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  1. DOE Commits $134 Million to Advance U.S. Fusion Research

    Oct
    20
    2025
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    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $134 million to strengthen America’s position in fusion energy, directing funds to two programs designed to accelerate private-public collaboration and technology maturation. The investment supports the next round of Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives and new awards under the Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE). Together, they […]

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  2. BAE Systems Delivers Its 1,000th Infrared Seeker to Lockheed Martin for Ballistic Missile Defense Program

    Sep
    28
    2025
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    BAE Systems, a leading manufacturer in advanced defense technologies, has successfully sent its 1,000th infrared seeker to Lockheed Martin, aiming to integrate it into the THAAD interceptor missile. This achievement highlights the importance of seeker technology in providing high-performance guidance capabilities, ensuring effective protection against a range of ballistic missile threats. The THAAD system is […]

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  3. The Future of Autonomous Flights in the US Air Force

    Sep
    19
    2025
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    The US Air Force has recently signed a contract with Reliable Robotics to integrate autonomous flight technology into a Cessna 208B Caravan utility aircraft for uncrewed cargo missions, marking a significant step towards making autonomous flight a routine part of military operations.  In addition, this move also highlights a key characteristic of mature advanced technologies: […]

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  5. US Army Awards a $1.9 Million Contract to Electra for Developing Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems

    Aug
    04
    2025
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    The U.S Army has given Electra.aero, Inc., a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) to further the research and development of hybrid-electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems (HEPPS). This collaboration aims to explore the potential of hybrid-electric technology to enhance the effectiveness and mission capabilities of both current and future Army aircraft platforms. Under […]

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  6. ASELSAN’s YILDIRIM 100 Deflects Live Infrared-Guided Missiles with Lasers

    Jul
    29
    2025
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    In a major breakthrough for Türkiye’s defense industry, ASELSAN has successfully tested its YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System, demonstrating the ability to deflect live infrared-guided missiles equipped with active warheads. This successful live-fire test marks a critical step forward in airborne self-protection technology, showcasing ASELSAN’s leadership in a field dominated by only a […]

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  8. DARPA Accelerates the Development of New Military Drones

    Jul
    10
    2025
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is pushing the development of military drones through its Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE) project. This involves fast-tracking flight tests for five advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) prototypes this year. This move comes as inexpensive drones are rapidly changing the modern warfare scene. DARPA is looking for ways […]

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  12. Stratasys Launches Flight-Ready 3D Materials for Aerospace and Defense

    May
    26
    2025
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    Stratasys is teaming up with some of the biggest names in aerospace and defense — including Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Raytheon, Blue Origin, and the U.S. Air Force — to launch two newly qualified high-performance materials: AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03. These materials are now officially validated for the Stratasys F900®, a flagship industrial […]

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  14. DZYNE Delivers Autonomous Cargo Glider to the U.S. Air Force

    May
    20
    2025
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    DZYNE Technologies, an autonomous defense solutions provider, has successfully delivered various expendable aerial cargo glider vehicles, known as Grasshopper, to the U.S. Air Force. This delivery marks a significant step forward in the development of autonomous logistics capabilities for challenging operational environments. Designed to address the pressing need for cargo delivery, the Grasshopper provides an […]

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  15. USA Plans to Deploy F-47 Next Generation by End of Decade

    Apr
    07
    2025
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    The U.S. Air Force recently announced that it will continue manufacturing the F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, marking another milestone in aerospace technology and military strategy. Expected to enter service by the end of the decade, the F-47 will replace the F-22 Raptor as America’s air superiority platform, promising to reshape the landscape […]

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  17. U.S. Navy Gives Lockheed Martin $383 Million for Next Generation Trident II D5 Missile Design

    Feb
    10
    2025
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    The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin, a defense technology company, a $383 million cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to the existing Lockheed Martin contract for developing the next generation of the Trident II Strategic Weapons System D5 missile. The contract modification entails the design of the integrated, modernized missile, called the Trident II D5 Life […]

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  18. US Space Force Foreign Military Sales Increased by 500%

    Nov
    22
    2024
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    The U.S. has by far the most powerful military in the world but is also the biggest exporter of military hardware. And it’s not even close. The U.S. had a 42% market share globally from 2019 to 2023, and according to recent data shared by representatives, the market domination will be even bigger.  Namely, the […]

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  19. US Army Introduces Cleaning Robots to Keep Soldiers Safe From Chemical and Biological Contamination

    Sep
    26
    2024
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    The US Army has introduced a robotic Autonomous Equipment Decontamination System that can decontaminate military vehicles exposed to chemical or biological weapons without putting soldiers at risk. Nuclear, chemical, and biological (NBC) weapons are frightening because they are so dangerous. These weapons haven’t been used for decades by major nations, but they could be. Chemical […]

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  20. DARPA: Wireless Drone Charging Technology

    Jul
    23
    2024
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Dr. Ifana Mahbub, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, with the Director’s Fellowship for continuing research in the field of in-flight drone (unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs) wireless charging. The goal is to enable wireless power transfer so that […]

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