What we know about the US military’s new joint laser weapon systemThe Army-Navy effort aims to produce a containerized 150-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon to counter incoming cruise missiles.By Jared Keller7 days ago
US Army eyes a heavier, hybrid-powered Infantry Squad VehicleWhile the original ISV was designed to rapidly move a nine-soldier squad across rugged terrain, the ISV-H is built to do more than just transport troops.By Daniel Terrill7 days ago
Automatic registration for US military draft-eligible men to begin in DecemberAutomatic registration into Selective Service was mandated in December 2025, when President Donald Trump signed into law the fiscal year 2026 NDAA. By Cristina Stassis4 weeks ago
The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 yearsAmid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.By Jared Keller7 weeks ago
Pentagon and FAA agree to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New MexicoThe agreement comes after the deployment of lasers led the FAA to suddenly close airspace in Texas twice in the last month.8 weeks ago
Space Force unveils new themes for weapon systems to boost identity The force has named satellites and ground systems after mythological creatures, ghosts and Norse pantheon, to name a few.By Cristina Stassis5 months ago