Why the ‘Mystery Drone’ Craze is a Legitimate Concern: A Look into Counter-UAS Gaps
The current "mystery drone" flap has hints of "moral panic." However, these events highlight a legitimate national security threat.
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Mystery Drones Invading New Jersey Airspace Are Keeping Officials on Edge as Feds Probe for Answers
Ongoing sightings of mysterious drones in the skies over New Jersey have sparked alarm among residents as officials continue to investigate the odd nightly incursions.
Lockheed Martin’s Next-Gen Training Tech is Revolutionizing U.S. Army Simulations
Lockheed Martin is advancing soldier training with a range of high-tech solutions that promise to significantly reduce training costs while enhancing effectiveness.
“We Didn’t Know What It Was at First.” Buried Beneath Arctic Ice, a Secretive Underground Military Base Emerges in New Radar Images
Long buried beneath arctic ice in Greenland, a forgotten relic of the Cold War has been rediscovered in new NASA radar images.
Pentagon Warns of Emerging Threats from U.S. Adversaries as Nuclear Deterrence Strategy Gets an Update
Several nuclear-armed U.S. adversaries, including China and Russia, are presenting increased challenges as their arsenals are modernizing and diversifying, Pentagon officials have warned.
Revolutionizing Landmine Detection: Breakthrough Laser-Acoustic Technology Allows for Safer, Faster Clearances
Breakthrough acoustic-laser technology could pave the way for faster, safer landmine detection in global conflict zones.
DARPA’s “INSPIRE” Program Seeks to Revolutionize Our Understanding of How the Brain Constructs Reality
DAPRA's INSPIRE program is looking to revolutionize how we understand the brain and its relationship with reality.
New Research Pioneers Remote Surveillance of Nuclear Energy Using Antineutrinos
Researchers have developed a new technique for remotely monitoring nuclear reactors using oscillations of antineutrinos.
“SOAR” LiDAR-UAV System Promises to Transform Military and Civilian Applications with Faster, Smarter 3D Aerial Reconnaissance
Researchers unveil a new multi-UAV system called SOAR, that promises faster and more accurate 3D reconstructions of complex environments.
DARPA Has a “Weird” Plan to Aid People in Authoritarian Regimes Using Hidden Networks
DARPA seeks to aid those living under authoritarian regimes by making the future deployment and detection of hidden networks "weird."
Concerns Over Unauthorized UAS Incidents Prompt New International Defense Collaboration
A new international initiative aims to mitigate concerns from unauthorized incursions by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with new counter-drone technologies.
Fishermen Off Hawaii Stumble Upon Mysterious Classified DARPA Drone, Potentially Revealing Unique Capabilities
Fisherman off the coast of Hawaii accidentally stumble across a classified DARPA drone with unique features.
Secretive SR-72 Hypersonic Aircraft, Successor to Lockheed Martin’s Legendary SR-71, Could Soon Take Flight
New indications suggest Lockheed Martin's secretive SR-72 hypersonic demonstrator aircraft could finally be nearing production.
Hacking Wireless Bicycle Brakes Could be a Big Issue for Races like the Tour de France
Bicycles in races like the Tour de France are using wireless braking systems, making them vulnerable to hacks and other cybersecurity issues.
Pentagon Chief Speaks Out on President Joe Biden’s Unprecedented Exit from 2024 Election
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin praised President Joe Biden following his announcement that he would not seek reelection.
The Southwest Research Institute’s New High-Speed Propulsion Facility Officially Breaks Ground
The Southwest Research Institute has officially broken ground on their new CAMP high-speed propulsion facility.
NASA Tracked Two Near-Earth Objects During Their Recent Close Approaches. One Wasn’t Traveling Alone.
New images reveal stunning images of a pair of near-Earth objects recently tracked by NASA. But that's not all they found.
A Future War is Brewing in the Arctic. This is How We Stop It Before it Starts.
A new battleground is emerging in the Arctic. With vast natural resources and newly accessible shipping routes, the stakes are high.
“Sportswashing” Remains a Prevalent and Highly Effective Way To Hide Dark Realities, Research Shows
How sportswashing manipulates global perception, from Nazi Germany's 1936 Olympics to modern regimes, masking controversies through sports.
DARPA Teases Newest ‘X-Plane’ Images as Mysterious Hybrid Electric Propulsion Craft Gets Official Designation
DARPA has revealed the official designation of a next-generation X-plane it currently has under development.
Rolls-Royce Unveils New ‘Stealth Mode’ Hybrid Propulsion for Next-Gen Armored Vehicles
Rolls-Royce unveils a new hybrid propulsion system aimed at enhancing stealth and efficiency of armored vehicles.
U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin Test Advanced Mk21A Missile Reentry Vehicle Over the Pacific
The USAF and Lockheed Martin have announced the successful completion of a test involving the Mk21A future intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicle.
Look: New Images Showcase the Navy’s Cutting-Edge “Orca XLUUV” Autonomous Underwater Drone
New photos reveal the size and potential of Boeing's Orca XLUUV, the Navy's autonomous undersea vehicle featuring a modular payload design.
Israeli Military Gets Medieval By Deploying 12th Century Trebuchet Against Hezbollah Fighters
The IDF uses a medieval trebuchet to combat Hezbollah on the Lebanon border, highlighting unconventional tactics in modern warfare.
Anomalous Satellites? DARPA Deploys New System for Detecting Unusual Objects in Orbit
DARPA has a new tracking system to detect objects in orbit that exhibit anomalous behavior that may threaten U.S. national security.
