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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The frontline is like Terminator': fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia

Ukraine's new battery-powered land robots are transforming modern warfare and logistics in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
World news
Science
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
#artificial-intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

US Army leaders say soldiers are drowning in so much battlefield data that AI is needed to make sense of it all

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

US Army leaders say soldiers are drowning in so much battlefield data that AI is needed to make sense of it all

#drones
fromFortune
1 week ago
European startups

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

European startups
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, prompting the Army to create an online marketplace for rapid procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Cheap drones allowing war with volume

Drones have transformed warfare, allowing less equipped nations to effectively combat larger forces through high-volume, low-cost technology.
#drone-warfare
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
#military-technology
Science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

US Navy Use Laser Weapons During Operation Epic Fury - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US military deployed advanced weapons including HELIOS laser systems, heat-tracking satellites, and cyber tools during Operation Epic Fury to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
Science
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

US Navy Use Laser Weapons During Operation Epic Fury - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US military deployed advanced weapons including HELIOS laser systems, heat-tracking satellites, and cyber tools during Operation Epic Fury to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
Fashion & style
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How American Camouflage Conquered the World

MultiCam, designed by Brooklyn creatives, has become a widely used camouflage pattern across various sectors, from military to civilian apparel.
#ukrainian-military
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Ukrainian troops showed 'greater tactical imagination' than Western trainers, British officer says, pointing to their ambush tactics

Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate greater tactical creativity and flexibility compared to their Western trainers, particularly in ambush tactics.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Ukrainian troops showed 'greater tactical imagination' than Western trainers, British officer says, pointing to their ambush tactics

Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate greater tactical creativity and flexibility compared to their Western trainers, particularly in ambush tactics.
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The US military is pushing up production for the weapons that could matter most in a major war

The Department of Defense is increasing production of critical weapons, including THAAD interceptors, to meet rising demand and address stockpile concerns.
Productivity
fromyusufaytas.com
2 weeks ago

Capacity Is the Roadmap

Roadmap success depends on realistic capacity planning, not just prioritization; maintenance, interruptions, and coordination consume significant resources that must be accounted for.
DevOps
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

The Bridge to Bulletproof: Connecting Alloy, Synthetics, and IRM for ShopFast

Integrate infrastructure monitoring, global synthetic probes, and centralized alerting into a comprehensive 24/7 production system that maintains revenue protection while preventing team burnout.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago

Decathlon doubles warehouse output with Exotec robots across seven European sites | TNW

Decathlon's automation with Exotec robots has significantly increased productivity and reduced warehouse space requirements across multiple European sites.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Munitions Burned in 100 Hours Could Fuel RTX's Next Growth Wave

RTX's $268 billion backlog faces execution risk from an engine crisis affecting Pratt & Whitney, complicating growth despite strong Q4 2025 results and bullish munitions replenishment sentiment.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Unreliable fleet connectivity driving employee exodus | Computer Weekly

UK fleet operators face significant connectivity challenges that threaten competitiveness, with unreliable networks causing customer complaints and operational disruptions despite limited failover protections.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The Army is getting a new lethal hand grenade for the first time in decades

The Army approved the M111, its first new lethal hand grenade since Vietnam, replacing the asbestos-made MK3A2 blast grenade with a safer plastic alternative for close-quarters combat.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The world's largest sporting goods retailer is seeing warehouse productivity boosts with robots

Decathlon's Portugal warehouse doubled its order preparation capacity from 57,000 to 114,000, showcasing the significant impact of Exotec's robotic systems on productivity.
European startups
#defense-spending
Science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why the military is obsessed with the myth of the 'infinite magazine'

Laser weapons' 'infinite magazine' advantage is misleading because dwell time—the seconds required to disable each target—creates a finite engagement capacity that limits effective fire rate.
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
3 weeks ago

