US military eyes high-energy ‘laser dome’ for domestic air defense
The U.S. military's pursuit of high-energy laser weapons for American air defense comes amid the expanding threat of low-cost weaponized drones.
By Jared Keller
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Ukraine claims near-90% air-defense success in March as attacks increase
“The frequency of attacks is increasing but air defense performance is improving,” the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense said.
Ukrainian drones hit all three Baltic States − did Russia redirect them?
It’s unclear if Russia is actively redirecting drones or whether the incursions are simply a byproduct of electronic-warfare defenses and flight distance.
By Linus Höller
US Navy launches new Golden Fleet-era USV program, terminates old one
The service is seeking production-ready, mission-capable unmanned surface vessels.
By Riley Ceder
Pentagon inks deal with BAE, Lockheed to quadruple THAAD seeker production
The seeker deal aligns with an agreement in January between the Pentagon and Lockheed to up the annual production of THAAD interceptors from 96 to 400.
By J.D. Simkins
Deadly Iran school strike casts shadow over Pentagon’s AI targeting push
A Ukrainian drone developer says the Minab strike exposed a familiar danger of semi-autonomous warfare.
By Katie Livingstone