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27 March

Gold-toned microelectronic component used in diamond-based semiconductor research, part of Northrop’s effort to power advanced microchips.

Northrop Explores Diamonds to Power Future Military Systems

Northrop is pushing into the next generation of microelectronics by powering them with an unlikely material: lab-grown diamonds.

27 March

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

China Introduces AI System to Supercharge Aerial Refueling Ops

China’s military is upgrading its aerial refueling operations with a new AI-powered task assignment system designed to improve coordination between tankers and fighter aircraft.

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.

26 March

Americas

Ronald Watkins

Leonardo DRS Joins $25B US Defense Tech Acceleration Program

Leonardo DRS has been awarded under a 10-year, $25-billion contract to accelerate development of military technologies for the US.

26 March

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Combat Vehicles Gain New Computing Chassis for Faster Battlefield Decisions

Leonardo DRS is giving military vehicle crews the edge they need to make better decisions under fire with a new embedded computing chassis system.

25 March

Americas

U.S. Army soldier in camouflage and tactical helmet alongside an airborne quadcopter drone equipped with a camera payload, supporting a story on converting vehicle periscope ports into drone launch ports

Ethan M. Encarnacion

3D-Printed Army System Turns Periscope Ports Into Drone Control Points

A battlefield improvisation has given US Army crews a 3D-printed device for UAS that replaces traditional periscopes, enabling reconnaissance from inside armored vehicles.

24 March

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Soldier-Worn Tech Tracks Brain Activity During Blasts to Flag Potential Trauma

Military personnel may soon be able to eliminate the “guesswork” in diagnosing brain injuries with new soldier-worn tech that tracks brain activity during blast exposure and flags potential signs of trauma in real time.

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.

23 March

Europe