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Under ‘Drone Dominance’ push, Pentagon begins receiving small drones - Breaking Defense

Pentagon Starts Receiving FPV Drones Under Drone Dominance Push

The Defense Department has ordered 20,000 small FPV-style drones from 10 vendors.
Neros is leading deliveries, with 2,400 shipped and 1,040 accepted.
A second Gauntlet event is being planned for longer-range and close-quarters drone roles.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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The robot trucks will have no place for a human driver

Army-backed robotic trucks aim to reshape battlefield logistics

The Pentagon wants autonomous cargo vehicles with no driver cab for combat-zone logistics.
American Rheinmetall and Harbinger are developing hybrid-electric, drive-by-wire platforms.
The project is aimed at affordable, attritable systems for resupply and future manned-unmanned teaming.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 4, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Pentagon Signs New AI Deals With Big Tech as Military Use Cases Move Closer to the Core

The Defense Department says seven tech firms will provide AI for classified networks.
Officials describe the tools as aids for warfighter decision-making.
The agreements intensify debate over autonomy, privacy, and civilian harm.
Anthropic’s absence highlights unresolved disputes over military guardrails.

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DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Dutch startup Intelic sets up drone marketplace for European militaries

European Drone Buying Gets a Marketplace Model as Intelic Targets Faster Coalition Procurement

Intelic launched BASE, a marketplace for European military drone procurement.
The company says Nexus software guarantees interoperability across listed systems.
Participating manufacturers span at least nine European countries, with more expansion planned.

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DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via defensenews.com

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THAAD Kill Vehicle's Infrared Seeker Appears To Have Been Found In Syria Intact

Possible Recovery of a THAAD Seeker in Syria Raises Questions About Missile Defense Exposure

A component believed to be from a THAAD interceptor appears to have been found in Syria.
If genuine, the recovery could expose sensitive details about U.S. missile-defense technology.
The report has not been independently verified, but the regional context makes the issue significant.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via twz.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 14, 2026·3 min read·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 26, 2026·5 min read·via c4isrnet.com

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·4 min read·via defenseone.com

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 21, 2026·5 min read·via defenseone.com

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As more nations seek counterspace chops, GPS jamming also rises: Report - Breaking Defense

Counterspace capabilities are spreading, and GPS jamming is rising with them

A new report says satellite jamming, including against GPS, is increasing.
The assessment says only non-destructive counterspace capabilities are actively being used in current military operations.
Germany was newly added to the list of nations actively pursuing counterspace capability.

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China miniaturizes electromagnetic cannon tech into handheld coil gun

China’s Reported Handheld Coil Gun Points to a New Phase of Compact Electromagnetic Weapons

Metadata describes a pistol-like Chinese coil gun based on electromagnetic launch systems.
The device is framed as discreet and non-lethal.
The report suggests compact electromagnetic weapons are becoming a more practical research focus.

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Iran Is Piercing Israel's Ballistic Missile Defenses With High Altitude Cluster Warhead Releases

Iran’s Cluster-Warhead Missile Tactic Is Exposing a Hard Problem for Air Defense

Iran has launched ballistic missiles that release cluster munitions at high altitude over Israel.
The tactic appears to help bypass terminal defenses such as David’s Sling.
It also increases pressure on limited mid-course interceptor inventories.

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China's neighbor to introduce kamikaze drones to boost battle power

Japan’s move toward loitering drones and low-cost missiles signals a cheaper deterrence push

Interesting Engineering says Japan plans to field loitering drones and low-cost missiles.
The reported missile range is 620 miles.
The move suggests a procurement strategy centered on scale, affordability, and longer reach.

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China advances drone warfare with new hybrid propulsion breakthrough

China’s Reported Hybrid Drone Engine Points to a Tactical Tradeoff: Range and Stealth

A reported Chinese design combines fuel-based generation with electric drive for battlefield drones.
The stated goal is to improve both endurance and stealth.
The concept reflects broader military interest in propulsion as a tactical advantage.

