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The Space Force’s ‘commercial first’ strategy in action with Col. Tim Trimailo

Space Force’s Commercial-First Push Signals a Faster Path for Industry Partnerships

SpaceNews interviewed Col. Tim Trimailo about the Space Force’s commercial-first strategy.
The discussion focused on working with industry, new companies and speed.
The episode frames commercial partnerships as part of the service’s response to evolving space needs.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via spacenews.com

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A Typhoon equipped with APKWS missiles

BAE tests lower-cost anti-drone missile option for Typhoon fighters

BAE Systems tested APKWS-guided rockets from an RAF Typhoon as a cheaper anti-drone option.
The report says an AIM-9X Sidewinder can cost more than US$500,000 per shot.
APKWS converts a 70-mm unguided rocket into a precision-guided weapon using wing-mounted optical sensors.
The concept is aimed at making layered air defense against drones more affordable.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Astroscale passes key design milestone for UK military space-tracking cubesats

Astroscale moves UK military cubesat mission into integration and testing

Astroscale completed the critical design review for the UK-backed Orpheus mission.
The mission will fly two near-identical cubesats built by Open Cosmos in close formation for about a year in low Earth orbit.
Onboard hyperspectral imaging sensors are intended to detect and identify targets of interest.
International partners are also supporting research on geophysical activity that can disrupt signals, navigation, and communications.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via spacenews.com

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

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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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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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First Series-Produced KF-21 Fighter Rolled Out In South Korea

South Korea Rolls Out First Production KF-21 Fighter Jet

South Korea rolled out its first series-produced KF-21 Boramae fighter, just five years after the prototype — faster than F-35 or Su-57 development
The 4.5-gen jet features AESA radar, Meteor missiles, and a future roadmap for stealth bays and crewed-uncrewed teaming
ROKAF plans 40 deliveries by 2028 and 120 total by 2032, with export talks underway with Indonesia and others

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 26, 2026·via twz.com

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Poland eyes benefits of joining GCAP sixth-generation fighter project

Poland Eyes Membership in the GCAP Sixth-Generation Fighter Program

Poland is exploring potential participation in the UK-Italy-Japan GCAP sixth-generation combat aircraft program
Polish officials have held discussions with Italian and Japanese stakeholders, though no formal negotiations have been announced
Membership would give Poland technology access and defense industrial participation beyond its current F-35 customer relationship
Poland's defense spending commitment and growing Indo-Pacific security partnerships create natural pathways into the program
GCAP membership negotiations would involve complex work share, funding, and governance questions given Poland's relative budget scale

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 24, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Pentagon Plans to Let AI Companies Train on Classified Data

The Pentagon is creating secure enclaves where AI companies can train models on classified military data for the first time
Until now, AI could access classified data for inference but not use it for model training and improvement
OpenAI has already been deployed within DoD systems, with Google Gemini set to follow
The plan raises oversight questions about data control, engineer vetting, and accountability for military AI

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 19, 2026·4 min read·via the-decoder.com

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Army awards Anduril counter-drone task order as first in new $20B 'contract vehicle' - Breaking Defense

Army Awards Anduril First Task Order in New $20B Counter-Drone Contract

Army awarded Anduril the first task order under a new $20B counter-drone contract vehicle
No money is attached to the vehicle itself — it streamlines future task order placement without per-order competitions
Anduril's Lattice platform integrates radar, optical, and acoustic sensors to detect and defeat drones
The move reflects the Pentagon's urgency around counter-UAS following lessons from the Ukraine conflict

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 19, 2026·4 min read·via breakingdefense.com

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

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OpenAI hardware chief resigns as AI models deployed on Pentagon networks

OpenAI Hardware Chief Quits Over Pentagon AI Deal

Kalinowski cited rushed governance and insufficient safeguards for Pentagon AI deployment
OpenAI took the contract after Anthropic's negotiations with the Pentagon collapsed over safety terms
Altman says the deal includes bans on domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons use

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·5 min read·via interestingengineering.com

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Once-reluctant Germany goes big on one-way attack drones

Germany Launches Major Investment in Domestic Attack Drone Manufacturing

Germany is establishing three domestic manufacturers for one-way attack drones worth billions in contracts
The investment marks a dramatic shift from Germany's historically cautious stance on autonomous weapons
Ukraine's battlefield experience directly informed the decision to industrialize drone production
The three-manufacturer strategy creates competition, redundancy, and a distributed industrial base

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 27, 2026·4 min read·via c4isrnet.com

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

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Anthropic weakens its safety pledge in the wake of the Pentagon

Anthropic Drops Flagship Safety Pledge as Pentagon Pressures Access to Claude

Anthropic removed hard safety tripwires from its Responsible Scaling Policy, replacing them with flexible Risk Reports
The change came the same day reports emerged of Pentagon pressure for unrestricted Claude access
Defense Secretary Hegseth reportedly gave Anthropic until Friday to comply or face Defense Production Act consequences
Anthropic has drawn lines against mass surveillance and autonomous weapons use
Safety researchers warn of a frog-boiling effect as hard commitments become soft guidelines

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

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Second Carrier Strike Group Ordered To Spin-Up For Deployment To Middle East: Report

Pentagon Reportedly Orders Second Carrier Strike Group to Prepare for Middle East Deployment

USS George H.W. Bush likely candidate to join USS Abraham Lincoln in the region
Second carrier group would take until mid-March at earliest to arrive on station
Trump signals preference for diplomacy with Iran but threatens military action

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com

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Are F-35s Being Delivered To The USAF Without Radars? (Updated)

F-35s Appear to Be Reaching the U.S. Air Force Without Radars Amid Block 4 Upgrade Delays

F-35As reportedly delivered without radars since June 2025 due to APG-85 delays
New radar's bulkhead design is incompatible with the older APG-81 unit
Pentagon appears to prioritize production continuity over delivered combat capability

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com

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