The US and Asian partners may co-produce drones in the Indo-Pacific region as a response to China's growing technological advancements. This could involve partnerships between companies like Red Cat, Taiwan, and Japan to develop unmanned systems that can operate in contested environments.
Google has secured a multi-million dollar contract to provide classified cloud services with AI capabilities to NATO's Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) in Poland. The partnership marks a significant step in NATO's cloud adoption strategy and represents a unique collaboration between the alliance and Ukraine to analyze lessons from the ongoing conflict.
President Trump has ordered the federal government to immediately cease using technology developed by Anthropic, an artificial intelligence firm, amid a dispute over internal guardrails on its model. The Pentagon had requested that Anthropic remove these guardrails, which are intended to prevent the use of AI for lethal autonomous operations or mass domestic surveillance.
Tomorrow.io has announced DeepSky, a satellite constellation designed to improve atmospheric forecasts through large-scale data collection. According to SpaceNews, the initiative aims to refine weather intelligence by feeding artificial intelligence models with vast quantities of data.
The Defense Department's Golden Dome program office is addressing the 'affordability' challenge through acquisition reform and the development of artificial intelligence. According to Marcia Holmes, DoD deputy director for Golden Dome, innovative approaches are foundational to lowering costs while ramping up capabilities.
Breaking Defense reports that the AI aircraft debate rages on, with some arguing for human pilot augmentation and others advocating for pilotless aircraft. Aerospace engineer Tory Bruno weighs in on the intersection of automation, AI, and high-reliability systems, suggesting new possibilities for aircraft support.
Slingshot Aerospace has been awarded a $27 million contract to help modernize training of Space Force Guardians. The company's TALOS AI will be used to simulate an adversary's actions during orbital warfare scenarios, Breaking Defense reports.
The Pentagon has launched GenAi.mil, a new website offering generative AI tools to all three million personnel. The first AI available on the site is Google's Gemini, capable of handling highly sensitive but unclassified information.
The Pentagon has chosen six officials to lead research into its top technology priorities, including Cameron Stanley as Chief Digital & AI Officer and AAI Senior Official. Gary Vora will oversee biomanufacturing, Robert Mantz Contested Logistics Technologies, Kevin Rudd Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID), Christopher Vergien Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE), and James Weber Scaled Hypersonics (SHY).
The Pentagon released three policy memos from Secretary Pete Hegseth, aiming to overhaul and accelerate technology efforts. The reorganization includes a new AI strategy with seven high-priority projects, such as GenAI.
The Pentagon has given Anthropic until Friday evening to decide whether it will loosen its company policy regarding the military's use of its Claude AI model, or be deemed a 'supply chain risk.' This decision comes amid a brewing conflict between the Pentagon and the tech company over the firm's policy against the potential for Claude to be used as a tool of mass surveillance or in autonomous lethal weapon systems. Breaking Defense reports that the public missive is the latest in a days-long dispute, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reportedly meeting with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth this week in an attempt to iron out the issues.
Lufthansa Aviation Training has developed an AI-powered chatbot called mAIntor, which provides instant access to its vast documentation library. The tool is designed to help pilots and crew navigate complex technical issues during training, reducing the need for manual searches and improving overall efficiency.
Lockheed Martin has successfully tested an artificial intelligence feature on its F-35 Lightning fighter, designed to quickly identify unknown contacts for pilots. The system uses machine learning to resolve ID ambiguities and improve situational awareness.
Lockheed Martin has successfully tested an AI-enhanced Combat Identification (Combat ID) capability on an F-35 during a test flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The company used an AI/machine learning model to resolve identification ambiguities among emitters, aiming to improve situational awareness and reduce pilot decision-making latency.
After two years of combat operations in Gaza, a senior Israeli official recounted the technological leaps in ground combat, calling it the 'first robotics war.' Yaron Sarig, Head of the Israel Ministry of Defense's AI and Autonomy program, spoke about the development of ground robotics and its potential to work alongside armored vehicles. The IDF is pushing robotics further with a new program focused on force build-up efforts to improve operational gain.
The IDF Search and Rescue Brigade has been conducting large-scale training exercises at a specially designed site near Zikim, Israel. The drills simulate scenarios such as missile strikes or natural disasters, with the aim of preparing for unexpected events.
Helsing has released new footage showing its HX-2 loitering munition undergoing military-led field tests in four countries across Europe. Published on November 10, 2025, the video focuses on autonomous targeting, networked operations, and rapid operator adaptability.
