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13 May

Vatn Launches New Underwater Vehicle That Blends Torpedo, EW, and Sensor Roles

Rhode Island's Vatn Systems unveils the Skelmir S12 — a versatile modular underwater vehicle that adapts to multiple roles.

12 May

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and the Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, Lt. Gen. Luca Goretti, sign a Statement of Understanding aimed at intensifying mutual collaboration in the crucial sector of space security, May 8, 2025.

Juster Domingo

US, Italy Sign Joint Space Security Deal

The US has signed a statement of understanding with Italy to expand mutual collaboration in the space security sector.

12 May

Juster Domingo

Polish F-35A Lightning II Pilots Complete Training

The first class of F-35A Lightning II pilots from the Polish Air Force have completed their training for the multirole combat aircraft.

12 May

AeroVironment's Titan 4 counter-drone system.

Giulia Bernacchi

AeroVironment Debuts ‘Titan 4’ System With Upgraded Counter-Drone Capabilities

AeroVironment introduced “Titan 4,” a new version of its counter-drone system designed to use radio frequencies to disrupt hostile drones.

12 May

Joe Saballa

Lyten’s New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Lets Drones Fly Over Three Hours

Lyten has unveiled a new lithium-sulfur battery that can keep small drones in the air for more than three hours.

12 May

Joe Saballa

America’s AIM-174B Long-Range Missile Makes Rare Public Appearance

The US military offered a rare public showing of its AIM-174B air-to-air missile during a recent event in Japan.

12 May

Navy team members facilitate instrumentation setup during a recent load test as part of the collaborative effort between the Common Aviation Support Equipment program office (PMA-260) and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) to revitalize the T-10 Test Cell Facility that will enable engine testing in a noise-suppressed environment at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. (U.S. Navy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Revamps Aircraft Cell Engine Testing Lab in Maryland

The US Navy has announced the renovation of a noise-suppressed aircraft cell engine testing facility in Patuxent River, Maryland.

12 May

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus, Shield AI to Equip Lakota Helicopter Drone With AI Pilot

Airbus and Shield AI have signed an agreement to integrate autonomous pilot technology into the MQ-72C Logistics Connector unmanned aerial system.

12 May

The USCGC Maple (WLB 207) crew participate in a search and rescue exercise with the HDMS Ejnar (P571), a Royal Danish Navy Knud Rasmussen-class patrol vessel in Godthaab Fjord, Greenland, June 23, 2021. Deployed forces demonstrated U.S. Coast Guard capabilities to build partner capacity and expertise in search and rescue, incident management, and marine environmental response. These efforts solidify key strategic relationships while achieving mutual Danish, Greenlandic, and U.S. goals in the North American Atlantic Arctic and Northwest Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Hernandez)

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark to Host Meeting on Arctic Security

The leaders of Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway will meet for talks on Arctic security, Denmark's government said.

12 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Holds First Live-Fire of US High-Tech Rocket Systems

Taiwan conducted its first live-firing of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) purchased from the US.

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