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22 January

L3Harris Develops Night-Vision Binocular Meant to Be Fixed, Not Replaced

L3Harris is giving military forces new eyes for night missions with its Nova binoculars, a device built for the “everyday soldier.”

21 January

MQ-20 Avenger drone flying at altitude over a desert landscape, showing its stealthy blended-wing design, rear-mounted engine, and long wingspan during an autonomous flight demonstration.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

MQ-20 Avenger Drone Demos Autonomous Intercept of Piloted Aircraft

General Atomics has ticked off another win for the MQ-20 Avenger drone, showing it can autonomously perform airborne interception in a series of demonstrations.

21 January

Giulia Bernacchi

Washington Authorizes Expansion of US Forces With Over 30,000 Troops: Report

Washington is backing a significant expansion of US military personnel this year, authorizing an increase of more than 30,000 troops.

21 January

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Orders More Low-Velocity Airdrop Vehicles From Oshkosh

Oshkosh Defense has secured a contract with the US Army to deliver 97 FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop 6×6 and 4×4 Cargo vehicles.

21 January

ATSP5 has a $25 billion aggregate ceiling among pre-qualified contractors.

Giulia Bernacchi

HII Joins $25.4B US Defense Microelectronics, Advanced Tech Program

HII has announced that it was selected, along with 11 other companies, for the US Advanced Technology Support Program V.

21 January

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Robots Step In as US Air Force Modernizes Aircraft Maintenance

Human technicians could soon be freed up for other tasks as the US turns to GrayMatter Robotics’ autonomous robotic system for aircraft repairs.

21 January

Christine Casimiro

US Space Force Gets AI Enemy Simulator From Slingshot Aerospace

The US Space Force is leveling up how it prepares for conflict in orbit, awarding Slingshot Aerospace a $27-million contract to inject artificial intelligence (AI) into space warfare training.

21 January