Technology
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Aug- 2026 -20 August
‘World’s Most Powerful Magnetic Actuator’ Joins the Defense Space Push
Zenno Astronautics has integrated its Supertorquer, touted as the “most powerful magnetic actuator” expected to fly in space, aboard Portal Space Systems’ Starburst-1.
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19 August
South Korea Army Turns to Hyundai for Physical AI and Military Robotics
Hyundai is taking physical AI out of the factory and into the military, partnering with the Republic of Korea Army and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources to test robots for defense missions.
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19 August
Russia Is Using AI to Fabricate Battlefield Gains in Ukraine: Think Tank
The Institute for the Study of War said some footage circulated by Russian military sources appears to have been AI-manipulated or altered, while other clips seem to show older footage presented as recent.
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19 August
Pentagon Orders 30 Universities to Cut Suspicious Foreign Tie-Ups
The US Department of Defense has directed 30 in-country universities to audit their financial and research links to high-risk foreign entities in response to adversarial nations actively targeting US academic institutions.
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19 August
US Firm Opens Faster Data Highway for Military Systems
US firm Aitech is targeting faster data connectivity between computing, sensor, and communications systems on military platforms with its new U-C6850 Ethernet switch/router.
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19 August
Rocket One Creates Synthetic AI Drone Swarm for C-UAS Testing
Coordinated drone swarms are emerging as a growing challenge for military defenses, and Rocket One said its new threat-emulation platform can help operators and technologies prepare for the fight.
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19 August
Australia, Japan Test Co-Developed Boobook Laser System
Australia and Japan have successfully conducted field trials of a co-developed laser prototype in South Australia, further deepening their defense ties.
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18 August
Nigeria Tests ‘All-in-One’ Electronic Warfare Capability Against Rogue Drones
Nigeria is testing whether one system can handle the full fight against rogue drones, from spotting them in the sky to disrupting their control links.
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18 August
Astranis Builds a ‘Floating Watchtower’ to Guard Strategic Space Assets
Astranis is taking space-domain awareness into higher orbits with Perceptor, a new spacecraft designed to give the US and its allies greater visibility and maneuverability in the increasingly contested space environment.
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18 August
Ultra Maritime Tests Combined Active, Passive Sonar Against Underwater Drones
Ultra Maritime has demonstrated an integrated sonar capability combining active and passive sensing for anti-submarine warfare and counter-unmanned underwater vehicle missions.
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