Boeing Australia’s MQ-28 Test Raises Key Autonomy Questions
Boeing says the MQ-28 achieved an autonomous air-to-air engagement, but unclear evidence, sensor limits and reliance on an E-7A raise operational inquiries.
USA News
Unmanned Systems
Defence Politics
Unmanned Systems
CENTCOM unveils first strike-drone force in region
CENTCOM has activated a new strike-drone force, selecting the Middle East as the only theatre where modern unmanned warfare unfolds at full operational scale.
Land
Air
Unmanned Systems
PERCH Modular Launcher Performs Firing Onboard M1 Abrams
PERCH plug-and-play launcher for MBTs and AFVs to launch the Switchblade series of loitering munitions completed its firing test onboard an M1 Abrams MBT.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Communication
US Approves Major IFPC Inc 2 and IBCS Sale to Denmark
DSCA announced a major sale of IFPC Increment 2 short-range air defence systems and IBCS to Denmark, marking the first potential export of the former.
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
Pentagon Review Confirms AUKUS Amid Indo-Pacific Tension
Following a five-month review, the U.S. confirms its commitment to AUKUS, opting to proceed with submarine cooperation as China’s pressure continues to rise.
Air
T-7A Red Hawk Arrives for Training Integration at AETC
The T-7A’s arrival at Randolph begins training-system integration, not pilot instruction, as the aircraft is an early development asset, not a production jet.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Lockheed Martin Tests Meteor BVRAAM Integration on F-35A
Lockheed Martin announced that the ground-based integration tests were completed for MBDA’s IWB-compatible Meteor BVRAAM variant for F-35A fighter jets.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Ukrainian Security Service SBU Halts Altius UAVs' Operation
Ukraine’s security service, SBU, had halted the operations involving the Altius series of UAVs produced by Anduril, which exhibited subpar jamming resistance.
Navy / Maritime
US Navy Scraps Constellation Frigate Plan as Delays Deepen
The US Navy made a strategic decision to terminate the Constellation-class frigate program due to major design problems and excessive construction expenses.
Navy / Maritime
US Navy receives Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts
The US Navy receives new Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts to enhance fleet readiness with its expanded supplier base and accelerated deployment model.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Set to Fire AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles Soon
Boeing Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat loyal wingman to support manned fighters, will perform test firings of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles in December 2025.
Air
Trump’s F-35 Signal to Saudi Arabia Revives Old Tensions
Trump’s declaration that Washington “will be selling F-35s” to Saudi Arabia echoes earlier debates, including the UAE’s stalled request, Israel’s opposition.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
US Approves Major SM-2 and SM-6 Missile Sale to Germany
The US State Department approved a multi-billion dollar sale of SM-2 Block IIIC and SM-6 Block I air defence missiles for Germany’s upcoming F127 frigates.
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
General Dynamics NASSCO to construct new U.S. Navy Oilers
General Dynamics NASSCO received a $1.7 billion contract to construct two (T-AO 215 and T-AO 216) John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers for the US Navy.
