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18 March

Dark cinematic render of a large-scale unmanned drone swarm formation flying above Earth, with global connectivity lines suggesting networked autonomous operations

Big Drones Can Swarm Too: US Firm Pushes Unified Control System for Large UAVs

The era of swarming is expanding to larger drones, as a California-based firm lands funding to develop a unified control system for oversized unmanned aerial vehicles.

17 March

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Redleg add blocks of C4 explosives to rocket motors to create a demolition shot in preparation for a controlled detonation exercise near Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, March 19, 2025. The purpose of the range was to destroy unserviceable munitions to reduce risk allowing the Coalition to better support future operations. These skill sets allow Coalition members to be effective force multipliers by mentoring and developing partner force capabilities to defeat ISIS and maintain regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ryan Ahmed)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Plans New Explosives Research and Factory Hub in Kentucky

The US Army is requesting industry proposals to build a new explosives research and production hub in Kentucky as global conflicts strain munitions supplies and expose shortages.

17 March

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Miguel Gibson, 31st Fighter Wing flight safety manager, demonstrates how pointing a laser at an HH-60 Pave Hawk can illuminate the cockpit at Aviano Air Base, Italy, October 12, 2023. Laser strikes on aircraft, often referred to as "lasing," have become a growing concern for aviation safety in recent years, as it can cause blindness, distraction and potential long-term eye damage to pilots and crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield)

Rojoef Manuel

US Taps Cambium for Aircraft Laser Protection Technology

California-based Cambium has secured a contract to expand its laser and directed-energy protection technology for the US government.

17 March

Giulia Bernacchi

Croatia’s Orqa Teams With Red River Depot to Boost US Army Drone Production

Orqa signed an agreement with Red River Army Depot in Texas to support the expansion of the US Army’s small drones manufacturing capacity.

17 March

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Hoverfly, Overland AI Explore ‘Drone-on-Robot’ Concept for Battlefield Sensing

Unmanned air and ground systems are being combined into a single integrated capability designed for elevated sensing and persistent connectivity.

17 March

A Standard Missile-3 Block 1B interceptor missile is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) to intercept a target missile during a test in the mid-Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

US Boosts SM-3 Block IB Interceptor Inventory With New Production Order

The US has awarded Raytheon a $266.9-million contract for the additional production of Standard Missile Block IB exoatmospheric interceptors.

17 March

Christine Casimiro

US Revives Railgun Testing After Halting Efforts in 2021: Report

The US Navy appears to have revived electromagnetic railgun testing after shelving related efforts in 2021, based on the Naval Sea Systems Command 2025 Year in Review.

17 March

The L3Harris TruTrak-M Type II GPS Receiver Module exceeds MGUE technical requirements, delivering reliable, mission-critical performance.

Jodesz Gavilan

L3Harris Hits Milestone With 100,000 M-Code GPS Receivers Delivered

L3Harris Technologies has reached a milestone by delivering 100,000 Military-Code GPS receivers to US and allied forces.

17 March

US Army tests a barrel made from GNB 200 mounted in an M240L.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Develops Next-Gen Small Arms Barrels With Pennsylvania Firms

The US Army has partnered with Pennsylvania-based manufacturers to develop a next‑generation small arms barrel that delivers greater durability and wear resistance for high-pressure weapons.

17 March

An artist rendering of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency System satellite.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Air Force Expands Raytheon AEHF Satellite Terminal Contract to $2.97B

The US Air Force has increased Raytheon’s contract for protected satellite communications terminals by about $2 billion, pushing the total potential value to nearly $2.97 million.

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