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18 September

AI Threat Detection System Trained in Ukraine Heads to US Drones

Safe Pro’s AI is moving from Ukraine to US platforms, with Red Cat integrating the threat-detection technology into its Black Widow drones.

18 September

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment practice target lock-on against an incoming drone during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 9, 2025. The Soldiers attached a Smartshooter SMASH 2000L to M4A1 carbine rifles for improved sight picture and accuracy. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Magaña)

Giulia Bernacchi

US Defense Challenge Selects Laser Photonics, Fonon’s Anti-Drone Tech

Laser Photonics and Fonon's Laser Shield Anti-Drone system was named a finalist in the Autonomy, AI, and Cyber Technology Challenge.

17 September

The Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management solution will deliver a Recognized Electromagnetic Picture, combining data from operations, intelligence systems, and other sources.

Rojoef Manuel

Collins Aerospace to Provide NATO With EW and Combat Monitoring Solution

NATO has awarded Collins Aerospace a contract to supply its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management software, which is designed to help the alliance plan, coordinate, and manage operations involving radar, communications, and other electronic systems.

17 September

U.S. Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and soldiers with the Israeli Defense Force participate in live-fire and maneuver range during Intrepid Maven 23.2, in Israel, Feb. 28, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between USMARCENT and the IDF designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of operations and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emma Gray)

Rojoef Manuel

Defense Bill Calls for First Overseas Pentagon Innovation Office in Israel

The US House of Representatives has advanced a defense policy bill that would require the Pentagon to open a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel.

17 September

1st Lt. Jean Paul Stassi Jr., battalion IT support officer, shaves in the field before starting training, Camp Shelby, July 24, 2024. The overall focus of the unit's annual training was to instill the fundamentals and proficiency of battalion, company, and squad level operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jaccob Hearn)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Rolls Out Stricter Grooming, Appearance Standards

The US Army has issued new grooming, appearance, and uniform rules, the latest in a series of directives this year aimed at reinforcing discipline and professionalism.

17 September

The SkyCarrier carrying a drone at sea with a soldier in the background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Teledyne Introduces Autonomous ‘Drone-in-a-Box’ Platform

Teledyne FLIR has given unmanned aerial systems a new mobile home, letting them launch, fly, and return autonomously in a rugged, self-contained platform.

17 September

Japan Air Self Defense Force fleet participating in Operation Atlantic Eagles.

Christine Casimiro

Japan Deploys F-15 Fighters to NATO Bases in Europe and North America

Japan has sent fighter jets to NATO bases in the US and Canada, followed by the UK and Germany, as part of Operation “Atlantic Eagles.”

17 September

Christine Casimiro

USAF F-22 Raptor Fires AMRAAM in Record-Setting ‘Longest Shot’ Test

Raytheon’s Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) has achieved its longest known air-to-air missile shot after being deployed from an F-22 Raptor aircraft in a trial.

17 September