technology – Page 33 – The Defense Post

Jan- 2026 -

2 January

US Army Launches AI, Machine Learning Career Path for Officers

The US Army is launching a dedicated career path for officers specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

2 January

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Spain Taps Airbus, Indra to Build Next-Gen Spy Plane

Airbus A321 is the likely platform for Spain’s new SIGINT aircraft, with twin fuel-efficient turbofan engines, and a wide cabin to accommodate mission systems and operator consoles.

Dec- 2025 -

29 December

Americas

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Tate enters data into his portable maintenance computer in front of an F-22A Raptor aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 21, 2009. Tate and the jet are deployed from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va. (DoD photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed, MANTECH to Overhaul US Military Aircraft Upkeep With AI

Lockheed Martin and MANTECH have formalized a strategic teaming agreement to upgrade how the US military sustains its combat aircraft using AI.

29 December

Technology

Joe Saballa

Seven Laser Weapons That Defined the Defense Landscape in 2025

Seven laser systems in 2025 proved directed-energy is here to stay, transforming air and maritime defense with speed, precision, and near-unlimited firepower.

29 December

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Homegrown Power Hits the Water: Indonesia Builds Own Arrowhead 140 Frigate

KRI Balaputradewa-322 is Indonesia’s Arrowhead 140-class frigate, measuring 140 meters in length, displacing 6,626 tons, powered by CODAD engines reaching 28 knots, and armed with two 76mm cannons.

29 December

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Rheinmetall to Supply Laser Modules for Germany’s New Assault Rifle

Rheinmetall has won a contract worth several hundred million euros to supply laser-light modules for Germany’s armed forces.

29 December

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Indonesia Turns Palm Oil Waste Into Military-Grade Armor

The Indonesian Army may soon equip its soldiers with a bulletproof vest made from an unlikely source: recycled palm oil waste.

24 December

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

South Korea Builds Autonomous Backbone for Naval Manned-Unmanned Teaming

The integrated control system is the main command system for USV, managing navigation, coordinating with manned vessels, and supported by a weapons operation and launch control system.

23 December

Air