Meet an autonomous underwater drone you can fit in a backpackLooking to make underwater autonomous drones smaller and able to be launched by a single operator, Advanced Navigation shows off the Hydrus.7 days ago
Congress, Supreme Court open lanes for big bumps to benefits for troopsNew legislation in Congress and a decision by the nation’s highest court could spell big changes for troops’ bottom lines. Leo Shane explains.
Missile Defense Agency opts for Lockheed on $17 billion interceptor dealIn the race to update missiles to defend the homeland, Lockheed notches a win. Also, the Coast Guard makes a major rescue in the Pacific.
Metal Shark unveils the ‘Prowler’ at Sea Air Space conferenceAdvanced Navigation, looking to make underwater autonomous drones smaller and able to be launched by a single operator, shows off its Hydru
How one group is trying to make Navy and Marine beach landings betterThe Navy and Marines use an old-school method to judge sea state for beach landings. See how one group is trying to update the practice.
Navy leaders push for integrated forces amid shipbuilding lagIntegration, retention, Arctic assets and more were on the minds of Navy leaders at a recent conference. Megan Eckstein explains.
Thales and Saildrone team up for unmanned sub-sensing systemMatching an autonomous long-range vessel and a towed sensor array, Thales and Saildrone collaborate on a new sensing package.
Navy advances “Deep Sea Expeditionary” dive suitWhat’s the latest with the Navy’s effort to develop a new suit for deep-water missions? How about a novel HUD display? That and more are in the works.
Troops get next-gen weapons and citizen heroes are honored | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 4.6.2Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division receive new next-generation squad weapons, while Medal of Honor recipients honor everyday heroes.
101st Airborne unit receives the Next Generation Squad WeaponTroops finally get Next Generation Squad Weapons, while the British Army allows beards and U.S. warship building lags. That and more in this week’s headlines.