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6 November

Air

The unmanned X-47B conducts its first night flight April 10 over Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. Night flights are the next incremental step in developing the operations concept for more routine flight activity. The Navy will continue to execute X-47B test events to mature standard operating procedures for cooperative use of the airspace with manned aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Erik Hildebrandt/Released)

Israeli Companies Fuse AI and Streaming Power for Enhanced Drone Autonomy

Israeli defense tech firms Maris-Tech and FlightOps have teamed up to develop a payload suite that uses AI and streaming technology to help unmanned aerial systems fly smarter and more independently.

6 November

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Expeditionary 3D Printing Hits the Field: US Army Demos Cold Spray Tech

Cold spray tech is a 3D printing process that lets soldiers produce metal parts and drone components on-site, reducing reliance on traditional supply chains.

6 November

Europe

Virtual simulator depicting a realistic military checkpoint environment for tactical training exercises

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine’s Virtual Playground: New Simulator Places Troops in ‘Drone vs. Man’ Duels

A virtual training ground is reshaping how Ukrainian soldiers prepare for combat, pitting drone pilots and shooters against each other in digital duels.

5 November

Europe

Soldiers from number 3 Company carry the log during the race. The Coldstream Guards dig in on Windsor Great Park. Physical prowess and an unshakeable will to succeed are vital requirements for Guardsmen in the British Army. To test themselves the infantry soldiers of the Coldstream Guards take on the tough physical and mental challenge of a log race in Windsor Great Park. While it may look like a walk in the park, the task of carrying a 100kg metal “log” around a 3,000-metre course is one of the most difficult trials that a soldier faces. Teams of 12 personnel are required to shepherd their load over undulating, boggy terrain at full speed – only six pairs of hands are allowed to hold the weight any one time.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Reveals 13,000+ Troops Medically Unfit for Frontline Duty

The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed that 13,113 members of the British Armed Forces are currently unfit for frontline service.

5 November

Europe

A German military member carries a fuel hose at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 23, 2024. Forward Area Refueling Point techniques utilize specialized equipment and small groups of trained military members to rapidly refuel aircraft in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall, German Tech Firms to Build Synthetic Fuel Network for European Militaries

German defense company Rheinmetall has unveiled plans to build a network of synthetic fuel plants across Europe to help militaries in the region produce their own energy and cut reliance on imported oil.

5 November

Sea

Jodesz Gavilan

Australia’s Austal Advances Naval Autonomy With Controller Approval

Austal Australia has reached a key milestone by securing approval for its new Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships Platform Controller.

5 November

Americas

A FireAnt robot sits on a dirt field, surrounded by loose soil and small pebbles under a clear blue sky.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Numbers Over Size: America’s New Robots on Wheels Hunt Down Tanks in Swarms

An Arizona-based startup wants to prove that small, ground-based robots working in coordinated packs could take on tanks.

5 November

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Turns Battlefield Into a ‘Drone Factory’ With New Mobile Fabrication Units

Mobile Fabrication Units is a deployable drone factory merging DBZ’s 3D printing with Zuppa’s AI drones, enabling on-site production, repair, and rapid deployment in hours.

5 November

Americas

A formation of Gambit 6 drones flying in the sky above the ocean, showcasing their sleek designs against the blue backdrop.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Gambit’ Evolves: General Atomics Introduces New Stealth Attack Drone

The Gambit unmanned combat vehicle line from General Atomics is entering its sixth evolution, adding air-to-ground punch to a system proven in the skies.

4 November

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Austal, Greenroom Robotics Unveil Five-Day AI Ship Integrator Solution

Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have introduced a new artificial intelligence system that can turn ships into autonomous vessels in five days.

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