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U. S. Marines Evaluate Iron Shield Counter Drone System for Littoral and Coastal Base Defense
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (205+ words) Elbit Systems of America is fielding a counter-drone defense package designed to stop swarm attacks and low-flying threats before they reach ships, ports, or coastal bases. This capability strengthens short-range air defense at sea and ashore, closing a critical gap…...
U. S. Marine MADIS Live-Fire in the Philippines Signals Expanding Allied Emphasis on Counter-Drone Warfare
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (172+ words) A U. S. Marine MADIS system fired a Stinger missile in the Philippines, showing how allied forces are hardening island operations against drones and low-altitude air threats. The live fire gives Balikatan 2026 a sharper operational message: dispersed forces in the Indo-Pacific need…...
U. S. Marines Use MV-22 B Ospreys in Philippines to Rehearse Rapid Island Seizure and Distributed Operations
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1074+ words) Army Recognition U. S. Marines Use MV-22 B Ospreys in Philippines to Rehearse Rapid Island Seizure and Distributed Operations. U. S. Marines employed MV-22 B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft in the Philippines to rehearse rapid tactical insertion on island terrain, demonstrating the ability to deploy small combat…...
Netherlands finances two US Air Force CCA prototypes to develop F-35 drone-teaming experience
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (863+ words) Army Recognition Netherlands finances two US Air Force CCA prototypes to develop F-35 drone-teaming experience. The Netherlands is funding two U. S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototypes to gain early experience in drone teaming with the F-35 A Lightning II, positioning itself at the forefront…...
U. S. Allocates $16. 8 B Land Power Funding for New M1 E3 tanks XM30 IFVs and AMPV APCs Modernization
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (160+ words) The U. S. defense budget is committing $16. 8 billion to overhaul armored warfare, aiming to keep heavy forces lethal and survivable against drones, precision strikes, and electronic warfare. This investment directly targets the Army's ability to fight and win in high-intensity conflicts where…...
US Navy's first representative MQ-25 A Stingray tanker drone completes first flight
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (1103+ words) US Navy's first representative MQ-25 Stingray tanker drone completes first flight'Army Recognition US Navy's first representative MQ-25 Stingray tanker drone completes first flight. The U. S. Navy's first production-representative MQ-25 A Stingray has completed its maiden flight, moving the carrier-based tanker drone…...
Russia Unveils Rus-PE Loitering Munition for Soldier-Level Precision Strike Operations
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (716+ words) Army Recognition Russia Unveils Rus-PE Loitering Munition for Soldier-Level Precision Strike Operations. Russia has unveiled its Rus-PE loitering munition to the Asia-Pacific market, signaling an effort to expand the reach of portable precision strike capabilities to frontline troops. The system…...
New test reveals how US Army's future 30mm grenade rifle hits drones and hidden enemies
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (1273+ words) Army Recognition New test reveals how US Army's future 30mm grenade rifle hits drones and hidden enemies. A new test of the U. S. Army's future grenade rifle prototype by Chris Cappy demonstrates its ability to strike drones and enemies behind cover with…...
U. S. Army Tests BRAKER Drone Warhead for Precision Bunker Strike Without Artillery Support
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (295+ words) The U. S. Army has demonstrated a drone-delivered munition capable of destroying fortified positions, signaling a shift toward giving small units precision strike power once reserved for heavier assets. This matters because it allows dispersed forces to breach hardened defenses quickly while…...
U. S. Southern Command Establishes New Autonomous Warfare Command for Multi-Domain Drone Operations
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (1023+ words) Army Recognition U. S. Southern Command Establishes New Autonomous Warfare Command for Multi-Domain Drone Operations. U. S. Southern Command has created a dedicated autonomous warfare command to bring drones and AI-enabled systems into operations across the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The move…...