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Pentagon Embraces Musk's Grok AI Chatbot Amid Global Outcry
The Pentagon has decided to use Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot despite widespread international concern over the implications of integrating such technology into defense systems....
ICEYE sees role as Europe’s defense space-intelligence linchpin
Finland's ICEYE envisions expanding its satellite constellation to provide tactical-level military intelligence for European forces independently of US support....
Without Ideological Restrictions... Pentagon Challenges Global Constraints and Integrates Grok into Its Operational Network
The Pentagon has integrated an unnamed system or process referred to as 'Grok' into its operational network, marking a move that is seen as challenging global limitations. The integration suggests a s...
India's Army Fast-Tracks ₹2,000 Cr Loitering Munitions Buy: 60% Indigenous, Kamikaze Drones To Counter China-Pak Threats
The Indian Army plans to procure loitering munitions worth approximately ₹2,000 crores ($25 million) with a focus on domestic production. The acquisition will follow a fast-tracked procurement process...
US Pentagon Adopts Elon Musk's AI Chatbot Grok Despite Global Outcry
The US Department of Defense has decided to integrate Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, despite widespread international concern over potential security risks and ethical consideratio...
Turkish Drones Impressed NATO Officials: The Bayraktar TB2 Fascinated Me
The article discusses how Turkish drones, specifically the Bayraktar TB2 model, have impressed officials at a recent NATO gathering. Highlighting the drone's capabilities and impact on defense strateg...
India's 155mm Ramjet-Powered Artillery Success In Pokhran: Rocket Launchers Doomed?
India has achieved successful test firings of its indigenous ramjet-powered 155mm artillery shells at the Pokhran testing range. These tests position India as a pioneer for operational use of such tec...
Latest NATO Defense Developments
The latest articles detail significant advancements and strategic shifts within NATO member states, focusing on military exercises, defense technology investments, and joint initiatives aimed at maint...
U.S. leadership inspects next-generation hypersonic strike weapon
U.S. leadership was reported by Castelion Technologies, a California defense firm founded by former SpaceX engineers, to have visited the company's headquarters. During this visit, Secretary of War Pe...
ADA Accelerates AMCA Programme with New SOW for Manufacturing Critical Bulkhead Frame Test Section
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has advanced the development of India's fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) by initiating a new Statement of Work (SOW) focused on manufac...
5 Best Aircraft Carriers in the World for 2026, Ranked
Aircraft carriers remain crucial in modern maritime strategy. The United States leads with its Gerald R. Ford-class and Nimitz-class carriers known for their nuclear propulsion, endurance, and sortie ...
Skunk Works links with XTEND for multi-drone control
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division has partnered with Israeli firm XTEND to integrate their operating system into the MDCX autonomy platform. This integration allows a single operator to manage mu...
The drone wingman race kicks into high(er) gear: 2026 preview
In 2026, the U.S. Air Force will decide on designs for its initial batch of drone wingmen program and will further refine future requirements....
HAL Unveils Dhruv-NG: India's Sky-Conquering Helicopter; What You Must Know of Its Game-Changing Features
India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully completed the first flight of its Dhruv-Next Generation (Dhruv-NG) helicopter in Bangalore. This indigenous multi-role civil helicopter aims to...
Israel fields new SIGMA artillery cannon, Iron Beam laser system
The Israeli Defense Forces plan for the Iron Beam high-energy laser system to enter operational service at an early date in 2026. This comes alongside the introduction of a new SIGMA artillery cannon....
Israel’s new laser system goes active
The Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the first Iron Beam laser system to the Israeli Air Force on December 29th....
US is boosting China defense technology
The article discusses how American actions and policies might inadvertently be contributing to advancements in China's defense technology sector. This could involve transfers of critical technologies ...
Pentagon Releases 2025 Photo Report of 'Future Drone' Tests
The Pentagon has released a photo report from 2025 detailing the testing phase of an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle, described as the 'drone of the future'. The report outlines significant advance...
Pentagon Includes Future Drone Tests in 2025 End-of-Year Results
The Pentagon has released its year-end report for 2025, highlighting the successful testing of a future unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Details about specifications and capabilities of the drone are no...
Air-to-air shot a momentous step forward for the Ghost Bat
Australia has announced a major milestone for the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned combat air system following a successful demonstration of its air-to-air combat capability. This test represents a su...
Italy’s Leonardo unveils AI-powered ‘Michelangelo Dome’ to boost Europe’s defence
An innovative system called 'Michelangelo Dome', conceived by Italy's Leonardo company, has been unveiled for safeguarding critical European infrastructure from a range of modern security challenges i...
Anduril, UAE’s Edge unveil transformer drone for hovering, fast flight
Anduril and UAE's Edge recently unveiled Omen, a transformative drone capable of both hovering and speedy flight. This new system marks the beginning of their collaboration aimed at developing and man...
NG delivers 1,500th F-35 center fuselage
Northrop Grumman has achieved a milestone by delivering its 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II on January 12, completed at its Integrated Assembly Line in Palmdale, California. The comp...
ADE Looking For Development-Cum-Production Partner (DCPP) For Indigenous HALE UAVs
DRDO's Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has issued an Expression of Interest seeking a Development-cum-Production Partner (DCPP) for its indigenous High Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Pi...
