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Air Systems

Autonomous Fleet Move from US Navy: Historic Contract for 10 ROMULUS USVs

Marking a radical transformation in naval warfare doctrine, the US Navy has signed a critical contract with HII for the construction of 10 ROMULUS USVs under the Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) program.

1 Oct 2026 391 Views

Naval Systems

Underwater Revolution from the Royal Navy: Torpedo Fired from Autonomous Submarine

The Royal Navy's XLUUV named XV Excalibur made history as the first platform to fire a heavyweight torpedo from an autonomous uncrewed submarine during tests conducted off the coast of Scotland.

1 Oct 2026 453 Views

Naval Systems

Historic Move from the US Navy in Autonomous Naval Power: Mass Production Approval for Saronic's Marauder USV

The US Navy signed a mass production contract for Marauder, a 180-foot dual-use autonomous vessel developed by Saronic Technologies.

1 Oct 2026 425 Views

Cyber & Space

Critical Appointment Move from the Pentagon for Space Warfare Command

The White House has nominated Lieutenant General David N. Miller Jr. to lead the US Space Command. Following Senate confirmation, Miller will assume command of global space dominance and orbital security operations.

1 Oct 2026 428 Views

Air Systems

US Air Force's $2.38 Billion F-15EX Move with Boeing: The Heavyweight of the Skies is Reshaped

The US Air Force has signed a $2.38 billion Lot 7 contract with Boeing for the procurement of 22 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. The modernization program continues at full speed in light of supply chain pressures and budget dynamics.

1 Oct 2026 374 Views

Air Systems

Ukraine's F-16 Fleet Faces Critical Maintenance Impasse and Ammunition Crisis

The F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine's inventory are facing a severe readiness crisis due to an intensive operational tempo, mounting maintenance problems, and a critical shortage of air-to-air munitions.

1 Oct 2026 404 Views