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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.
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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.
A New Era in Global Defense: US Army's UAV Market Reaches 33 Countries
The UAV market established by the US Army, which offers rapid supply opportunities, has expanded to 33 countries through international agreements, transforming into a global defense platform.
Estonia Considers Procuring Light Jet Aircraft to Intercept Russia's Jet-Powered Attack Drones
Estonian Defense Minister Martin Herem stated that the country should consider purchasing light jet aircraft as an effective countermeasure against Russia's faster, jet-powered attack drones.
How to Earn the Jungle Tab in Panama? - 10 Pounds Lost
Few of those who train at the Jungle School in Panama earn the Jungle Tab. Those who earn the Jungle Tab are among the few who manage to complete the 18-day training program. The training program covers plants and animals, machete use, jungle first aid, fire starting, shelter building, and many other topics.
Land Systems
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.
Critical Call from Ankara to Berlin: Emphasis on Partnership and Transparency from the Turkish Defense Industry
Head of Defense Industry Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün stated that export licensing processes need to be accelerated to deepen defense industry cooperation with Germany, emphasizing that the Turkish defense sector is fully prepared for German partnerships.
New Era in Global Power Competition: Autonomy and Indo-Pacific Move from Ground Forces
On the second day of the AUSA Conference, the US Army announced new doctrinal steps that deepen autonomous systems and its strategic role in the Indo-Pacific region.
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
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.
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.
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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