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3 July

A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-35 Lightning II fighters during a large-force exercise in support of AI-enabled mission systems. Photo: US Air Force

EdgeCortix Puts Edge AI to the Test Aboard US Air Force Aircraft

Japan-based EdgeCortix said its SAKURA-II platform demonstrated in-flight AI processing during a large-force exercise and met all prototype project objectives.

2 July

Technology

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Victor Cordero, a platoon sergeant assigned to 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, uses his smartphone to take a photo of his wife, Staff Sgt. Jessica Cordero, as she disassembles an M4 Carbine Rifle during the weapons lane portion of the Expert Infantryman Badge/Expert Soldier Badge (EIB/ESB) competition March 31 at Fort Bliss, Texas. Staff Sgt. Cordero, a financial management technician assigned to 4th Financial Management Support Unit, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Armored Division Support Brigade, competed in the ESB competition earning the coveted ESB setting her apart from her peers as a symbol of excellence. The "Ready First" 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division hosted the EIB/ESB competition which included a series of rigorous and demanding events such as the Expert Physical Fitness Assessment, day and night land navigation, individual weapons qualification, medical lanes, patrol lanes, and a 12-mile road march. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Wheeler Brunschmid).

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Tests Mobile Apps for Frontline Ops

The US Army has tested new approaches to give warfighters direct data access in the field through mobile applications as part of an exercise at Fort Carson, Colorado.

2 July

Americas

Allied military personnel participate in a joint cyber workshop during RIMPAC 2026 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Photo: Petty Officer 2nd Class Shardenae Pyper/DVIDS

Samantha Alexa

Booz Allen, OpenAI Partner to Bring Frontier AI to Defense

Booz Allen Hamilton and OpenAI are expanding their collaboration to bring frontier artificial intelligence closer to real-world defense missions.

2 July

Americas

A military operator uses a digital targeting interface during a defense technology demonstration. Image: Aurex

Samantha Alexa

Aurex Pushes AI Into Hypersonic Mission Planning and Battle Management

US defense firm Aurex is advancing two AI systems that simulate strike missions and battlefield decisions before they happen.

2 July

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Israel Brings ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ Turbo Tech to Lavi Hummer Tactical Vehicle

A “first-of-its-kind” turbo system is now at the core of the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) Lavi Hummer tactical vehicle, giving it greater performance in mountainous terrain.

2 July

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Ukraine’s Potential Next Battlefield Ride? Airbikes and Airbuggies

Ukraine is exploring a new way to move troops into battle, with the country’s government-backed Brave1 innovation platform beginning work on airbikes and air-mobile buggies for frontline missions.

2 July

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Dutch Firms Build ‘Smart Eyes’ for Europe’s Missile Interceptors

Two Dutch firms are aiming to make European missile interceptors smarter by developing advanced radar seeker technology designed to improve target tracking and discrimination.

2 July

Americas

Ronald Watkins

Pacific Defense to Develop Next-Gen GPS-Denied Navigation Card for US Army

The US Army has contracted Pacific Defense to develop the next generation of its Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing plug-in card.

1 July

Americas

A US Air Force airman presents an AI-generated training tool during the Artificial Intelligence and Automation Showcase at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, on June 17, 2026. Photo: Airman 1st Class Courtney McCants/US Air Force

Samantha Alexa

US Air Force Showcases Airman-Built AI Tools for Mission Support

The US Air Force’s 325th Fighter Wing has introduced a suite of airman-developed AI tools designed to streamline mission support functions.

1 July

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Texas Firm Gives Commanders a New Tool Against Biological Threats

An AI-enabled biosurveillance platform is aiming to give military commanders and analysts a single hub for detecting, assessing, and responding to biological threats.

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