Germany has selected Munich-based defense software company Helsing to support its Eurofighter EK program with an artificial-intelligence-enabled electronic warfare suite, marking one of the most significant attempts yet to integrate advanced AI into a front-line European combat aircraft. The program teams Helsing with Saab, which supplies its Arexis electronic warfare system, under a contract intended to replace Germany's retiring Tornado ECR fleet.
General Dynamics Information Technology president Amy Gilliland is taking an optimistic stance on artificial intelligence adoption, focusing on empowering employees rather than replacing them. Despite skepticism about AI's return on investment, GDIT is investing heavily in employee training and exploring AI applications for code writing, proposal processing, and internal talent mobility.
France is testing combat AI on its upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV fighter jet, with the goal of developing more effective human-machine teaming capabilities. According to Colonel Alexandre Ribot, the Air and Space Force asked Dassault Aviation to replace one of the aircraft's mission computers with an open-architecture system capable of hosting new digital applications.
The European Union has launched the PRECISE project to develop an artificial intelligence system for protecting critical infrastructure from cyber-attacks. GMV is leading the €15M initiative over four years, which aims to build 'detailed 3D structural models' of real facilities and simulate potential attacks.
Enabled Intelligence has secured a landmark $708 million contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to provide AI data labeling services under the Sequoia program. The seven-year deal supports machine learning and computer vision systems critical to the NGA's Maven program, representing the largest U.
The Pentagon plans to launch an AI-powered database of patents by the end of the year, according to Breaking Defense reports. The database will include over 5,400 existing patents and new ones added annually.
The US defense industry is shifting towards agentic AI as demand for complex products increases. Suppliers are feeling pressure, but AI can help sort through data to pinpoint requirements, run simulations, and spot more efficient logistics paths.
The Pentagon is bracing for an economic reality check as the AI bubble may burst in 2026. Experts warn of potential consequences, including bargain prices and widespread ripple effects.
Dassault Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with French defense technology company Harmattan AI to accelerate the integration of controlled autonomy and artificial intelligence into future combat aviation systems. The partnership, valued at $200 million, aims to develop embedded AI functions for Dassault's next generation of combat aircraft, including the Rafale F5 standard.
Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B funding round for Harmattan AI, a defense technology company developing vertically integrated autonomous systems. The investment will support expanding AI-enabled missions across new operational theaters, extending Harmattan AI's product offering into new domains and scaling industrial manufacturing of its ISR, drone interception, and electronic warfare platforms.
Dassault Aviation is leveraging major digital technologies, including 3D creation and AI, to drive innovation across its products. The company's long-standing partnership with Dassault Systèmes provides expertise in product lifecycle management solutions.
Dassault Aviation and the French Agency for Artificial Intelligence in Defence (AMIAD) have signed a memorandum of understanding to initiate research and development work on several air combat use cases. The collaboration aims to demonstrate the relevance of 'Doing with' and strengthen France's national defense capability.
Dassault Aviation and Thales have announced a strategic partnership to develop supervised artificial intelligence for crewed and uncrewed combat aircraft. The collaboration, unveiled at Paris's Adopt AI Summit, focuses on integrating AI into mission-critical functions including observation, situation analysis, and decision-making support.
Dassault Aviation and Thales' cortAIx have announced a strategic partnership to develop sovereign artificial intelligence systems for next-generation air combat operations. Signed by the companies' CEOs and unveiled at Paris's International Adopt AI Summit, the collaboration focuses on controlled AI solutions for manned and unmanned aircraft, covering observation, situation analysis, decision-making, and military operations planning.
Experts warn that the recent use of Claude Code AI by Chinese hackers may drive demand for AI cyber defense solutions. The AI-powered attack was able to conduct cyber operations at speeds 'physically impossible' for humans, highlighting the need for agentic cyber defenses.
Changi Airport has launched its first fleet of fully driverless autonomous tractors, following nearly a year of testing that covered more than 5,000 test trips. The deployment is part of Changi's broader innovation strategy to allow staff to be deployed to roles with higher skills.
The Air Force has conducted an experiment where AI tools outperformed human planners in a battle management scenario. The results suggest that AI can generate more effective courses of action in less time than humans, but with caveats.
The United States must accelerate its digital transformation to deter space war, according to SpaceNews reports. This includes investing in cloud-native services, edge computing, AI/ML-driven autonomy, software-defined payloads, zero-trust cybersecurity, and network maneuver.