Western Militaries Scramble for Interceptors as Russia Fields Faster, More Capable Drones
Russia's drone arsenal has grown significantly more capable since the early months of its war in Ukraine, with newer systems...
Month: October 2026
JIATF-401 Pushes Deeper Into Directed Energy, AI, and Platform Hardening to Counter the Drone Threat
The Pentagon's Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Task Force 401, known as JIATF-401, is broadening its counter-unmanned aircraft system...
Nine Firms Share Nearly $100 Million as Army Moves NGC2 Command-and-Control Program Into Prototyping Phase
The U.S. Army has issued application awards totaling just under $100 million to nine companies as part of its Next...
Israel’s Defense Spending Has Topped $177 Billion Since October 2023, With No Plateau in Sight
Israel has spent more than $177 billion on defense since the outbreak of conflict in October 2023, according to Calcalist...
Trump Confirms NATO Allies Are Buying American Weapons to Pass to Ukraine
President Donald Trump confirmed publicly this week that the United States is selling weapons to NATO allies, who in turn...
Israel’s Tech Sector Pulls In $2.5 Billion in a Single Month Despite Ongoing Conflict
Israeli technology startups raised $2.5 billion in September 2024, according to Globes data published by the Israeli business daily. The...
Israeli Fintech Capitolis Closes $200 Million Funding Round, Reaching $1.9 Billion Valuation
Tel Aviv-founded financial technology firm Capitolis has closed a $200 million funding round at a valuation of $1.9 billion, according...
U.S. Air Force Puts Its Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile Through a First Flight Test
The U.S. Air Force has conducted the first flight test of its Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile, known as HACM, marking...
Ukraine’s Autonomous Gun Turrets Intercept Russian Lancet Drones in Confirmed Combat Debut
Ukraine's remotely operated gun turrets have achieved their first confirmed combat kills against Russian attack drones, marking a significant milestone...
Saudi-Backed Forces Push Houthis Back From Critical Red Sea Chokepoint
Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia have seized ground from Houthi fighters along the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, one of...