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After Ukraine, FPV drones could take on Arctic warfare

FPV Combat Drones Adapted for Arctic Warfare Operations

NATO nations adapting Ukraine-proven FPV drone tactics for Arctic conditions below -40C
Extreme cold cuts lithium polymer battery capacity by more than half, limiting drone range
Nordic nations conducting cold-weather trials with heated enclosures and cold-rated systems

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These are Ukraine’s $1,000 interceptor drones the Pentagon wants to buy

Pentagon Wants Ukraine's $1,000 Interceptor Drones

Ukraine's $1,000 interceptor drones destroy targets that cost $500,000 missiles to shoot down
Pentagon burned through billions in missiles in just three days of operations
Ukrainian drone commanders heading to Washington to brief US defense leaders

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US Marine Corps pursues thermal cloaks to hide troops from heat sensors

Marines Develop Thermal Cloaks to Hide From IR Sensors

Marines seek wearable cloaks masking body heat from infrared cameras and drones
Approaches include passive insulation, phase-change materials, and active thermoelectric cooling
Driven by drone warfare lessons where thermal detection leads to rapid targeting

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America's New PrSM Ballistic Missile Just Made Its Combat Debut

America's PrSM Missile Sees First Combat Use in Iran Strikes

PrSM doubles ATACMS range to 310+ miles from HIMARS launchers
First combat use during Operation Epic Fury against Iranian targets
Anti-ship and drone-dispersing variants in development

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U.S. Military Has Used Long-Range Kamikaze Drones In Combat For The First Time

U.S. Deploys Clone of Iran's Kamikaze Drone Against Its Creators in Historic First

LUCAS drones cost $35,000 each versus $2 million for a Tomahawk missile
First combat use was during Operation Epic Fury against Iran
Task Force Scorpion Strike was created specifically to deploy these weapons
Drones support autonomous swarm tactics and network-centric strikes
System has been tested on naval vessels for ship-based deployment

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‘We don’t have infantry’: Ukraine’s war machine evolves into machine war

Ukraine's War Machine Evolves Into Machine War as Drones Replace Depleted Infantry

Ukraine deploys an estimated 3,000-5,000 drones daily as infantry numbers dwindle
Domestic drone production has reached six figures monthly, with a target of one million units in 2026
AI-enabled autonomous navigation is being integrated to counter electronic warfare jamming
Military doctrine is being rewritten to place drones at the center of tactical operations
NATO nations are incorporating lessons from Ukraine's drone transformation into their own planning

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NATO is not ready for drone warfare in the Arctic

NATO Unprepared for Drone Warfare in the Arctic, Experts Warn

NATO lacks counter-drone doctrine, sensors, and communications for Arctic operations
Extreme cold, GPS disruptions, and vast distances make Arctic drone warfare uniquely challenging
Russia is integrating drone swarms into Northern Fleet operations and building Arctic A2/AD zones
Alliance needs cold-hardened sensors, polar satellite constellations, and autonomous counter-drone systems

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The Pentagon leans into drone swarms with a $100M challenge

Pentagon Launches $100 Million Challenge to Master Drone Swarm Warfare

Pentagon's $100M Orchestrator Prize Challenge targets drone swarm command-and-control
System would let commanders direct mixed drone fleets using plain language orders
Replaces the Replicator initiative, which missed key delivery milestones
Ukraine's 200,000+ drone strikes in 2024 set the pace for U.S. ambitions
Challenge format designed to attract both defense contractors and tech startups

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New Army office aims to quickly develop and scale soldier ideas

Army Launches New Office to Fast-Track Soldier Innovation Ideas to Production

The Army's new Pathway for Innovation and Technology office connects rapid-acquisition hubs with program executive offices
The office addresses the 'valley of death' where promising military prototypes stall before reaching production scale
Functions include technology scouting, transition planning, stakeholder coordination, and funding facilitation
The initiative emphasizes soldier-originated ideas that have proven effective in field conditions
Success will be measured by how many technologies transition from prototype to scaled production

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Pentagon leaders should have more control over services’ tech budgets, GAO suggests

GAO Recommends Pentagon Leaders Get More Control Over Military Services' Tech Budgets

GAO recommends budget certification authority for the Pentagon's research and engineering office over service tech budgets
Army, Navy, and Air Force all disagreed, citing potential delays, restricted autonomy, and increased workload
Critical Technology Area roadmaps lack sufficient detail to guide coordinated investment decisions
The Senate's 2026 NDAA draft includes Portfolio Acquisition Executives for cross-service coordination
The debate pits strategic coherence against acquisition speed at a time when both are considered urgent

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