How We Got Here: Alert Fatigue to Decision Fatigue - DevOps.com

Alert fatigue evolved into decision fatigue as teams reduced alert volume but increased the stakes and complexity of each remaining alert, requiring rapid high-stakes judgments in ambiguous situations.
#ai-regulation
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI sweeps in to snag Pentagon contract after Anthropic labeled 'supply chain risk' in unprecedented move | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk

The Defense Department formally designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk,' barring defense contractors from using Claude AI in government work over disputes regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance policies.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

OpenAI sweeps in to snag Pentagon contract after Anthropic labeled 'supply chain risk' in unprecedented move | Fortune

OpenAI secured a Pentagon deal for classified AI systems while the U.S. government designated Anthropic a supply chain risk, raising questions about government-business relationships and potential retaliation for contractual disagreements.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

There's a new US Army office 'getting in the dirt' with soldiers and trying to quickly turn their ideas into real battlefield tech

Number one is speed takes priority over perfection. We can iterate to get to operational capability. And the second is that early soldier feedback is critical in order to make sure we're getting the right technology for the future fight, and then we want to be able to prove the demand signal before we spend big dollars on programs.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Ukraine's battlefield churn showed the West how much its weapons-making needed an overhaul, NATO official says

NATO must adopt rapid innovation cycles and flexible business models to avoid stockpiling obsolete weapons, learning from Ukraine's ability to upgrade equipment within weeks.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Internal handling evolves: Renova's approach between ergonomics and operational continuity

Rising operational complexity and higher volumes are transforming internal flows into a lever for continuity, labor sustainability and reduced congestion within plants. SKU proliferation, omnichannel strategies, flexible production schedules and multi-shift operations are increasing pressure on material movements. Disruptions in these flows can slow production, increase Work-in-Progress (WIP) and create bottlenecks in critical areas.
Alternative transportation
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Does the United States have enough munition for a prolonged war?

We've got no shortage of munitions. Our stockpiles of defensive and offensive weapons allow us to sustain this campaign as long as we need. Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation.
US politics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The US Army wants to see if it can get robots to rescue wounded troops like they're doing in Ukraine

The US Army is testing ground robots to evacuate wounded soldiers in high-intensity combat, reducing risk to medical personnel and troops during dangerous battlefield movements.
US news
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The US military reportedly shot down a CBP drone with a laser

The US military mistakenly shot down a CBP drone near the Mexican border, marking the second airspace closure this month due to uncoordinated anti-drone laser incidents.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This 40-Pound Robot Dog Can Carry 143 Pounds of Cargo - Yanko Design

At about 18 kilograms, roughly 40 pounds with its battery included, the As2 is compact enough to move through tight spaces, yet built to handle a standing payload of up to 65 kilograms. That's more than 143 pounds sitting on top of a 40-pound robot, which is genuinely impressive and a little hard to picture until you actually see it in action.
Gadgets
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Revealed: the Ukrainian facility where UK engineers help fix vital weapons

Britain operates secret military repair facilities inside Ukraine with contracted engineers, fixing donated weapons systems like AS-90 howitzers to keep them operational at the front.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US Army wants to track ammo and supplies at war like you'd track an Amazon package

The US Army's TyrOS AI software predicts soldier supply needs and operates during connectivity disruptions to maintain logistics in modern warfare.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

The diminished state of Defense IT acquisition and how to fix it

DOD IT programs fail to deliver on time and budget over 80% of the time due to systemic conflicts of interest, weak accountability, and unchanged oversight structures despite decades of reform efforts.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

These new Ukrainian ground robots can launch unjammable fiber-optic drones close to the front so troops don't have to

A Ukrainian ground robot can carry and launch fiber-optic, unjammable drones closer to the front, reducing operator exposure.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US Army is taking a key drone lesson from Ukraine and letting soldiers build their own

The US Army is taking lessons from Ukraine's drone war and pushing soldiers to design, build, and 3D print their own systems. At the Army's first annual Best Drone Warfighter competition held this week at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the participating soldiers were encouraged not only to bring their own drone builds and modify them on-site but also to share tips and tricks across the service.
Gadgets
#military-procurement
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How hybrid operations are elevating builder performance

