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Apr- 2026 -

8 April

From Seeker to Hunter: Teledyne Software Upgrade Unifies Kill Chain in One Capability

A capability upgrade has arrived to Teledyne’s Prism SKR software, turning it from a simple automated targeting solution to a full mission autonomy system.

8 April

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A ‘Patriot’ Under $1M: Ukraine Builds New Low-Cost Defense System

A Ukrainian firm has begun efforts to develop a new defense solution it describes as a low-cost alternative to the American “Patriot” system.

6 April

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Spain Levels Up Ship Protection With New Plug-and-Play Point Defense System

Navantia is pursuing a plug-and-play point-defense system designed to make ship protection more modular and quicker to deploy on in-service naval vessels.

6 April

Americas

A US Air Force pilot officer and several airmen in OCP uniforms huddle around a handheld tactical device near field equipment, illustrating collaborative efforts to solve emerging drone warfare challenges

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Air Force Turns to Students to Solve Emerging Drone Warfare Challenges

A US Air Force program is giving students a front-row seat to modern warfare by tasking them with developing solutions to aerial drone threats.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Americas

An autonomous surface vessel sea drone intercepts a cargo boat during a UK maritime security operation on open water

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US, UK Kick Off Hunt for Systems That Can Destroy Emerging Sea Drones

As underwater threats continue to evolve, the US and UK are turning to industry partners in search of an integrated solution to reinforce critical maritime infrastructure.

26 March

Americas

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael deliver remarks to the press while touring multi-domain autonomous displays at the Pentagon, July 16, 2025.

Staff Writer With AFP

Pentagon Orders More Missiles for Mideast War

Pentagon announced agreements with defense contractors to put missile production "on a wartime footing" as the Mideast war leads to rapid use of munition stocks.

24 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Sending Air Defense Systems to Gulf: PM

Britain is sending short-range air defense systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

18 March

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

China Says New AI Upgrade Allows Radars to Spot, Track Decoy Drones

As drone tactics evolve in conflicts like the US-Iran war, China says it enhanced its radar systems with AI to better identify decoy drones.

18 March

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

No Time for Delays: Italy Launches New 3D Printer for Mission-Critical Parts

Italian firm Roboze is aiming to revolutionize additive manufacturing with a new 3D printer designed to turn polymers and composites into mission-critical parts.

18 March

Europe