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Deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia risk wider war that draws in USYemen’s Houthis have increased their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting Riyadh’s main airport this weekend. These strikes resulted in signi...
In 1944, Howard Aiken and IBM engineers completed Harvard's Mark I, a 51-foot-long calculator that handled wartime calculations for the US NavyIn 1944, Harvard's Mark I emerged as a revolutionary 10,000-pound calculator for the U.S. Navy, pivotal in military operations such as ball...
Is it possible to beam solar power from space to Earth? Virginia startup Overview Energy gets Pentagon funding for its 2028 targeting testCollecting solar energy in space was never the biggest problem. Getting that power to the right place on Earth was. On September 30, 2026, ...
US Navy awards $24.4 billion to accelerate production of Standard Missile-6The US Navy has secured a deal worth up to $24.4 billion with Raytheon to ramp up production of Standard Missile-6 interceptors over five y...
US Navy sets its eyes on F/A-XX 6th Gen fighter as Boeing wins the award: here’s a look at the other similar jets in the making and which country is ahead; cost, specifications and featuresBoeing’s F/A-XX will replace the US Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and operate alongside the F-35C. Here’s a look at its expected range, co...
- Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
Trump and Xi are set to meet in Washington as the US-China relationship remains marked by intense competition over AI, trade and technology...
Powerus and Pakistan: The optics problem with a Trump-linked dealAmerican drone company Powerus' deal with Pakistan's army involves initial drone orders and potential joint ventures for local manufacturin...
Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defences. Will it break the alliance?European nations are increasing defence spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift is happening as dou...
Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile, fast tracks productionLockheed Martin revealed its new AIM-260 missile for countering Chinese threats. This advanced weapon offers greater range and effectivenes...
From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatChina is rapidly advancing humanoid robot research for potential military deployment. Military institutions are testing these robots agains...
From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatTwo days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily cal...
US structured Venezuela oil position to protect it from dilution, official saysThe US government secured a 35% stake in a Venezuelan oil venture. This stake was structured as warrants to protect against capital raises....
Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designationThe company was designated a Chinese military company by the US Defense Department under the Biden administration and was retained on the l...
Anthropic’s fight against the Department of Defense raises a big question: Who controls AI in war?A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a security risk. This ruling came after the AI company refused milit...
US judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklistingAnthropic's lawsuit in California federal court alleges that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth overstepped his authority when he designated An...
Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray. A boom is on for local contractorsCanada is strengthening its economic self-sufficiency by reducing reliance on American military suppliers. New defense funding is driving i...
The U.S. Marines bought an $11 million microwave weapon to counter fiber-optic drones; new HAVOC system follows a $5.5 million predecessor as the Corps tackles radio-silent threatsThe Marine Corps is acquiring a new microwave weapon system. This system, called HAVOC, will counter cheap and untraceable drones. It fires...