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Can AI Predict Satellite Failures Before They Happen? The US Air Force Wants to Find Out

The US Air Force Research Laboratory is turning to AI to help keep satellites healthy in orbit, exploring a system designed to spot early warning signs of failure.

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A Smart Sight Brings New Layer of Precision to the M72 Rocket Launcher

The M72 shoulder-fired rocket launcher is receiving a capability boost with a new multi-weapon thermal smart sight developed by Finnish firm Senop and Norway-based Nammo Raufoss AS.

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Israel’s DroneWeaver System Looks to Take the Delay Out of Drone Defense

As drones become an increasing challenge for soldiers on the modern battlefield, Israeli firm TSG is presenting an AI-enabled counter-unmanned aerial system designed to neutralize them within seconds.

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Iran Says Missile Program Not Part of Talks With US

Iran said on Thursday that its missile program would not be part of future negotiations with the United States, after the two sides agreed a framework deal for ending their war.

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Ukraine Sets Moscow Refinery Ablaze in Biggest Attack in Years

Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires in and around the capital, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country's largest airport, officials said.

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Poland and Germany Sign Scaled Down Defense Deals

Poland and Germany signed a defense agreement on Wednesday covering military mobility, infrastructure, cooperation in the Baltic Sea, cybersecurity and space -- but its scope was trimmed fearing right-wing opposition and the prospect of a presidential veto.

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AV Has New UGV That Can Fit in a Backpack and Go Into High-Risk Zones

A new backpackable unmanned ground vehicle from AeroVironment could help troops conduct reconnaissance and explosive ordnance disposal missions without risking their lives.

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LUNA NG Drone Joins Germany’s Recon-Strike Kill Chain

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG successfully integrated with the Bundeswehr’s unmanned management system during recent trials at the Army Combat Training Center.

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US Navy Moves Closer to Pairing F-35C With LRASM Anti-Ship Missile 

The US Navy has completed the first phase of the F-35C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile flight sciences test program.

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Northrop Wins US Space Force Contract for Jam-Resistant Satellite 

Northrop Grumman has secured a US Space Force contract to develop an Enhanced Protected Tactical Satellite Communications Prototype.

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