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BriteCloud 218 miniaturized decoy flying alongside an F-16 fighter

Leonardo UK to Provide Missile-Luring EW Decoys for US F-35s

The US Navy has awarded Leonardo UK a $33-million contract to supply its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
China's Feihong FH-97A displayed at the Zhuhai air show 2024

China Develops Own ‘Loyal Wingman’ to Rival US

In a move seen to rival the “loyal wingman” concept of the US, China has unveiled a drone designed to operate in tandem with its advanced fighter jets.
Lockheed Martin F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter aircraft

India Develops Radar-Evading ‘Invisibility Cloak’ System

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has launched an electromagnetic wave-absorbing system, promising a leap in stealth technology.
Illustration of Luna NG unmanned aircraft

Rheinmetall, Auterion to Develop Standard Operating Systems for Drones

Rheinmetall and Auterion have partnered to develop software-based components that support interoperability for unmanned aerial, land, and naval systems.
The UK's DragonFire laser directed energy weapon engages aerial targets.

MBDA, Leonardo to Develop Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

MBDA Italia and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding for the co-development of a laser-based counter-drone system for the Italian Navy.
Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display by BAE Systems

BAE Wins $168M Deal to Advance Striker II Helmet for Eurofighter

The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium has awarded BAE Systems a $168-million contract to advance its Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display.
Uncrewed UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with Sikorsky’s MATRIX flight autonomy system

US Marines to Test Autonomous Flight With Black Hawk Helicopters in 2025

The US Marine Corps will test Sikorsky’s MATRIX flight autonomy system on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter next year.
Manned-unmanned teaming

German Firm Unveils Tech to Transform Military Vehicles Into Autonomous Units

German tech firm ARX Robotics has introduced an artificial intelligence-enabled operating system capable of transforming military vehicles into intelligent, interconnected autonomous units.
A soldier uses a handheld device to employ artificial intelligence for data analysis

Pentagon Launches New AI Office to Prepare for Future Warfare

The US Department of Defense has announced the creation of a new office dedicated to the integration of artificial intelligence into military systems.
The British Army's Wolfhound-mounted laser weapon during a recent trial

UK’s Wolfhound-Mounted Laser Weapon Roasts Dozens of Drones in Test

The British Army has successfully demonstrated the capability of its new high-energy laser weapon to neutralize multiple drone threats during a live-fire trial.