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July 22, 2026
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AI-powered recruiter joins US Army outreach

The US Army has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot called Staff Sgt. Star to modernize recruiting operations and reduce the administrative workload placed on recruiters. Integrated into the Army’s...

July 22, 2026
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Explainable AI enhances Taiwan’s air defense

Canadian artificial intelligence company Caseway has partnered with Taiwan-based MiTAC Advance Technology to develop AI-driven decision intelligence solutions for Taiwan and allied defense markets. The collaboration combines Caseway’s expertise...

July 20, 2026
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LightPath expands infrared counter-UAS technology

LightPath Technologies has secured an additional production contract worth $11 million to manufacture advanced infrared imaging solutions for counter-unmanned aerial system applications. The award expands the company’s long-term collaboration...

July 20, 2026
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Taiwan halts counter-drone acquisition program

Taiwan is reassessing a major fixed-site counter-unmanned aerial system procurement after operational evaluations reportedly revealed that the proposed systems did not satisfy required military performance standards. The project involved...

July 20, 2026
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Defense Unicorns nears Navy software deployment

Defense Unicorns has advanced to the operational assessment stage of a US Navy rapid capability initiative focused on transforming software deployment across maritime networks. After successfully completing prototype demonstrations,...

July 14, 2026
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Voyager advances AI-driven spectrum warfare

Voyager Technologies has secured a government-funded contract to design an advanced agentic artificial intelligence platform focused on military electromagnetic spectrum operations. The project will develop AI-powered software capable of...

July 14, 2026
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US Senate advances defense AI regulations

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has approved draft legislation introducing stricter oversight for the Pentagon’s use of artificial intelligence in defense operations. The proposed provisions require comprehensive testing,...