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22 May

Air

Rendering of Aerial Reconnaissance & Elimination System (ARIES) anti-drone interface

California Startup Demos Counter-Drone System for DoD Stakeholders

Skylark Labs has completed tests of its proprietary counter-unmanned aerial system solution for US Department of Defense stakeholders.

21 May

Air

Spc. Edgar Galvan, a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst, with Main Command Post Operational Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, Texas Army National Guard, conducts counter-small unmanned aerial systems training (C-sUAS) in Boleslawiec, Poland, May 15, 2024. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, strengthening interoperability with NATO allies and regional security partners which provides competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe.

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Tests Dronebuster for European Theater Applications in Poland

The US Army has tested the Dronebuster counter-unmanned aerial system in Boleslawiec, Poland, for European theater operations.

17 May

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Soldiers Dissatisfied With Stryker-Mounted Laser Weapon: Bush

The US Army is collecting feedback from its soldiers regarding the Stryker-mounted laser weapon, and responses so far have not been positive.

16 May

Air

Joe Saballa

Pakistan Test-Fires New Homegrown Guided Rocket for ‘Deep Targets’

The Pakistan Army has carried out another successful test of a domestically-made rocket system designed to strike deep into enemy territory.

16 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Leidos Team to Demo Cargo Drone Prototype for US Navy, Marines

Leidos has teamed with Elroy Air to demonstrate an autonomous cargo aircraft prototype for the US Navy and Marine Corps.

16 May

Americas

Joe Saballa

Upcoming Tests Likely to Seal Fate of US Army’s Troubled IVAS Goggles: Official

Upcoming operational trials of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System goggles may seal the fate of the US Army’s troubled multibillion-dollar program.

15 May

Arms

Joe Saballa

Australian Army Tests MantisX Weapons Accuracy Tracking System

The Australian Defence Force is testing the effectiveness of its new MantisX weapons accuracy tracking system.

14 May

Europe

A British Army soldier examines the 3D printer's output. He holds a sheet of metal with the printed white product attached to it. It is likely a spare part for a military equipment. The soldier is wearing brown camo fatigues. The 3D printer is approximately the size of a photo booth, with riveted sheet metal finishings and some panels painted moss green.

Juster Domingo

British Army Uses 3D Printers for Spare Part Production in NATO Exercise

The UK has produced spare parts and modifications to military equipment using 3D printers during NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender.

9 May

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Army Tests New Mobile Directed-Energy Weapon

The British Army has tested a new directed-energy weapon that employs advanced radio frequency technology to interfere with electronic circuits.

7 May

Americas

The M88A3 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System) is currently undergoing reliability and maintainability testing at Yuma Proving Ground. This next-generation features several upgrades, including a modernized powertrain that improves horsepower and torque, the addition of a seventh road wheel to increase stability, and hydro-pneumatic suspension units that improve cross country mobility and recovery operations. (Loaned photos)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Tests Future M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle

The US Army is conducting maintainability and reliability tests for the M88A3 Hercules Recovery Vehicle at the Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

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