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19 May

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stands behind him

US Halts Joint Defense Board With Canada

The United States on Monday suspended cooperation with Canada in an 86-year-old joint defense advisory body, in the latest disruption of ties between the two neighbors.

18 May

Air

Jas 39 Gripen aircraft equipped carrying Meteor BVRAAM missiles. Photo: Saab/Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

Bea Castañeda

JAS 39 Gripen Guide: Small Airframe, Big Impact

Discover our guide to the JAS 39 Gripen, covering its design, advanced capabilities, operational flexibility, and role in today’s evolving air combat environment.

18 May

Americas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administers the oath of enlistment to recruits during his visit to Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., Oct. 7, 2025. (DoWW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Rojoef Manuel

US Bipartisan Bill Wants Cold War-Era Draft Office Shut Down

A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to eliminate the Selective Service System, citing its obsolete role more than five decades after the last military draft.

18 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Otto Aerospace’s Bullet-Shaped Phantom 3500 Jet Passes Key Design Review

Texas-based Otto Aerospace has completed the initial design review for its Phantom 3500 aircraft, moving the program into production planning and flight testing.

18 May

Americas

US Marines standing in formation during a ceremonial event. Photo: US Marine Corps

Samantha Alexa

AI Training Now Required Across US Marine Corps

New mandatory coursework introduces Marines to generative AI, operational use cases, and digital readiness initiatives.

18 May

Americas

Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, commander of US Cyber Command, delivers remarks during the Reserve Cyber Signal Intelligence Summit at Fort Meade, Maryland, on Feb. 20, 2025. Photo: Skyler Wilson/US Cyber Command

Samantha Alexa

US CYBERCOM Eyes Massive 27x Expansion in AI Cyber Funding

US Cyber Command seeks $138M for AI-driven cyber warfare tools spanning malware analysis, mission planning, and threat detection.

18 May

Americas

ULTRA autonomously maneuvers past forward line of troops to overwatch position.

Giulia Bernacchi

Overland AI Tests Autonomous Combat Vehicles With US Forces in Morocco

Overland AI has deployed two autonomous ground vehicles during African Lion 2026 military exercise alongside US forces in Morocco.

18 May

Americas

The US Army is exploring AI-powered mosquito identification systems to detect malaria threats faster and improve force readiness in South Korea. Photo: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/Unsplash

Samantha Alexa

AI Mosquito Trap Designed to Flag Malaria Risks Wins US Army Innovation Challenge

The system identifies malaria-carrying mosquito species in under two minutes to support faster battlefield health risk assessments.

18 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Cuba Obtains Hundreds of Drones Amid Alleged Plans Targeting US Facilities: Report

Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran amid heightened tensions with the US and alleged discussions involving potential attacks on US facilities.

18 May

Americas