L&T Precision Engineering Unveils CHANAKYA A Decentralised UAV Swarm Autonomy Framework
L&T Precision Engineering and Systems has introduced CHANAKYA, a decentralized autonomy framework designed for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms. This cutting-edge technology supports advanced feat...
Building an Academic Arsenal
Since World War II, U.S. universities have played a key role in national defense by fostering innovation and developing technology. The article discusses public-private partnerships in defense technol...
“Cheaper and more effective”: Norway plans to integrate Ukrainian-made components into its air defense weapons
Norway intends to incorporate components made in Ukraine into its air defense systems due to their cost-effectiveness and efficacy. Additionally, the country has announced a $400 million support packa...
Vanar Robots Develops Indigenous Humanoids for Defence, Civilian Use
Mumbai-based Vanar Robots, established in 2024, has become a leading player in India's robotics sector by focusing on the development of indigenous humanoids. The company emphasizes research and innov...
CHINESE JYL-1 Long-Range S-Band 3D Air Surveillance Radar Flops Again In Venezuela
Venezuelan Chinese-made JYL-1 long-range S-Band 3D air surveillance radars have faced criticism after reportedly failing to detect US military aircraft during an operation. The systems, supposed to de...
ADA Issues SoW For AMCA Rear Fuselage Design, Boosting India's Stealth Fighter Push
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has issued a Statement of Work for the detailed design and engineering of the rear fuselage of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This marks a si...
Most Read Cogs of War Articles of 2025
In 2025, readers were most interested in articles reflecting concerns about U.S. defense industrial capability and efficiency across various tech sectors such as drones, shipyards, software, data cent...
IAF collaborates with IIT Madras to build advanced indigenous airborne digital communication systems for defence
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras for joint development of advanced indigenous airborne digital communication systems. The initiative involves...
Needed: massive computing power in the Northern Territory
Australia faces a shortage of secure onshore computing resources for defense purposes such as algorithm training and classified simulations under the AUKUS partnership. The government and industry mus...
How unmanned systems are reshaping logistics in contested environments
Unmanned systems are transforming logistics operations by reducing risk for personnel and extending communication capabilities. These systems also offer improved precision and efficiency in the delive...
India Achieves Milestone With Maiden Flight Test of Long-Range Pinaka LRGR-120 Rocket
On December 29, 2025, India conducted the inaugural test flight of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. This milestone enhances the Indian ...
Development of Sub-15-Ton ATAGS Variant Accelerates as DRDO Targets Prototype Assembly and Internal Trials During 2026
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing the development of a lighter variant of the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), with plans to assemble prototypes and con...
Pentagon Integrates Chatbot Grok into Its Networks
The Pentagon has begun integrating the chatbot Grok into its network systems to enhance communication and information retrieval capabilities within the organization....
Italian site reveals new US project for bunker-busting bomb
An Italian news website has disclosed details of an American initiative aimed at developing an advanced bunker-busting bomb designed to penetrate deep underground structures....
The Weak Point: Batteries
This article discusses batteries as critical but vulnerable components in modern devices and systems, highlighting their importance in defense technologies where power supply stability can be crucial ...
Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential
The effectiveness of precision attacks against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine has spurred interest in developing a new family of munitions specifically for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). These d...
ASPI’s Critical Technology Tracker: 2025 updates and 10 new technologies
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has updated its Critical Technology Tracker to include research efforts into 74 technologies globally. This update features an addition of ten new tech...
Pentagon Embracing Musk's Grok AI Chatbot
The Pentagon is reportedly adopting Tesla CEO Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, for unspecified purposes within the Department of Defense. The article does not provide details on the extent of this integr...
Serbia looks to balance lighter platforms and heavier calibres
Serbian defense firm Yugoimport is exploring ways to equip smaller tactical vehicles with more powerful offensive and defensive weapons while acknowledging the constraints on technological advancement...
DRDO Builds Portable Water Purifier To Support Troops In Remote Areas
The DRDO has developed a compact, hand-operated water purification system called Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS). This device is designed to provide critical drinking water support for troops s...
Finland delivers Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine
Finnish company Summa Defence Plc has commenced production of Zeus FPV drones and delivered the initial batch to Ukraine's military forces. The press release from December 23, reported by Defense Expr...
ADA’s Two-Day National Seminar ‘Aeronautics 2047’ Begins In Bangalore
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) initiated a two-day national seminar titled 'Aeronautics 2047' at the Centre for Airborne Systems in Bengaluru on January 4, 2026. The Chief of the Air Staff,...
Is This China’s Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Catapult?
China may be developing a truck-mounted electromagnetic catapult system for launching larger drones from land. This scalable concept could offer operational advantages in drone deployment....
Space Stocks To Watch Now – December 26th
MarketBeat's stock screener identifies Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, Boeing, Sidus Space, and GE Aerospace as key space industry stocks to monitor based on their focus on activities such as satellite m...
Army's Electronic Warfare Tool Enters New Phase
The U.S. Army has entered a new phase of its Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (ESO) and Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) program, focusing on addressing architecture issues....
Pentagon to Implement Chat Bots Gemini and Grok for Work Optimization
The Pentagon plans to introduce chat bots named Gemini and Grok aimed at improving operational efficiency within the Department of Defense....
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