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Jun- 2026 -

5 June

Containerized Concept Emerges for US Navy’s 60kW HELIOS Laser Weapon

A containerized concept for the US Navy’s 60-kilowatt-class HELIOS laser weapon is beginning to take shape as American lawmakers push to expand funding for more mobile directed energy systems.

4 June

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Rheinmetall, Harbinger Advance New Hybrid-Electric UGV Concept

A new partnership between American Rheinmetall and Harbinger is driving the development of next-gen unmanned ground vehicles for the US military.

1 June

Americas

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division participate in a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) technology demonstration at Fort Carson, Colorado, on Sept. 18, 2025. Photo: Sgt. William Rogers/DVIDS

Samantha Alexa

Striveworks First AI Firm to Bridge Two US Army NGC2 Programs

The US Army is expanding the use of operational AI within its Next Generation Command and Control initiative, with Striveworks scaling support from the 4th Infantry Division to the 25th Infantry Division.

May- 2026 -

27 May

Americas

Master Sgt. Daniela Davis, right, receives a flu shot from Sgt. Veronica Ygarza as part of the 99th Readiness Division’s in-house flu clinic for the 2020-2021 flu season. The flu-shot program is being administered by the division’s Surgeon’s Office and Soldier Readiness Improvement Program team. Three-hundred vaccinations are being provided to 99th RD Soldiers and civilian employees during normal duty hours and Battle Assembly weekends. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano)

Giulia Bernacchi

US Military Surveillance Detects Rare Tick-Borne Viruses

The US military’s public health surveillance network has identified rare tick-borne viruses on or near several military installations.

21 May

Americas

AI task force | US Air Force Col. John Ryan, 56th Fighter Wing deputy commander, speaks with West Valley elected officials during a tour at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Photo: Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson/DVIDS

Samantha Alexa

USAF Sets Up AI Task Force at Luke Air Force Base to Streamline Daily Ops

The initiative examines how AI can support routine military workflows while addressing policy and operational concerns.

21 May

Middle East

A banner depicting a portrait of a schoolgirl during a rally in northern Tehran, Iran, on May 2, 2026. The rally takes place as a ceasefire is extended

Giulia Bernacchi

US Probe Nears End Over Deadly Strike on Iran Girls’ School: Report

A US military investigation into a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Iran is nearing completion, US officials said.

18 May

Americas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administers the oath of enlistment to recruits during his visit to Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., Oct. 7, 2025. (DoWW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Rojoef Manuel

US Bipartisan Bill Wants Cold War-Era Draft Office Shut Down

A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to eliminate the Selective Service System, citing its obsolete role more than five decades after the last military draft.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Middle East

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meets his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Estimates Iran War Cost at Around $25 Billion So Far

The war against Iran has cost the US military $25 billion since it was launched in late February, a senior Pentagon official said Wednesday.

24 April

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Demo Sees Drone Recharged Mid-Flight via Laser Power Beaming

In-flight drone recharging is moving closer to operational deployment, offering a glimpse into how autonomous systems could remain airborne for extended durations.

20 April

Americas