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14 February

The French Army's VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle is seen moving across a brown, grassy area. The vehicle is painted in green, black, and brown camouflage. The background is a forested area.

KNDS, Arquus to Build ‘Digital Twin’ of French Army IFV

KNDS will collaborate with Arquus to create a "digital twin" of the French Army's VBCI infantry fighting vehicle, a first in the field of ground combat systems.

14 February

The Boeing MQ-25 T1 test asset transfers fuel to a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet on June 4, marking the first time in history that an unmanned aircraft has refueled another aircraft.

Juster Domingo

Boeing Taps BAE for MQ-25 Stingray Management System Upgrade

BAE Systems has signed a deal with Boeing to equip the US' MQ-25 Stingray aerial refueling drone with a new vehicle management system computer.

14 February

A Green Beret with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) fires at a target in the VirTra simulator on Fort Carson, Colorado, Feb. 2, 2024. The VirTra simulator features technology that can present different shooting scenarios, environments and targets to better help its users sharpen their shooting skills while providing realistic training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David Cordova)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Special Forces Complete Marksmanship Training Using AI Simulator

US Army Special Forces has completed virtual shooting training using an artificial intelligence-enabled weapon simulator in Fort Carson.

14 February

The French frigate Aconit (F713) is seen docked in what appears to be a pier. Its hull is painted gray. A rope is seen tied to its front. It has flags of varying colors decorated beside its mast. The water is a deep, dark blue. The background is a blue sky with purple clouds, reflecting the sun out of frame.

Juster Domingo

Naval Group Finishes French Frigate Aconit Modernization

French shipbuilder Naval Group has completed the modernization of the French frigate Aconit (F713) following dockside and sea trials.

13 February

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed, Red 6 Achieve Milestone in TF-50 Simulator AR Integration

Lockheed Martin and Red 6 have achieved a milestone in equipping the TF-50 aircraft simulator with an augmented reality solution.

13 February

Soldier operating a robotic system controller

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines to Receive Controllers for Multiple Drones From AeroVironment

AeroVironment has received a $2.67-million contract to supply Tomahawk robotic controller prototypes for the US Department of Defense.

12 February

Rojoef Manuel

UN Investigates $3B N. Korean Cyberattack Campaign for Mass Destruction Weapons Funding

The United Nations is investigating North Korean cyberattacks that pooled $3 billion to fund Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction.

12 February

Personnel testing virtual reality medical trauma simulator for soldiers

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Finalizes Test on VR Trauma Simulator for EU Militaries

The Latvian Ministry of Defence has conducted the final demonstration of its Virtual Reality Trauma Simulator project in Ādaži.

12 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Deploys New Military AI in Gaza War

Israel's army has deployed some AI-enabled military technology in combat for the first time in Gaza, raising fears about the use of autonomous weapons in modern warfare.

9 February