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Historic Export Move for HÜRJET: The Spanish Model Targets the Global Market
The national jet trainer HÜRJET, developed by TUSAŞ, is being produced with a special configuration for the inventory of the Spanish Air Force. After the first deliveries, a new version to be developed with the contribution of Spanish industry will be offered to NATO and allied markets.
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Reach military procurement officers, defense contractors, and AI (GEO/AEO) search engines in 6 languages.
Artificial Intelligence and Asymmetric Warfare: Houthis Used Claude AI Model in Weapon Development Process
According to a report by the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, the Houthis in Yemen replaced military engineers with the Claude AI model in their guided missile and rocket development programs.
Ukraine's Critical Infrastructure Nightmare: Jet-Propelled Drones and the Asymmetric Air Defense Race
As Russia rapidly develops jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure and critical bridges, the Kyiv administration is forced to develop cost-effective, next-generation interception systems to halt these high-speed threats.
Hegseth's Speech on the Future of Autonomous Warfare at AUSA Annual 2026
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke live at the panel on autonomous warfare during AUSA Annual 2026.
Pentagon's Autonomous Weapon Vision: Project Agincourt Takes the Stage
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth led a critical session focused on unmanned systems and autonomous warfare at the 2026 AUSA annual meeting.
Land Systems
Paradigm Shift in the European Defense Industry: Critical Synthesis of Smart Armored Vehicles and Unmanned Systems
European defense officials, gathered at the Warsaw Security Forum, discussed the joint production and hybrid utilization of heavy armored combat vehicles and innovative unmanned aerial systems in line with lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.
New Doctrine from the US Army: Preparing for Future Wars with 'How The Army Fights
The US Army has announced its new warfare guide, 'How The Army Fights,' which symbolizes the transition from small-unit operations to large division maneuvers and is based on four core pillars: Disruption, Strike, Close Combat, and Resilience.
Oshkosh Moves to Prototype Production of New Generation Armored 'Kaaiman' Developed for the Netherlands
Oshkosh Defense has initiated the first prototype production process of the Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle (DXPV), also known as the 'Kaaiman', which was developed based on the JLTV platform in line with the operational needs of the Royal Netherlands Armed Forces.
Naval Systems
Historic Moment in the US Navy: F-35C Makes First Landing on a Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier
A US Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet successfully completed its first arrested landing on the future supercarrier USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), passing a critical threshold in Ford-class integration.
Strategic Move in the Baltic: Comprehensive Submarine Cooperation Between Poland and Sweden Formalized
Sweden and Poland have signed final agreements regarding crew training and the interim leasing of the HMS Södermanland submarine under the Orka submarine program.
Germany's F127 Frigate Crisis: Multi-Billion Euro Naval Program Threatens Other Services
Germany's next-generation F127 air defense frigate project, shaped by soaring costs and ballistic missile defense requirements, threatens the budgets of other military branches, raising the prospect of design and quantity revisions due to financial pressures.
Air Systems
Shock Protest at Pentagon's Autonomous Systems Summit: Hegseth Accused of 'War Crimes
A high-level panel held during the Association of the US Army's annual meeting in Washington was interrupted due to harsh protests targeting US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
US Secretary of Defense's Final Day Event at AUSA: Missiles, Drones, and Air Defense Weapons
Footage of the US Secretary of Defense on the final day of AUSA: Missiles, drones, and air defense weapons
Historic Export Move for HÜRJET: The Spanish Model Targets the Global Market
The national jet trainer HÜRJET, developed by TUSAŞ, is being produced with a special configuration for the inventory of the Spanish Air Force. After the first deliveries, a new version to be developed with the contribution of Spanish industry will be offered to NATO and allied markets.
Cyber & Space
Silent Guardians of the Stratosphere: A Stunning Transformation for High-Altitude Balloons from the U.S. Army
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command leadership positions high-altitude balloons as a critical strategic capability that changes the rules of the modern battlefield after initial skepticism.
US Northern Command's Digital Shield: JTF-Gold Cyber Command Surpasses
Within the US Northern Command, the Joint Task Force-Gold (JTF-Gold) is being established to coordinate cyber and critical infrastructure protection operations under the Golden Dome concept.
Clear Response to Salary Crisis from US Army Cyber Command: New Competency Program Will Not Cause Loss of Rights
The leadership of the US Army Cyber Command announced that there will be no decrease in personnel salaries under the newly launched Cyber Mastery Incentive Program, and existing grants will be protected during the transition process.
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