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6 February

Fortem SkyDome displaying a mapping interface with an aerial view of a stadium and surrounding area, highlighting an active threat and telemetry data.

Fortem Achieves First Fully Autonomous ‘5-vs-5’ Drone Takedown

Fortem has pulled off a “technological first” with its SkyDome system, taking down five drones at once without causing collateral damage.

6 February

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Navy’s John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier Completes Builder’s Sea Trials

The US Navy’s future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second ship in the Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers, has completed builder’s sea trials.

6 February

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Orders More Airdrop-Ready Oshkosh Cargo Vehicles

The US Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense an additional $25-million contract to supply more FMTV A2 LVAD cargo vehicles and kits.

6 February

Americas

US strike on alleged drug trafficking boat off the cost of Venezuela.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Strike on Alleged Drug-Smuggling Boat Kills Two in Pacific: Military

The US Southern Command said it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific.

6 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

Ohio Startup Ramps Up Drone Production for US Military

Agilis Air has begun pre‑manufacturing low‑cost drones to help close a critical gap in US military drone supply as demand from the DoD outpaces current production.

6 February

Air

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter with 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation (General Support), 96th Aviation Troop Command, Washington National Guard airlifts a M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a training exercise with 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard at Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 17, 2025. The 96th Aviation Battalion’s CH-47 helicopters have the ability to slingload cargo from their undercarriage, including the M777 towed 155mm howitzer artillery cannons. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tristin Salisbury)

Jodesz Gavilan

US, Allies Tap Kratos for $65M in Aviation Simulator Programs

Kratos has secured $65 million in new contracts to deliver aviation simulators and other training systems for US and allied forces.

5 February

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Shield AI, ST Engineering Explore Hivemind Autonomy Software Integration

Shield AI and Singapore’s ST Engineering have signed an agreement to explore the integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software.

5 February

Americas

Two F-16 fighter jets flying in formation above the clouds, connected via a highlighted MANET data link for networked targeting and situational awareness.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

F-16s Unlock Breakthrough Networked Targeting in Flight Test

America’s F-16 fighter jets took battlefield awareness to the next level with networked targeting powered by Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Networked Targeting Pod.

5 February

Americas