DARPA tests undersea Manta Ray drone prototype, looks to transition tech to Navy
The prototype UUV was built by Northrop Grumman.
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After Iran’s strikes on Israel, Juniper Oak exercises seen as a ‘harbinger’
A Middle East security expert briefed DefenseScoop on the observed impacts of the exercise series' promotion of combined training.
US to give Israel $1.2B for Iron Beam laser weapon
The 100-kilowatt system is designed to defeat a variety of threats such as rockets, artillery, mortars and drones.
Anduril, General Atomics move into next phase of Air Force CCA drone program
The Air Force plans to make a production decision for CCA Increment 1 by fiscal 2026.
Navy aiming for $15M price tag for CCA drones; avoid long-term sustainment costs
The sea service wants to acquire AI-enabled cooperative combat aircraft that are “consumable,” said Rear Adm. Stephen Tedford, program executive officer for unmanned aviation and strike weapons.
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Navy to test Epirus high-power microwave’s ability to zap maritime drones
The sea service is gearing up Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Coastal Trident.
Army projects first unit equipped with new airborne electronic attack platform in fiscal 2026
Fiscal 2025 budget documents project the first unit equipped with the Multi-Function Electronic Warfare Air Large (MFEW) system.
F-15 EPAWSS system passes critical milestone
The Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System completed initial operational test and evaluation.
Air Force spectrum wing puts skills to the test in first internal exercise
The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing simulated 24 hours of operations to test its ability to perform its mission set and reprogram signals in a rapid manner.
Congress to DOD: Explain how you’re going to use and sustain Replicator drones
The 2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act would task the DOD to brief key committees on its plans for Replicator within 60 days of enactment.
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