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geopolitics5 days ago•5 min saved

Ukraine Unveils New Missiles and Turrets to Counter Russian Jet Drones Amid German Visit

President Zelensky announced the deployment of domestically produced small interceptor missiles and automated .50-caliber turrets in Kyiv to counter Russian jet-powered drones. While current interception rates for these fast targets stand at 50-60%, Ukraine is scaling production and expanding its layered defense network. The announcement coincided with a bilateral counter-drone agreement with Germany, which pledged €1.3 billion in military and energy aid.

via Kyiv Post|

#defense-technology #drone-warfare #geopolitics

conflict5 days ago•1 min saved

Zelenskyy vows to escalate strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new civilian targeting doctrine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries to counter a new Russian military doctrine that explicitly targets civilian infrastructure to force evacuations. This escalation follows a series of Russian strikes on Kyiv’s Northern Bridge and other civilian sites, which Zelenskyy claims are designed to pressure citizens to leave the capital. While Ukraine vows not to target civilians in retaliation, it is expanding its long-range capabilities, including strikes on the Samara and Bryansk regions. Simultaneously, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv to pledge continued support, and Latvia’s pro-Ukraine party won its parliamentary election, signaling sustained Western backing despite rising Russian aggression.

via The Guardian|

#conflict #defense-technology #diplomacy

world17 days ago•1 min saved

North Korea tests upgraded weapon, vows foes will face an incurable headache

North Korea announced it tested a new weapon showcasing ultra-modern defense technology in a Kim Jong Un–led demonstration, claiming the device would give enemies an incurable headache. While KCNA did not name the weapon, analysts and state media noted it may be an upgraded short-range ballistic missile with a hypersonic glide vehicle, designed to evade defenses. Seoul reported two SRBM launches from the east coast, as regional tensions persist amid broader denuclearization diplomacy and joint US–South Korea–Japan discussions.

via nbcnews.com|

#defense-technology #hypersonic-glide-vehicle #kim-jong-un

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Palantir’s Karp backs ex-Ukraine minister’s new defense-tech startup

Palantir CEO Alex Karp will serve as the lead investor in a new defense-tech startup founded by former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, aiming to translate Ukraine’s wartime tech experience into products for Kyiv and its allies; the company’s name and specific technologies, as well as the investment size, have not been disclosed.

via CNBC|

#alex-karp #defense-technology #mykhailo-fedorov

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Thunder rises: Anduril and Archer unveil dual-use autonomous drone for battle and city skies

Anduril Industries and Archer Aviation unveiled Thunder, a hybrid-electric, dual-use autonomous rotorcraft designed for both defense and civilian air-taxi applications. The defense variant can carry missiles or rockets, patrol airspace, and operate with Archer’s VTOL tech, while Archer plans a commercial version for passengers. First flight for Thunder is targeted for 2027 after extensive testing, with Archer planning to announce initial customers for the commercial variant soon. The collaboration blends military-grade autonomy with urban-air mobility ambitions, drawing scrutiny over safety and weaponization risks amid fierce competition in both defense tech and the air-taxi space.

via Los Angeles Times|

#anduril #archer-aviation #autonomous-aircraft

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor: reusable microwave system targets 50 drones per flight

Lockheed Martin unveiled the Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched, reusable high-power microwave counter-UAS system at Farnborough 2026 that claims to neutralize more than 50 enemy drones per flight without relying on unique sensors, with production accelerated to field readiness and ongoing tests in multiple states as the U.S. pursues cheaper, scalable defense against drone swarms alongside a cheaper Patriot interceptor.

via Defense News|

#counter-drone #defense-technology #high-power-microwave

politics2 months ago•116 min saved

Trump to address defense tech gathering at Army War College

Former President Donald Trump is slated to speak at a defense-technology gathering at the U.S. Army War College, a moment shaped by Iran-related tensions that have affected U.S. weapon stocks and spotlighted major defense contractors.

via AP News|

#defense-technology #donald-trump #iran

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Patriot license could shift Ukraine's air-defense push

Trump reportedly offered Kyiv a license to domestically produce Patriot missile interceptors, potentially speeding Ukraine's access to Western air-defense tech while Washington keeps its own stock; Ukraine plans to pursue domestic production, but experts warn gains may be modest in the near term. The report also highlights broader war dynamics—network-centric warfare, AI-enabled drones, and heavy strikes—amid discussions of peace talks as both sides weigh the impact of offensive and defensive capabilities.

