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Air Systems

California Startups Take the Top Spot in Pentagon's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competition

In the final stage of the Pentagon's Drone Dominance program, California-based Neros Technologies and Perennial Autonomy demonstrated superior performance, securing large-scale procurement contracts.

1 Oct 2026 393 Views

Air Systems

Taiwan's Asymmetric Doctrine: The Ukraine Crisis and the Island's Total Defense Mobilization

In response to increasing Chinese military pressure and a potential naval blockade scenario, Taiwan is taking its "total societal defense" concept to a global dimension through international cooperation, taking the Ukraine model as an example.

1 Oct 2026 378 Views

Naval Systems

Crisis in European Navies: Belgium and Netherlands at a Crossroads in Joint Frigate Project

The joint Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigate project conducted in partnership between the Netherlands and Belgium has reached an impasse due to severe schedule slippages and design issues. Brussels is evaluating Italian and French alternatives to eliminate the risk of an operational gap in 2030.

1 Oct 2026 473 Views

Cyber & Space

A New Phase in Global Nuclear Competition: A Critical Move by the US to Decipher Clandestine Tests

The US National Nuclear Security Administration aims to enhance 'decoupled' nuclear test monitoring capabilities with a conventional explosion test conducted in an underground tunnel in the Nevada desert.

1 Oct 2026 514 Views

Cyber & Space

Pentagon Tests C-UAS Technologies in Desert Conditions: Falcon Peak 26.2 Exercise Begins

As part of the Falcon Peak 26.2 exercise held at the Yuma Proving Ground base in Arizona, the Pentagon is testing advanced counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAS) systems capable of operating in harsh desert conditions.

1 Oct 2026 469 Views

Air Systems

A Kamikaze UAV from North Africa That Ends GPS Dependency: Matador Steps onto the Stage

Moroccan startup Ballistic Defense System has developed the AI-supported Matador kamikaze UAV prototype, capable of operating in warfare environments where GPS signals are jammed or completely blocked.

1 Oct 2026 463 Views