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Lockheed Martin's QuadStar Missile Achieves Key Milestone in NGSRI Program

Lockheed Martin's QuadStar Missile Achieves Key Milestone in NGSRI Program

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the Seeker Characterization Flight Test (SCFT) for its QuadStar missile, marking a significant milestone in the U.S. Army's Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) program. This test, conducted at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, demonstrated the missile's advanced seeker capabilities, which include acquiring target imagery, processing signals, and maintaining continuous target tracking. The successful test validates the performance of the Command Launch Assembly and the QuadStar interceptor, confirming the system's core functions and seeker technology.
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Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned Secure $15.5 Million Contract for U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Program

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned Secure $15.5 Million Contract for U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Program

Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned Secure $15.5 Million Contract for U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Program
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U.S. Military Selects Five Bases for Anti-Drone Pilot Program to Enhance Homeland Defense

U.S. Military Selects Five Bases for Anti-Drone Pilot Program to Enhance Homeland Defense

The U.S. Army-led Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has selected five military installations to participate in an anti-drone pilot program. This initiative, included in the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, aims to counter unlawful and adversarial drone activity using advanced directed energy capabilities. The selected bases are Fort Huachuca in Arizona, Fort Bliss in Texas, Naval Base Kitsap in Washington, Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, and Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The program will integrate cutting-edge technology, such as high-energy lasers and high-powered microwave systems, to mitigate risks posed by drones. This decision follows recent anti-drone laser tests conducted by the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration in New Mexico.
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Ukrainian Military Deploys AI-Powered Defense Turrets Against UAS Threats

Ukrainian Military Deploys AI-Powered Defense Turrets Against UAS Threats

The Ukrainian military has deployed AI-powered point defense turrets across more than ten units along frontline areas. These turrets are designed to protect personnel from fiber-optic controlled uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), which are resistant to electronic warfare. Developed by Brave1 in collaboration with the military, the turrets can detect, track, and neutralize UAS threats more efficiently than human operators. This deployment marks a significant step in integrating autonomous weapons systems into military operations, reflecting ongoing advancements in AI technology within defense strategies.
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SOCOM Partners with SkyFi to Enhance Tactical EO Imagery Access for U.S. Military

SOCOM Partners with SkyFi to Enhance Tactical EO Imagery Access for U.S. Military

The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has selected SkyFi to develop a prototype for a new intelligence platform aimed at improving access to geospatial imagery for military operations. This initiative is part of a Phase 1 effort to create a sovereign intelligence platform that will allow troops to access and task satellites for fresh imagery directly from the field. SkyFi is also working on a plug-in for the Android Tactical Assault Kit, a software application used across the U.S. government for mission planning and EO data. SkyFi, which partners with over 150 satellite sources, provides a single gateway for various imagery types, utilizing AI to help users identify threats and changes on the ground.
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Zelenskiy meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine expands use of AI in war

Zelenskiy meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine expands use of AI in war

May 12 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he had met the CEO of Palantir Technologies, Alex Karp, as Kyiv doubles down on the use of artificial intelligence to gain an edge in the war with Russia.
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Ukraine Expands AI Use in War Effort with Palantir Partnership

Ukraine Expands AI Use in War Effort with Palantir Partnership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies to enhance the use of artificial intelligence in Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. During a high-level meeting with Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Zelenskiy discussed the expansion of AI capabilities through the 'Brave1 Dataroom' project. This initiative aims to leverage combat data collected since Russia's invasion in 2022 to develop AI models for intercepting Russian drones. Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov highlighted the importance of technology, AI, and data analysis in modern warfare, noting that over 100 companies are involved in training more than 80 models for aerial threat detection and interception. The collaboration with Palantir has also led to the development of systems for detailed air strike analysis and intelligence data management, integrating these technologies into Ukraine's military operations.
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Smart Shooter Secures $10.7 Million Contract with US Army for SMASH 2000LE Systems

Smart Shooter Secures $10.7 Million Contract with US Army for SMASH 2000LE Systems

Smart Shooter Secures $10.7 Million Contract with US Army for SMASH 2000LE Systems
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Remains of Missing US Soldier Recovered in Morocco Amid Ongoing Military Exercise

Remains of Missing US Soldier Recovered in Morocco Amid Ongoing Military Exercise

The remains of First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, have been recovered. Key, a 27-year-old Air Defense Artillery officer, was found in the Atlantic Ocean by a Moroccan military search team. He was one of two soldiers who disappeared after falling off a cliff during a recreational hike near the Cap Draa Training Area. The search operation, involving over 600 personnel from the U.S., Morocco, and other military partners, continues for the second missing soldier. Key was participating in African Lion, an annual multinational military exercise held in Morocco, which involves more than 7,000 personnel from over 30 nations.
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Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says

Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says

By Steven Scheer TEL AVIV, May 11 (Reuters) - Israel's Iron Dome has been nearly 99% effective against missiles from Hamas and Hezbollah militants and has knocked out most missiles from Iran, the chairman of state-owned Iron Dome maker Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd said on Monday.
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Remains of Missing U.S. Soldier Found Off Moroccan Coast Amid Joint Military Exercise

Remains of Missing U.S. Soldier Found Off Moroccan Coast Amid Joint Military Exercise

The remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a U.S. Army soldier, have been recovered off the coast of Morocco. Key was reported missing on May 2, 2026, during a joint military exercise known as African Lion 26. The exercise involved over 40 countries and took place across several African nations. Key, along with another soldier who remains missing, entered the ocean near the Cap Draa Training Area. A Moroccan military search team found Key's remains approximately one mile from where the soldiers entered the water. Efforts to locate the second soldier are ongoing, with significant involvement from both U.S. and Moroccan personnel.
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Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

The U.S. military says that the remains of a U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered