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As one Australian Army brigade bulks up with armor, its fuel and ammo needs spike

TOWNSVILLE, Australia — Based in Townsville in northern Queensland, the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade is undergoing a massive transformation, as…

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Agentic-AI tool aims to give US commanders new target options ‘within seconds’

But concerns persist about the power and governance of software agents. A new agentic-AI tool will continuously scan intelligence feeds…

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German Counter-drone startup Tytan eyes 3,000 interceptors per month in new factory

WARSAW, Poland — Munich-based counter-drone systems maker Tytan Technologies is readying to launch a new factory in Germany amid increasing…

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China studied US stealth aircraft — and learned the wrong lessons

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then China’s embrace of stealth aircraft technology is a compliment to American…

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Last soldier out of Afghanistan now the latest general to step down

A source familiar with the matter confirmed to Task & Purpose that Gen. Christopher Donahue will soon relinquish command of…

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India’s three new naval ships boost maritime firepower

The new vessels are among 19 ships that India plans to add this year to enhance its naval prowess. NEW…

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Ukraine launches ‘TrophyLab’ platform to share captured Russian weapons with allies

VIENNA — Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense launched an access-controlled online platform last week that provides allied governments, defense companies and…

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Renault teams up with Thales to boost France’s drone production

France’s Renault Group will produce military drones with defense technology firm Thales, the companies said on Tuesday, marking a further…

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Pentagon tells lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war, other expenses: WSJ

The U.S. Department of Defense needs $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war as well as other non-war-related…

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Size matters: KNDS pitches long-barreled artillery for 60-kilometer base range

PARIS — KNDS, the French-German maker of the Leopard tank and the Caesar truck-mounted gun, pitched a new howitzer with…

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