AI-enabled sales support closes the digital engagement gap by improving response speed, conversion rates, and OSC productivity while enabling scalable, trust-building sales operations.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ukrainian soldiers battling a brutal winter are wrapping drone batteries in heated shoe insoles to keep them warm in flight

Ukrainian forces wrap drone batteries in heated shoe insoles to keep them warm in freezing temperatures, preserving battery voltage, range, and combat effectiveness.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This startup helps enterprising resellers prevent nearly a million pounds of returns from ending up in landfills

Americans are likely to have spent a record $1 trillion-plus this holiday shopping season alone, and about $5.5 trillion in retail sales in all of 2025, according to estimates by the National Retail Federation. That includes many unhappy returns for retailers: And when it comes back to them, a lot of the $850 billion in returned merchandise is often cheaper to discard than to inspect, sort, and resell-adding millions of tons to landfills every year.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Weapons That Performed Well Except For Desert, Jungle, or Arctic Conditions

On paper, many of the world's most famous weapons looked like reliable successes. In practice, desert sand, jungle humidity, and arctic cold often had other ideas. Systems that performed well in testing or early combat sometimes broke down once environmental stress became unavoidable. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at how the environment, not enemy fire, can quietly expose limits that designers never fully anticipated.
World news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Small defence firms to get easier access to MoD contracts under new growth unit

Small British defence companies are set to gain easier access to Ministry of Defence contracts after the government launched a dedicated unit to simplify procurement and boost spending with smaller suppliers. The Ministry of Defence has unveiled the Defence Office for Small Business Growth, a new service designed to cut through what ministers describe as labyrinthine procurement processes that have historically shut small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) out of the defence market.
UK news
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army uses competitions to identify and select specialized drone operators with specific aptitudes instead of broadly training all soldiers to pilot unmanned aircraft.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

British Army rolls out 86M AI-ready battlefield gear

the AI-capable equipment includes radios, headsets, display tablets, cables, batteries, pouches, and antennas.
Miscellaneous
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Stop treating force multiplication as a side gig. Make it intentional

Lead without authority. You may not have direct reports, yet you shape architecture, quality and the roadmap. Your leverage comes from artifacts, reviews and clear standards, not from title.I started by publishing a lightweight architecture template and a rollout checklist that the team could copy. That reduced ambiguity during design and cut review cycles by nearly 30 percent
DevOps
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

20 Reliable Military Vehicles That Nearly Broke the Bank

In military service, reliability is priceless, at least until the bill comes due. Some vehicles earned legendary status because they rarely failed in combat and delivered results under pressure. The problem was what it took to keep them that way. Heavy fuel use, maintenance-intensive systems, specialized parts, and recovery demands typically followed these platforms wherever they deployed. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at reliable military vehicles that were logistically expensive.
History
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Keeping top combat aircraft flying is expected to only get more expensive

The cost for the US and other militaries to keep newer combat aircraft ready to fly is going to soar in the coming years, a new report on sustainment trends argues. A new report from the American consulting firm Oliver Wyman projects global military aircraft spending over the next decade, including an annual sustainment cost growth of 1.1% through 2036. That's a pace roughly 11 times faster than the previous decade.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How Precision Sniper Technology Reduced the Need for Massed Infantry

Infantry once relied on numbers to solve uncertainty. When soldiers could not see or hit targets precisely, the answer was more troops and more fire. Sniper technologies quietly overturned that logic. By extending range, improving accuracy, and increasing awareness, they allowed small teams to dominate space once controlled only by massed formations. Precision replaced presence, and patience became a battlefield advantage. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at the sniper technologies that totally changed the game.
Science
#ngc2
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Armed forces to scrap archaic' paper record system in bid to boost recruitment

