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27 March

Elbit Secures Rights to German Laser Comms Tech for Defense Use

Elbit Systems’ German subsidiary has obtained exclusive rights to adapt startup Cucuyo GmbH’s laser-based communication technology.

27 March

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet First Class Parker Fitzgerald works at a computer in the Multi Domain Lab on Jan. 14, 2025 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Cadets take courses in military strategy, doctrine, heritage and professionalism while also developing the skills required of an officer. Military education plays a critical role in preparing cadets to become warfighting officers ready to lead lethal warfighting teams in the Air Force or Space Force. (U.S Air Force Photo by Ray Bahner)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Names First Partners in Data Centers for Military Bases

The US Army has conditionally selected Carlyle Group and CyrusOne to develop large-scale data centers at installations in Texas and Utah, advancing efforts to expand computing capacity for artificial intelligence.

27 March

Gold-toned microelectronic component used in diamond-based semiconductor research, part of Northrop’s effort to power advanced microchips.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Northrop Explores Diamonds to Power Future Military Systems

Northrop is pushing into the next generation of microelectronics by powering them with an unlikely material: lab-grown diamonds.

27 March

Thomas Global Systems showcases its M1A2 Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer.

Jodesz Gavilan

Thomas Global Demonstrates Abrams Virtual Trainer to US Army

Thomas Global Systems has demonstrated its Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer to the US Army as part of efforts to expand virtual training capabilities for armored forces.

26 March

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)

Rojoef Manuel

Israeli Brothers Indicted Over AI-Generated Fake Intel Sent to Iranian Spy

Two brothers from the Jerusalem area are in hot water after allegedly feeding an Iranian operative fabricated intelligence — much of it generated with AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini.

26 March

Ronald Watkins

Leonardo DRS Joins $25B US Defense Tech Acceleration Program

Leonardo DRS has been awarded under a 10-year, $25-billion contract to accelerate development of military technologies for the US.

25 March

Saudi Arabia soldier talks to UAE soldier

Giulia Bernacchi

LIG Nex1, Palantir Expand Defense Cooperation in UAE

LIG Nex1 and Palantir signed a deal to collaborate on the development of integrated air defense systems and unmanned platforms for the UAE.

24 March

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force, Defense Unicorns Test On-Aircraft Software Updates for F-22

Defense Unicorns and the US Air Force Sustainment Center have tested a new method to install and update F-22 fighter jet software.

24 March

Ronald Watkins

Milrem Robotics, PGZ Expand Estonia-Poland Defense Cooperation

Milrem Robotics and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand defense cooperation.

24 March

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Soldier-Worn Tech Tracks Brain Activity During Blasts to Flag Potential Trauma

Military personnel may soon be able to eliminate the “guesswork” in diagnosing brain injuries with new soldier-worn tech that tracks brain activity during blast exposure and flags potential signs of trauma in real time.

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