military

African Militaries Eye Lighter, Cheaper Drones

African militaries are increasingly seeking small, low-cost drones for reconnaissance and attack missions, signaling a shift toward disposable aerial warfare.

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Burkina, Mali Skip Nigeria-Hosted African Defense Talks

Burkina Faso and Mali did not send representatives to a continental military meeting hosted by Nigeria as relations between the junta-led Sahel countries and their west African neighbors remain tense.

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Israel PM Offers ‘Phased’ Withdrawal if Lebanon’s Disarms Hezbollah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was ready to back Lebanon's efforts to disarm Hezbollah and offered "a phased" pullout of its troops.

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Norway Proposes Maintaining Ukraine Aid at $8.4B in 2026

The Norwegian government aims to maintain its aid to Ukraine at $8.4 billion in 2026, the same level as this year, the office of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday.

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US-Singapore Project Packs Frigate-Class Roles Into 36-Meter Warship

US defense company Eureka Naval Craft is teaming up with Singapore’s Strategic Marine to build a new class of modular warships in Asia.

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Indonesia, US, and Allies Launch Joint Military Drills

Indonesia and the US launched joint military drills that will last more than a week, joining allies from 11 countries.

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US Navy Selects HII for Training Deal Worth Up to $267M

HII’s Mission Technologies division has won a multiple-award contract worth up to $267 million to provide training services for the US Navy.

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Grid Aero Rolls Out Cargo Drone Built for Long Haul, Heavy Loads

California startup Grid Aero has emerged from stealth with the Lifter-Lite, an autonomous cargo drone it dubs “the pickup truck of the skies.”

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Peraton Trials AI Control on Damaged Robotic Vehicle, Rough Navy Resupply

Peraton has demonstrated an artificial intelligence control system that keeps robotic platforms operating safely in extreme conditions, including when damaged.

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Kazakhstan Sets Up Military AI Unit to Digitize Defense

Kazakhstan is stepping into the era of AI-driven defense with the creation of a dedicated artificial intelligence unit under the Ministry of Defense.

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