Armed forces will replace century-old paper medical records with NHS digital records by 2027 to boost recruitment, deployability, and ease veterans' transition.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's Bundeswehr shopping list

The Bundeswehr is rapidly rearming with over 108 billion ($129 billion), buying thousands of loitering munitions and expanding drone defenses against a potential 2029 Russian attack.
#navy-seals
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Military Weapons That Only Worked Under Perfect Conditions

Many advanced military weapons fail in combat because they depend on ideal weather, uncontested access, flawless logistics, and perfect timing.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Weapons That Became Liability Issues Instead of Force Multipliers

Military weapons are designed to give commanders an advantage, but that advantage is rarely permanent. Systems that once multiplied combat power can become burdens as threats evolve, environments shift, and missions change.Some weapons begin to demand more protection, maintenance, or political consideration than the value they provide. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the weapons that became liability issues instead of force multipliers.
Science
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Arms makers say that the fast-moving war in Ukraine is changing how they design and upgrade weapons

With the fight evolving quickly, arms companies in Ukraine and Europe say that they can't afford to start from scratch and completely redesign entire systems each time conditions shift. Instead, companies making aerial drones and ground robots told Business Insider that their focus is now on creating weapons that can be upgraded by simply changing parts or software rather than overhauling the whole system. Designs are modular, like Lego pieces, with parts being easily swapped out as new mission demands arise.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US Army hopes AI can slash troops' paperwork burden

The US Army's biggest AI gamble may not be on autonomous weapons, but instead whether Silicon Valley software can tackle the service's most tedious and, more often than not, grueling administrative jobs. Think less uncrewed aircraft and more behind-the-scenes tasks like recruiting, equipment maintenance, and endless gear inventories. Through a mix of new tools, redesigned workflows, and data integration, logisticians
Artificial intelligence
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Small Arms That Forced Changes in Military Doctrine

Several small arms forced militaries to rewrite doctrine, training standards, and unit roles when battlefield realities exposed doctrinal assumptions' failures.
#precision-weapons
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Sword of Damocles hangs over UK military's Ajax vehicle

Ajax armored vehicle faces possible cancellation after MOD withdrew initial operating capability amid crew health complaints, technical flaws, and program delays with budgetary implications.
Gadgets
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Gun Maintenance Kits for Your Survivalist Bag - Social Media Explorer

A compact, prioritized maintenance kit—bore snake, multipurpose CLP, double-ended brush, and platform-specific spares—keeps firearms reliable in survival situations.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Combat Aircraft That Were Designed for Wars That Never Happened

Many combat aircraft were designed for strategic, large-scale conflicts but proved poorly suited to regional, counterinsurgency, or modern airspace threats.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US Army leaders say soldiers are drowning in so much battlefield data that AI is needed to make sense of it all

Army AI prototype processes vast battlefield sensor data, retaining context and patterns humans miss, to reduce information overload and improve decision-making.
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Autonomy on the Battlefield

Autonomy enables commanders to delegate control to machines while retaining command, requiring a fundamental mindset shift and clear frameworks for authority and responsibility.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Sniper Systems That Performed Better in Combat Than Anyone Predicted

Snipers often discover a weapon's true potential only after it leaves the range and enters combat. Dust, cold, heat, and chaos expose weaknesses, but sometimes they reveal strengths no one planned for. Across multiple wars, certain sniper systems proved tougher, more accurate, and more versatile than expected, allowing operators to push ranges and missions far beyond the original design brief. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at sniper systems that exceeded expectations in combat.
History
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

NATO soldiers say they can't let their guns get too warm if they want them to work on frozen battlefields

It's anything but easy to keep guns, drones, and other equipment in the right conditions far above the Arctic Circle, where temperatures routinely drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, and the heavy snow brings unwanted moisture that can cause jamming and other problems. NATO military personnel training in northern Finland told Business Insider during a visit to the region in late January that they can't afford to let their guns get too warm if they want them to work in this climate.
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