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Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Kapri Besser monitors shipboard sensors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), May 31, 2023 in the Pacific Ocean. Cryptologic Technicians conduct Electronic Warfare by operating and maintaining electronic sensors and computer systems in accordance with fleet and national tasking. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dominic Delahunt)

Virginia Firm to Provide Support for US Navy InfoWar Center

The US Navy has awarded Virginia-based Sev1Tech a $49-million contract to provide cybersecurity, engineering and network support for the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic.

17 October

The LTAMDS Production Facility is the final integration point of the radar for US and international customers.

Giulia Bernacchi

Raytheon Expands LTAMDS Radar Production Facility in Massachusetts

Raytheon has begun a $53 million expansion of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor Production Facility in Andover, Massachusetts.

17 October

A U.S. Army M1A3 Abrams Tanks from the 1-12 Cavalry Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division move to position to be secured for transportation at the Port of Agadir, June 3, 2022, Agadir, Morocco. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Donald Franklin)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Fast-Tracks M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank for 2025 Prototype Delivery

The US Army is accelerating the development of its next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank, aiming to roll out an early prototype by late 2025.

17 October

L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-drone system mounted on a GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris Installs VAMPIRE Anti-Drone System on GM Defense ISV Platform

L3Harris Technologies has integrated its proprietary VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system on GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle, giving users a mobile and cost-effective way to defend against small drones.

17 October

Jodesz Gavilan

Vatn Systems Launches Own Navigation System

Vatn Systems has launched its own inertial navigation system to boost underwater and surface navigation in GPS-denied environments.

17 October

BigBear.ai and Tsecond partnered on AI tech.

Giulia Bernacchi

Bigbear.ai, Tsecond to Integrate AI and Mobile Data Systems at the Tactical Edge

US-based firms BigBear.ai and Tsecond have partnered to develop an AI-enabled edge infrastructure for mission-critical operations.

17 October

Norwegian soldiers conduct training during an exercise with Light Tactical Vehicles during an exercise at an undisclosed location within the European Theater, on Sept. 2, 2025. The Norwegian-led arctic operation was a first-of-its-kind mission to conduct rapid insertion of military assets to remote and austere location. The operation focused on NATO sea denial and maritime domain awareness capabilities and helps set conditions to quickly respond and defeat any crisis or threat to NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Addysyn Tobar)

Staff Writer With AFP

Ex-US Embassy Guard in Norway Convicted of Spying for Russia, Iran

A Norwegian court has sentenced a former US embassy security guard to three years and seven months in prison for spying for Russia and Iran.

17 October

Guardsmen patrolling the streets. Photo: Tennessee National Guard

Staff Writer With AFP

National Guard in Memphis on Trump’s Orders

National Guard forces have been deployed on US President Donald Trump's orders to aid law enforcement personnel in Memphis, Tennessee, the state's military department said.

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