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15 January

Mistral AI Arms France With Advanced AI for Defense Ops

France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces is teaming up with Mistral AI to strengthen its defense capabilities with advanced artificial intelligence.

14 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Turns to Striveworks to Stress-Test AI for Future Battlefields

The US Army is turning to Austin-based Striveworks to put battlefield AI to the test, aiming to ensure commanders can trust machine learning tools when it matters most.

13 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US SOCOM Wants AI That Sees, Hears, and Reads the Battlefield

The US Special Operations Command is exploring how artificial intelligence could process data collected during field operations.

12 January

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

AI-Driven Target Detection Arrives on Ukrainian UGVs

Ukraine’s ground robots are roaming Kyiv’s frontlines with sharper vision, thanks to a newly integrated target detection system powered by Al.

12 January

Americas

Omni, a compact wide-view short-range 4D LiDAR sensor for physical AI applications. Photo: Aeva

Rojoef Manuel

Aeva Debuts 360-Degree AI LiDAR Sensor for Close-Range Autonomy

California-based sensor developer Aeva has introduced Omni, a short-range 4D Light Detection and Ranging system designed to give physical artificial intelligence systems a clearer, wider view of their surroundings.

12 January

Exercises

US Marines conduct communication checks at Cap Draa during African Lion 25 in TanTan, Morocco, May 2025

Jodesz Gavilan

US and Morocco Gear Up for AI-Driven Military Exercises in Africa

The US and Morocco will test artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced digital systems during the upcoming African Lion 2026 exercises.

9 January

Americas

An Air Commando from the 27th Special Operations Wing logs onto the 27th Special Operations Group’s new telehealth system at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 5, 2025. This service allows Air Commandos to access mental health care, regardless of their physical location, creating greater accessibility to deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Corinna Morlan)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Brings AI Into Mental Health Care for Soldiers

The US Army has begun the next phase of its BRAVE health program, tapping artificial intelligence to make mental health care more accessible for soldiers and their families.

6 January

Americas

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepares a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 22, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2d Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Lantronix Targets Faster, Smarter Drone Development With New AI Platform

Lantronix has introduced a new “Drone Reference Platform” designed to make building defense and commercial unmanned aerial systems smarter and easier.

2 January

Americas