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13 December

Juster Domingo

New Zealand to Test Renewable Energy-Powered Unmanned Surface Vessel

The Royal New Zealand Navy is set to receive an unmanned surface vessel that can run completely on renewable energy.

13 December

210609-N-KY668-1016 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (June 9, 2021) Lt. Cmdr. Jake Lunday, engineering duty officer at OPNAV N4 and additive manufacturing analyst, reviews a 3D-printed part while supporting Naval Station Mayport’s Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC). SERMC provides surface ship maintenance, modernization and technical expertise in support of the ships and facilities on base. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Collins/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Ship Maintenance Center in Florida Employs 3D Printing Tech

The US Navy has integrated a 3D-printing solution at the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center in Florida to boost shipbuilding capabilities.

12 December

Ranger, a US Navy unmanned surface vessel, is seen sailing blue-grey waters. Its hull is painted black and the word "RANGER" is painted on its hull, close to the front.

Juster Domingo

Serco to Develop Self-Driving System for US Navy Unmanned Surface Vessels

Serco has been awarded a $68-million contract to assist the US Navy in developing autonomous driving systems for unmanned surface vessels.

12 December

Joe Saballa

US Army Seeks Faster Target Recognition and Detection Capability

The US Army is seeking industry input on a faster target recognition and detection capability that utilizes machine learning algorithms.

12 December

A Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Bright red-orange flames jut out from its back as it propels upward. Smoke is seen covering the lower right side of the image. The background is a calm blue sky.

Juster Domingo

US, Allied Nations Meet to Discuss Space Security

Representatives from 10 Western and allied countries took part in an annual event in Berlin to discuss emerging threats in space security.

12 December

Joe Saballa

Tech Glitch Contributing to US Military Recruitment Shortfalls: Senator

A US Senator has claimed that one of the military’s recruitment systems is contributing to the alarming decrease in the number of people entering the armed forces.

11 December

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock’s Tech to Help UK Soldiers Learn Friend or Foe Systems

The British Army has awarded Babcock a contract to supply a solution that will aid warfighters in identifying allied and enemy systems.

11 December

Joe Saballa

US Unveils Electromagnetic Spectrum Capability for Modern Warfighting

The US Defense Information Systems Agency unveiled a new system that can provide the military with better command and control in the electromagnetic spectrum.

11 December