via Al Jazeera|

#defense-technology #patriot-missiles #russia-ukraine-war

defense3 months ago•6 min saved

South Korea Plans a Drone-Ready Army: Every Soldier as a Drone Operator

South Korea aims to train its roughly 500,000-strong military to operate drones as a universal combat tool, starting with 11,000 training drones this year and targeting 60,000 drones by 2029, while pursuing 100% domestically produced components and reorganizing a drone command to work with industry. The plan faces hurdles like a shrinking conscript pool and women’s exclusion, plus the challenge of sourcing non-Chinese drones, but it follows Ukraine’s drone-centric approach and expands counter-drone capabilities.

via Ars Technica|

#defense #defense-technology #drones

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Russia Signs Military Pact With Taliban, Seen as a Symbolic Step

Russia and the Taliban formalized a military cooperation agreement at a Moscow security forum, though the terms were not disclosed. Analysts say the move is likely symbolic and paper-based rather than signaling a full alliance, reflecting Moscow's recent recognition of the Taliban and ongoing engagement with Kabul.

via The Moscow Times|

#afghanistan #defense-technology #military-cooperation

technology5 months ago•16 min saved

Pentagon Goes VC: Silicon Valley Speed for Defense Tech

Emil Michael, Uber’s former No. 2, now leads the Pentagon’s push to run defense tech like a venture-capital firm—funding startups, expediting contracts, and even taking equity in companies through programs backed by federal loans up to $200 billion. While officials argue this speeds innovation and broadens the industrial base, critics warn of opaque decision‑making, potential conflicts of interest, and diminished traditional oversight as the private sector gains influence over taxpayer money.

via The Washington Post|

#defense-technology #ethics #pentagon

war5 months ago•190 min saved

Ukraine deploys remotely operated interceptor drones at scale, redefining air defense

Ukraine has become the first country to scale remotely operated interceptor drones capable of long‑distance strikes, with operators able to control them from protected locations in cities or even from abroad. The Brave1 platform coordinates defense tech development across manufacturers, and a recent demonstration included a record flight of over 1,240 miles. Ukrainian officials say remote control increases interception effectiveness, reduces operator risk, and supports scaling to meet goals of 100% detection and at least 95% neutralization of enemy air targets, as more than a dozen defense producers integrate the capability into their interceptor drones.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#air-defense #brave1 #defense-technology

defense5 months ago•2 min saved

Saildrone unveils Spectre: a 170-foot unmanned surface ship for ASW and long-range missions

Saildrone unveiled Spectre, a 170-foot aluminum unmanned surface vessel engineered for anti-submarine warfare, long-range surveillance and missile launches, with a 3,280 nautical mile range at 25 knots and payload capacity up to about 70 metric tons across 20- or 40-foot containers; built by Fincantieri in Wisconsin (plus an optional 140-foot wing by American Magic), sea trials planned for early 2027, 100% NAVY-compliant per Saildrone, and compatible with Lockheed Martin and Thales systems, with internal funding and plans for Europe due to closer submarine threats.

via Axios|

#anti-submarine-warfare #defense #defense-technology

war8 months ago•192 min saved

Ukraine to open 10 European arms hubs in 2026 as wartime production goes global

Ukraine will open 10 weapon export centers across Europe in 2026 as part of a broader push to internationalize its arms production, with Zelensky announcing Ukrainian drone production lines in Germany (and the UK already operating similar lines). The program, tied to a “controlled export” policy, aims to export surplus defense equipment to fund urgent military needs, reflecting Ukraine’s rapid expansion of its drone and defense industries.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#defense-technology #drones #ukraine

defense8 months ago•18 min saved

Tiny, Low-Profile Jets Train U.S. Forces to Counter Long-Range Drones

In Sentry South 26.1 off Savannah, two KestrelX aircraft (KX-2/JSX-2) simulated Shahed-136 drones to train U.S. fighter pilots against long-range, low-signature UAV threats and cruise-missile–like attacks, backed by AFWERX and capable of emitting representative signals with modular pods, providing flexible, repeatable training to improve detection, identification, and engagement against drone threats in contested airspace.

via The War Zone|

#adversary-simulation #defense #defense-technology