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Mar- 2026 -

12 March

Satellite view over the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: MizarVision

Chinese AI Startup Watching US Military Assets in Middle East From Space

The company released high-resolution images showing American bases, fighter jets, warships, and missile defense systems across the conflict-ridden region.

10 March

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan Boosts Domestic AI Defense Tech With Fujitsu Accelerator Program

Japan is stepping up efforts to develop domestic AI capabilities for defense, with local firm Fujitsu launching a new initiative.

9 March

Americas

A student assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, who is in the Special Forces Communications Sergeant course, uses a PDA-184 computer during nighttime antenna training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina August 30, 2019. The training qualified students in the high frequency communications module which trained them to be proficient in making, installing, operating and maintaining short-, medium-, and long-range antennas in order to communicate at long distances. (U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Launches ‘Project ARIA’ to Fast-Track AI Across the Force

ARIA brings the military together with leading tech companies to rapidly build and deploy AI solutions aimed at improving decision-making, streamlining operations, and cutting administrative workload for troops.

9 March

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Sentinel at Sea: India Rolls Out TRIDENT‑SAMUDRA for Real-Time Naval Awareness

The Indian Navy is beginning to lean towards artificial intelligence to impose a more commanding presence over its oceanic regions.

7 March

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Anthropic Vows Court Fight in Pentagon Row

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has said the company has "no choice" but to challenge in court the Pentagon's formal designation of the artificial intelligence firm as a risk to US national security.

5 March

Americas

Soldiers from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) listen to a briefing in preparation for a search and extraction exchange during the 13th annual U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, November 17, 2017, in Warrenton, Ore. U.S. Army Pacific hosts the annual exchange with the PLA to foster mutual trust and understanding while sharing lessons learned to increase disaster response capabilities in the Pacific region. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

Rojoef Manuel

China Adviser Warns AI Gap With US After Khamenei Killing in Iran Strikes

A Chinese political scientist and adviser to Beijing said the operation in Iran showed how deeply AI is now embedded in US combat power and noted why China needs to move faster.

4 March

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Google Employees Raise Alarms Over Military AI Use

Over 100 Google employees working on AI urged the company to set strict limits on how its systems might be used in defense applications.

Feb- 2026 -

27 February

Middle East

Octopus' integrated security and intelligence platform.

Jodesz Gavilan

Octopus and Bynet Partner to Deploy AI Platform in Israel

Octopus Systems has partnered with Bynet Communications to deploy an AI-driven command platform across Israel’s critical infrastructure under the government’s Project NIMBUS cloud program.

26 February

Middle East

Soldiers with Kosher Kravi, Israeli Defense Force, provide notional fire support to U.S. Marine with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, during exercise Intrepid Maven 23.2, Feb. 21, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between USMARCENT and the IDF designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of operations and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

Rojoef Manuel

IDF Unleashes AI Researchers to Supercharge Battlefield Intelligence

The Israel Defense Forces just deployed 20 newly trained AI researchers across its ranks, and their mission is clear: turn mountains of raw data into operational advantage.

25 February

Americas