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Grace McCaffrey Yeah. Well, this is a big year for the country and also for the National Archives. The National Archives is the permanent home of the Declaration of Independence, and that’s the document that is turning 250 years this summer on July 4th. The Declaration Of Independence is kept here in Washington, D.C. at the National Archives building all year round. It’s the permanent home of it, as I said. So we’re so excited to welcome folks from around the country around the world to see the document, but we’re also focused on how, in broader, ways we can…

The United States Army has selected Swarmbotics AI to develop swarming, attritable small unmanned ground vehicles as part of its Transformation in Contact effort with the 1st Cavalry Division, the company announced on Feb. 5. The award follows Swarmbotics AI’s performance at last year’s xTech Overwatch competition, where Army soldiers evaluated autonomous systems intended for […]

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 23: Michael Chandler reacts after his knockout victory over Dan Hooker of New Zealand in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

UAE-based TAG Dynamics has developed the VELOX Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), a new light tactical platform designed to support small-unit mobility and mission flexibility, the company said in a statement. The VELOX ISV is positioned as a purpose-built infantry squad vehicle focused on rapid movement, modular payload integration, and field reliability. According to TAG Dynamics, […]

The methods and means of conducting combat operations have changed significantly over the past decade, prompting militaries worldwide to react and adapt. Logistics, as one of the most critical components of modern warfare, has likewise undergone substantial transformation, with many changes already implemented and others still in the trial phase. Against this backdrop, so-called last-mile logistics has emerged at the forefront of both innovation and adaptation. Modern military thought emphasises that last-mile logistics–the final delivery of supplies, equipment, or support to frontline or operational units–remains one of the most vulnerable and complex aspects of military sustainment. Defining the last mile…

Czech defense firm Excalibur International, part of the CSG group, and Türkiye’s defense electronics leader Aselsan have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish an EU-based joint venture while simultaneously introducing the Korkut air defence system integrated on the Tatra Force 6×6 wheeled platform. The partnership aims to expand joint defense capabilities for European and global markets. The agreement is a significant step toward strengthening defense cooperation not only in Central and Eastern Europe, but also worldwide. The newly established joint venture will focus on technical cooperation in key areas such as air defence, electronic warfare, smart munitions, and border…

Czech defense company Excalibur International, part of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Turkish Aselsan to establish a joint venture in the European Union and integrate the Korkut air defense system onto the Tatra Force 6×6 wheeled platform, the group said on Feb. 4. The agreement marks a concrete step […]

By Ray Furlong February 04, 2026 When a Russian “nesting-doll” satellite maneuvered into close proximity to a US satellite last June, it was the latest move in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in space. Cosmos 2558 had been observed shadowing USA 326 ever since being launched in 2022. But now it had hatched a surprise by releasing a smaller module that started moving even closer to the US satellite. “This is the second one we’ve seen do this from the Russian side,” said DeAnna Burt, who was chief operations officer at the US Space Force at the time of the…

A Tomahawk cruise missile. Credit: e-crow/Shutterstock.com. Raytheon, a business of RTX, will significantly increase missile production following the signing of five framework agreements with the US Department of Defense (DoD). The arrangements, which could run for up to seven years, will support scaling up manufacturing and speeding deliveries of the Tomahawk cruise missile, AMRAAM air-to-air missile, Standard Missile-3 Block IB (SM-3 IB) and IIA (SM-3 IIA) interceptors, and the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6). Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The company announced it will…

On Jan. 21, the Air Force conducted a live warhead test of a new standoff cruise missile that was developed in less than a year and a half.The Extended Range Attack Munition, or ERAM, is an air-launched cruise missile that is designed to allow the Air Force to strike high-value fixed targets from standoff range with precision guidance, at an affordable cost. The Air Force awarded the ERAM contract just 16 months ago to the small firms of Zone 5 Technologies and CoAspire. The Air Force wants ERAMs to be quickly built to bolster its ability to deter enemies.“Moving from…