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US Air Force wants AI to assist aerial refueling
The goal is for AI to automatically analyze refueling operations from cameras mounted on the tankers and provide “hot wash” feedback to the tanker crews.
Middle Column
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China’s first aircraft carrier forms ‘evolving pattern’ of voyages in disputed Asian seas
The carrier group’s passages not far from Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines have raised alerts.
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New Zealand defense chief resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’
“These matters revolved around an inappropriate relationship I had when in a position of unit command, and I regret not disclosing this.”
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Air
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Israel secures procurement of 12 Apache gunships in last-minute maneuver
Israel is set to acquire 12 Apache “Echo” attack helicopters from Boeing, according to an Israeli ministry of defense announcement this week.
Land
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US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demand
The move comes amid Pentagon concerns that the U.S. government’s only plant for manufacturing howitzer barrels can’t keep up with the recent demand.
Pentagon
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Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets
The decade-long framework guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending congressional approval and funding.
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The Pentagon wants ketamine wafers as a battlefield medicine option
The Pentagon awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to the Singapore-based iX Biopharma to develop a small, ketamine-packed wafer.
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Pentagon ignored cybersecurity flaws before data breach, Marines’ lawsuit says
A pair of Marines filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday against the Pentagon over a data breach at the Defense Manpower Data Center.
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Pentagon AI oversight office struggles to keep pace with department’s ambitions, GAO finds
The Pentagon office tapped in 2022 to oversee the military’s responsible use of AI had filled just three of 10 authorized positions as of February 2026.
Naval
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China’s first aircraft carrier forms ‘evolving pattern’ of voyages in disputed Asian seas
The carrier group’s passages not far from Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines have raised alerts.
Space
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Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.
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Could Marines ride a Cottonmouth into battle? Highlights of Textron’s ARV platform
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No need for a driver in this burly vehicle – meet Oshkosh’s ROGUE Fires autonomous truck
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In the competition to become the Marines next go-to recon vehicle, General Dynamics offers an option it says is easy to maintain and can handle tough missions.