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5 February

A US Marine loads a round in an 81mm mortar system.

L3Harris Delivers Record Fuze Output for US, Allied Weapons in 2025

L3Harris Technologies delivered nearly 500,000 fuzes in 2025, marking a record year for the company as US and allied weapons production accelerated.

5 February

Drones over troops with sensing systems. Photo: Picogrid

Rojoef Manuel

Picogrid to Rapidly Integrate US Air Force Base Defenses With AI

At the center of the effort is the company’s flagship AI analytics platform Legion, which pulls data from multiple sensors to create one “common operational picture” for the service.

5 February

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky meeting with other foreign ministers.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine, Russia, US to Start Second Day of War Talks

Ukraine, Russia, and the US will start a second day of talks in Abu Dhabi, seeking to end Moscow's nearly four-year invasion.

4 February

The unmanned X-47B conducts its first night flight April 10 over Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. Night flights are the next incremental step in developing the operations concept for more routine flight activity. The Navy will continue to execute X-47B test events to mature standard operating procedures for cooperative use of the airspace with manned aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Erik Hildebrandt/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Urges Low-Cost Physical Defenses to Counter Drone Threats

The US Department of Defense has released a three-page guidance document calling for expanded use of passive physical measures to protect critical infrastructure from threats posed by small unmanned aerial systems.

4 February

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Teets, left, a motor transportation mechanic, and Lance Cpl. Volcy Voltaire, a generator mechanic with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, watch a Lulz Bot Taz 6 build a 3-D object during an innovation roadshow on Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2022. The Digital Manufacturing Platoon hosts innovation roadshows to showcase 3-D printing capabilities which can provide a means of optimizing readiness by reducing equipment and maintenance requirements. These capabilities support 1st MLG’s mission to provide naval force commanders with the greatest number of options for operational planning and tactical execution. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kristy Ordonez Maldonado)

Rojoef Manuel

Mears Machine Lands 10-Year Deal to Supply Hardware for Major US Defense Firm

Indiana-based Mears Machine Corporation has signed a long-term supply agreement to produce critical hardware for a “major” American defense contractor.

4 February

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Taps Vita Inclinata for Helicopter Hoist Stabilization System

Vita Inclinata has secured a $45.6-million US Army contract to supply the Vita Rescue System.

4 February

Christine Casimiro

US Approves Saudi Arabia’s F-15 Sustainment Under $3-Billion Deal

The Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fleet is set to receive sustainment services following the US State Department’s approval of a potential $3-billion foreign military sale.

4 February

Jodesz Gavilan

US Marines Buy 30 More BAE Amphibious Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems has secured a $195-million US Marine Corps contract to build 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles.

4 February

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Christine Casimiro

US Army’s ‘VECTOR’ AI Talent Tool Sparks Debate After Short-Lived Debut

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help soldiers draft performance evaluations and prepare for promotion boards had a brief run in the US Army, prompting discussions over the challenges of adopting AI into military processes.

4 February