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US Defense Acquisition & Export Reforms Gain Momentum Recent executive actions signal a renewed push to reform the US defense acquisition system and streamline Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Signed by President Trump earlier this...

This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief. Investment and activity in unmanned maritime systems (UMS), encompassing Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), continue to accelerate, driven by naval requirements for...

This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief. While major powers like the USA, Europe, and China push forward with 6th-generation fighter concepts, significant global interest and procurement activity remain focused on advanced 4th-,...

This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief. NATO has taken a significant step in modernizing its warfighting capabilities by rapidly acquiring an AI-enabled platform from Palantir Technologies. On March 25, 2025, the NATO...

This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief. Loitering munitions (LMs), which provide relatively low-cost precision strike capabilities with surveillance potential, continue to proliferate. Development efforts focus on increasing range, autonomy, and resilience. AeroShul to...

This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous capabilities into military platforms and software continues at a rapid pace, aiming to enhance operational effectiveness, reduce personnel...

This article is part of our weekly DefenseTech Brief. The critical role of long-range precision fires, particularly Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), demonstrated in recent conflicts, continues to drive significant activity in production and international...