Defense

Planetary Defense Experts Issue Update on Worrisome “City-Killer” Asteroid 2024 YR4

Micah Hanks·February 25, 2025

A near-Earth asteroid discovered by astronomers late last year that showed a rising potential for colliding with Earth has been downgraded, according to planetary defense experts.

Pentagon Warns AI Warfare Risks Unknown, Launches SABER Program to ‘Red Team’ AI Battlefield Systems

Tim McMillan·February 24, 2025

The Pentagon is launching a new program aimed at red-teaming AI battlefield systems to mitigate unknown risks.

Lockheed Martin’s New Missile Tracking Spacecraft Aim to Defend U.S. Against Foreign Hypersonic Threats

Ryan Whalen·February 21, 2025

Lockheed Martin spacecraft will support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, tracking threats in the hypersonic missile arms race. 

DARPA’s RESTORE Program Aims to Hack Sleep for Warfighters Operating on Three Hours of Rest

Tim McMillan·February 21, 2025

DARPA's latest program, RESTORE, aims to supercharge sleep deprived soldiers on as little as three hours of rest.

DARPA Seeks Quantum Sensor Breakthroughs for Use on the Battlefield of Tomorrow

Ryan Whalen·February 17, 2025

DARPA is now launching a new quantum sensor initiative to overcome the operational challenges inhibiting the devices promising potential. 

AI Phishing Revolution: Study Reveals Bots Now Out-Scheme Humans in Cyber Deception

MJ Banias·February 7, 2025

New research has revealed that artificial intelligence systems are now capable of crafting phishing emails as effectively as human experts.

Lockheed Martin Secures Massive Contract to Upgrade Navy’s Legendary Trident II D5 Missile

Micah Hanks·February 3, 2025

U.S. defense giant Lockheed Martin has secured a $383 million contract to develop the next-generation Trident II D5 Life Extension missile.

New Details Emerging on the Chilling Final Moments Before the Tragic Mid-Air Collision over Washington D.C.

Tim McMillan·January 31, 2025

New details are beginning to emerge about the events leading up to the tragic mid-air collision over Washington D.C.

Nuclear Incident Exercise Underway as Multi-Agency Effort Carries Out Training in New York

Micah Hanks·January 30, 2025

A nuclear incident training exercise currently being undertaken by several federal agencies in New York is nearing completion, officials have said.

White House Issues New Statement on “Mystery Drones” That Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Micah Hanks·January 28, 2025

Mysterious drones observed over New Jersey were authorized by the FAA for "research, and various other reasons," the White House says.

Trump Declares Drug Cartels Terrorist Organizations: What It Means for America’s War on Drugs

Tim McMillan·January 21, 2025

President Trump has formally designated drug cartels to be terrorist organizations, but what exactly does that mean?

Germany Moves to Shoot Down ‘Mystery Drones,’ Points to Russia as Culprit Behind Alarming Incidents

Tim McMillan·January 15, 2025

Mysterious drone incursions spark espionage fears, as Germany points to Russia and strengthens drone defense measures.

U.S. Military’s New Spy Plane on the Horizon as GAO Denies Protest Halting ‘HADES’ Program

Micah Hanks·January 10, 2025

The U.S. Army is back on track with development of its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) spy plane, following setbacks that involved prospective contractors for the program.

Pentagon Says ‘Mystery Drones’ Are Common Unmanned Aerial Systems and Misidentifications, Pose No Security Threat

Micah Hanks·December 17, 2024

Sightings of drones over the northeastern U.S. are mostly conventional UAS being operated lawfully and misidentifications, the Pentagon says.

France Unveils Multi-Layered Air Defense Strategy Amid Concerns Over Drones and Aerial Threats

Baptiste Friscourt·December 16, 2024

In an era of evolving aerial threats, France's air defense forces have refined their operational strategies to safeguard national security.

Pentagon Says No Evidence of Foreign Adversaries as Federal Investigators Remain Baffled by Mystery Drone Sightings

Micah Hanks·December 12, 2024

Federal officials in the U.S. are ramping up efforts to get to the bottom of ongoing sightings of mystery drones over New Jersey.

Why the ‘Mystery Drone’ Craze is a Legitimate Concern: A Look into Counter-UAS Gaps

Tim McMillan·December 11, 2024

The current "mystery drone" flap has hints of "moral panic." However, these events highlight a legitimate national security threat.

Mystery Drones Invading New Jersey Airspace Are Keeping Officials on Edge as Feds Probe for Answers

Micah Hanks·December 10, 2024

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

Ryan Whalen·December 10, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·November 25, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·November 22, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·November 11, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·October 18, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·October 7, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·October 3, 2024

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

Ryan Whalen·September 25, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·September 23, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·September 3, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·August 27, 2024

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

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 19, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·July 22, 2024

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

Christopher Plain·July 11, 2024

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.

Micah Hanks·July 6, 2024

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.

MJ Banias·June 28, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·June 27, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·June 25, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·June 24, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·June 18, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·June 13, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·June 12, 2024

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

Tim McMillan·June 12, 2024

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

Christopher Plain·June 7, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·May 31, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·May 27, 2024

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

MJ Banias·May 24, 2024

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

MJ Banias·May 15, 2024

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

Christopher Plain·May 14, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·May 6, 2024

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

Micah Hanks·April 25, 2024

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.