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19 September

Giulia Bernacchi

Wrap Technologies Submits Counter-Drone System for US Army Competition

Wrap Technologies has submitted its counter-drone system, Merlin-1KC, to the US Army’s xTechCounter Strike competition.

19 September

Ronald Watkins

US Army Awards PDW $20 Million Quadcopter Drone Contract

The US Army has awarded PDW a $20.9-million contract to deliver its C100 quadcopter drones and Multi-Mission Payloads.

18 September

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Awards Kopin $15.4M for AR MicroLED Displays

The US Army has awarded Kopin Corporation a $15.4-million contract to build “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality displays for soldiers.

18 September

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan Debuts First Missile Built With US Arms Partner

Taiwan has unveiled its first missile developed with a US defense company and planned for local production, highlighting closer ties with Washington amid rising China tensions.

18 September

Service Members work on the reverse engineering aspect during the Basic Additive Manufacturing Course offered at the Airborne Innovation Lab on Fort Liberty, NC on July 26, 2023. Reverse Engineering is breaking down the request to its simplest form and finding or creating a way to make it tangible. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Harris)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Expands 3D Printing Utility for Battlefield Repairs

The US Army is stepping up its use of additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, to repair small equipment directly on the battlefield, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said.

18 September

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Kearn and Staff Sgt. Christopher Loper verify radar data during a preventive maintenance inspection on a mobile radar system at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Dec. 18. The Airmen are deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Kearn, a 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron ground radar systems apprentice, is a Harrah, Okla., native. Loper, a 727th EACS ground radar systems supervisor, is a Houston native.

Rojoef Manuel

US Clears $10M for New Radar Development at Eglin AFB

The House of Representatives has approved $10 million in development funding for a new radar system at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

18 September

A soldier in a dark room looking at two monitors

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A Digital ‘Watchtower’: Cytellite Launched to Counter Advanced Cyber Threats

Loginsoft has rolled out Cytellite, a cybersecurity threat intelligence platform billed as a digital “watchtower” against modern cyber threats.

18 September

A Coast Guard small boat crew from the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf operates a Long Range Interceptor in the Arctic Ocean, Sept. 1, 2012. The LRI has an enclosed cabin that protects the crew and enables them to stay out of the weather elements in order to stay on scene longer. The Bertholf crew is deployed in support of Operation Arctic Shield, during which the Coast Guard will test its Arctic capabilities while building partnerships with local communities to perform its maritime safety, maritime security and stewardship missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy Tamargo)

Jodesz Gavilan

US Seeks High-Tech Solutions to Stop Rogue Small Boats

The US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is calling on tech firms for solutions to stop and disable small boats threatening to breach American waters.

18 September

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Martin to Modernize South Korea’s F-16 Flight Simulators

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Block 52 flight simulators to the advanced F-16 Viper standard.

18 September