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China set to supercharge fifth-gen J-20 stealth fighter with radar, engine and AI upgrades
A military analyst reports that China plans significant advancements for its fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighter, including upgrades to radar systems, engines, and AI integration. These improvements...
Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile in major attack on Ukraine
Russian officials have announced that they employed a newly developed Oreshnik ballistic missile during an extensive military operation against Ukrainian targets. This development signifies the introd...
Russia reports use of new ORESHNIK ballistic missile in Ukraine
Russian officials have reported deploying an advanced ORESHNIK (OREH) ballistic missile against Ukrainian targets. This marks the first confirmed operational deployment of this system in active warfar...
A First Look at GenAI.mil
The article discusses how the U.S. military is developing and securing a platform for General AI (GenAI) systems to achieve an advantage in warfare. It highlights the importance of creating a secure e...
Pentagon is embracing Musk’s Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry
The Pentagon has announced its intent to implement Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot within the Department of Defense (DOD), making 'all appropriate data' from military IT systems available for artificial i...
Pentagon plans to implement AI from Elon Musk into its databases
The Pentagon is considering integrating artificial intelligence developed by Elon Musk's company Neuralink into their database systems. This move could significantly enhance data processing and securi...
Is China’s truck-mounted catapult system enabling merchant aircraft carriers?
Images have surfaced online showing what appears to be an electromagnetic catapult system mounted on eight-wheeled trucks, configured for launching large drones from a modified cargo ship. This setup ...
2025 in Review: Air Force
An article from Defense One reflects on key developments and milestones achieved by the United States Air Force during the year 2025. It discusses advancements in technology, strategic changes, operat...
US Department of Defense aims to transcend through AI and neuroscience
The US Department of Defense is looking into artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroscience research as part of its efforts to enhance military capabilities and achieve technological superiority over a...
Will Nvidia turbocharge China’s AI military?
The possibility of China gaining access to Nvidia's second-strongest AI processor could significantly enhance its military capabilities through an increase in computational power six times greater tha...
Elon Musk's AI 'Grok' Arrives at US Army: Will Simplify Military Operations
The United States Army has integrated Elon Musk's AI system named Grok into its operations aiming to simplify and enhance military operations through advanced artificial intelligence capabilities....
Battlefield math is changing in Ukraine: Kyiv’s drone output surged 2.5-fold in 2025
In 2025, Ukraine significantly increased its production of FPV drones to a total of three million units, equivalent to one drone being manufactured every ten seconds....
Ukrainian-Made Bohdana Howitzers Now Dominate Artillery Use on the Front
According to a Ukrainian officer, domestically produced 155mm Bogdana artillery systems now comprise approximately 40% of all artillery in use by Ukraine’s Armed Forces at the front....
2025 in review: Air Force
This article provides an analysis and review of key developments and achievements related to the Air Force up to the year 2025, covering advancements in technology, strategies, personnel, and operatio...
US Army seeks industry support to prepare acquisitions of Group 4+ UAVs
The US Army aims to gather vendor insights and potential solutions to shape requirements for future procurement of Group 4+ Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This initiative seeks industry feedback on ...
Lesson from Ukraine: US, Taiwan need interceptor drones and wide-area jammers
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted shifts in military technology and tactics. Specifically, the revelation of a powerful yet cost-effective cruise missile by Ukrainian forces showcases th...
Hegseth: Pentagon Embracing Musk's Grok AI Chatbot
The Pentagon is reportedly integrating Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, into its operations according to a source named Hegseth....