DARPA’s Secretive New Neutrino Detector Program Could Be A Game-Changer for Global Underwater Military Surveillance
DARPA is aiming to revolutionize global military surveillance and underwater communication using neutrino detection technology.
Optical Engineers Invent Ultra-Thin Coating That Turns Ordinary Glasses into High-Efficiency Night Vision Goggles
Cutting-edge night vision coating is thinner than plastic wrap and can turn ordinary glasses into high-efficiency night vision goggles.
Enigma Project to Enable Remote Classified Work for U.S. Space Force Guardians
A new program that leverages cloud technology to facilitate a secure system for handling classified information could soon enable remote work for U.S. Space Force (USSF) Guardians.
“FOO Fighter” Experimental Fire Control Satellite Program to Develop New Ground System Prior to Official Launch
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has announced it is moving forward with the development of a ground system infrastructure for its experimental “FOO Fighter” fire control satellites.
One of the Oldest Suits of Armor Ever Found Was Just Tested by Marines in Simulated Combat
According to a new study, researchers utilized Marines to test one of the oldest suits of armor ever found.
US and Japan Sign Agreement to Build Hypersonic Missile Interceptors by 2030s
The United States and Japan have officially signed a cooperative agreement to develop a hypersonic missile interceptor by the 2030s.
DARPA Funding Military-Grade Quantum Laser Prototype
DARPA is funding the development of a military-grade quantum laser prototype that can penetrate dense fog and operate over long distances.
DARPA’s Futuristic Manta Ray Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Sees First Full-Scale Ocean Testing
DARPA's Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) has successfully completed initial full-scale tests in an ocean environment.
DARPA’s Experimental RACER Heavy Platform is the Massive New Autonomous Fleet Vehicle of the Future
DARPA says it has successfully conducted tests with an extra-large new fleet vehicle as part of its Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program.
China Claims New Breakthrough in Laser Propulsion Could Lead to Ultrafast, Stealth Submarines
Chinese scientists claim a breakthrough in laser propulsion that could transform submarine technology and shift global naval power dynamics.
Lockheed Martin’s ‘Mako,’ the U.S. Navy’s Powerful New Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile, is Officially Unveiled
Lockheed Martin’s new Mako missile has officially made its debut, marking the arrival of the first hypersonic weapon developed for compatibility with fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
Is TikTok Really a National Security Threat? Why U.S. Lawmakers Are Pushing to Ban the Popular Social Media App
Is the popular TikTok app really a Trojan horse for Chinese surveillance? Here's why U.S. lawmakers are pushing to ban TikTok amid espionage fears.
DARPA’s Groundbreaking “ACE” Program and X-62A Becomes First AI-Controlled Jet to Dogfight Against Manned F-16 in Real-World
DARPA's ACE program achieves a milestone with the first AI jet to successfully engage in a real-world dogfight against a manned F-16.
Look: New Images Unveil DARPA’s ‘Manta Ray’ Extra-Large Glider for Non-Crewed Undersea Missions
The first full-size prototype of Manta Ray, an advanced uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) produced by DARPA, has been revealed in new photos.
DARPA’s Devastating New Stealth Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) Just Completed a Historic U.S. Navy Test
The U.S. Navy has completed a successful flight test of its new AGM-158C stealth air launch Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).
This Ukrainian Intel Company Wants Your Help Finding Russian War Criminals
This is X-Ray Contact, a Ukrainian intelligence company providing a free search toolkit to hunt Russian war criminals.
IDF Reportedly Using AI system, “Lavender,” to target militants in Gaza, Sparking Debates on the Future of AI Warfare.
Israel's AI program, Lavender, targets militants in Gaza, sparking debates on ethics, legality, and the future of AI in warfare.
DARPA Unveils New GARD Program to Combat Adversaries Who Try to ‘Trick’ Advanced U.S. Tech
DARPA has pulled back the curtain on the GARD program, which counteracts adversary efforts to trick America's AI defense systems.
Army Launches New ‘All-Domain Sensing Cross-Functional Team’ in Effort to Achieve Multi-Sensor Dominance
The Army Futures Command has initiated a new all-domain sensing effort, which officials say will help propel the U.S. Army's transformation over the next decade by achieving dominance across multiple domains.
Media Outlets Sunk By April Fool’s Prank of the Navy’s New “Caterpillar Drive” Stealth Submarine
Reports about a new stealth submarine with an advanced "caterpillar drive" sounds like something right out of a Tom Clancy novel... because it is.
The U.S. Army Has Officially Begun Equipping Soldiers with its Next Generation Squad Weapon Systems
The U.S. military is equipping its Army units with Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) systems in advance of spring training exercises that will begin this month.
Explosive Investigation Links Russia’s Shadowy “Unit 29155” to ‘Havana Syndrome’ Attacks on U.S. Officials Worldwide
A new investigation has linked Russia's GRU Unit 29155 to 'Havana Syndrome' attacks, challenging the U.S. government's official stance.
U.S. Army Moves Closer to Unleashing ‘Dark Eagle’ Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon in Major Test with U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy is preparing for a test that will bring the Army one step closer to unleashing its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon capabilities.
Exposed: South African Government Website Published Personal Data of its Lawmakers
Members of the South African parliament have had their personal contact information publicly listed on the parliament's official website, exposing them to a security risk.
DARPA’s Lunar Railroad is the Latest Saga in the DoD’s Mysterious Obsession with the Moon
DARPA's plans to build a lunar railroad are the latest manifestation of the DoD's strategic obsession with the Moon.