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July 22, 2026
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US Army unveils AI-powered virtual recruiter

The US Army has introduced Staff Sgt. Star, an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to improve recruiting efficiency by providing personnel with rapid access to verified policies, procedures, and...

July 22, 2026
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Taiwan applies explainable AI to drone defense

Canadian AI technology company Caseway has partnered with Taiwan-based MiTAC Advance Technology to develop artificial intelligence-powered defense solutions aimed at improving battlefield awareness and operational decision-making.The partnership will initially...

July 20, 2026
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LightPath raises $11M for anti-drone sensors

LightPath Technologies has secured an $11-million follow-on order to supply advanced infrared imaging systems for counter-unmanned aerial system applications, reinforcing its growing presence in the defense electro-optics sector. The...

July 20, 2026
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Taiwan cancels counter-drone procurement plan

Taiwan is reassessing a fixed-site counter-unmanned aerial system procurement after repeated testing revealed that the proposed solution did not satisfy operational performance requirements established by the military. The project...

July 20, 2026
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Defense Unicorns enters Navy operational testing

Defense Unicorns has progressed to the next stage of a US Navy rapid capability initiative following successful completion of prototype activities focused on modernizing software deployment across naval platforms....

July 14, 2026
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Voyager brings agentic AI to spectrum warfare

Voyager Technologies has been selected under a multi-million-dollar US government contract to develop an advanced agentic artificial intelligence platform supporting military spectrum operations. The program focuses on creating autonomous...

July 14, 2026
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Senate advances military AI oversight framework

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has approved legislative provisions establishing stronger governance over the Pentagon’s use of artificial intelligence and autonomous weapon systems. Included within the proposed Fiscal...