Kratos for $65M in Aviation Simulator Programs

Kratos has secured $65 million in new contracts to deliver aviation simulators and other training systems for US and allied forces.

5 February

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 23, 2025) Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) operating area, Nov. 23. The LUCAS platforms are part of a one-way attack drone squadron CENTCOM recently deployed to the Middle East to strengthen regional security and deterrence. (Courtesy Photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Taps 25 Partners for Kamikaze Drone Trial Sprint

The US Department of Defense has selected 25 companies to compete in the first phase of the Drone Dominance Program, an acquisition effort aimed at rapidly fielding low-cost, one-way attack unmanned aerial systems at scale.

5 February