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Apr- 2026 -

10 April

Concept showing operational capability independent of local infrastructure

Lithuania to Deploy AI-Powered Logistics Robot

German defense firm Circus has secured a contract to deploy an autonomous, AI-powered sustainment robot for the Lithuanian Armed Forces, marking a step toward automation in frontline military logistics.

9 April

Americas

The Independence Class littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) transits the Pacific Ocean during a Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is an intensive exercise designed to fully integrate units of the CSG, while testing its ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/RELEASED)

Rojoef Manuel

AI-Assisted Study Confirms Anomalous Behavior of Orbs Near US Navy Ship

A new AI-assisted study is bringing unidentified anomalous phenomenon orb sightings back into focus, pointing to flight behavior that appears inconsistent with known physics — including incidents tied to a US Navy vessel seven years ago.

9 April

Europe

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming modern warfare.

Giulia Bernacchi

Europe May Tilt Toward Sovereign Defense AI as Foreign Tech Risks Grow

Europe could soon move to cut its reliance on foreign defense technology, with artificial intelligence emerging as a central concern.

6 April

Americas

U.S. Marine Corps 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines utilize a computer while conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise on the flight line at North Auxiliary Airfield, North, South Carolina, Jan. 25, 2022. The Marine units established an expeditionary advance base in support of a pre-deployment training capstone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bailee A. Darbasie)

Rojoef Manuel

A Warfighter’s ‘Digital Adjutant’: EdgeRunner Unveils Offline AI Assistant

EdgeRunner AI is pushing military artificial intelligence into disconnected environments with a new tool designed to support tactical operations without relying on constant connectivity.

2 April

Americas

A cyber warfare operations officer watches members of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group analyze log files and provide a cyber threat update.

Rojoef Manuel

AI Tops National Security Threat List in 2026 US Intel Report

Artificial intelligence has jumped from niche research labs into the center of US national security strategy, the US Intelligence Community warns.

Mar- 2026 -

30 March

Americas

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Martin Gamez Corral, 28th Health Care Operations Squadron ambulance services medical technician, operates a virtual reality simulator at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 30, 2025. This VR system allows Airmen to train for simulated specific healthcare situations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Addison Bolt)

Rojoef Manuel

UK, US Test When Medics Trust AI With Life-or-Death Decisions

Military planners are moving beyond whether AI can support battlefield medicine to a more critical question: when will humans trust it to decide?

27 March

Americas

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.

26 March

Cyber

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.

25 March

Americas

US troops using a tablet-based communication system

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army, Navy Collab on Expeditionary AI Translation Tool

The US Army and Navy are collaborating to develop a portable, AI-based translation tool to support speech-to-speech communication.

23 March

Americas

220720-N-XH769-1047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 3rd Class Marissa Cisneros operates a terminal aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) July 20, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Clark)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy’s New AI Data Engine Turns Ships Into Self-Learning Platforms

DECK collects and processes live sensor data, overlays actionable info for operators, and manages satellite bandwidth to better handle and deliver operational data.

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