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• Sandra Erwin
The Pentagon is seeking an artificial intelligence system that can rapidly fuse space, missile and intelligence data into operational threat assessments. The effort would place commercial AI closer to the military decision-making loop, with speed and reliability central to converting large volumes of data into actionable assessments.
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Finland has agreed to join France’s initiative to develop a European dimension for its nuclear deterrent following confidential government talks. The move opens discussions on joint exercises and possible temporary deployments of French strategic aircraft, extending Finland’s role in European deterrence planning.
The Pentagon is seeking an artificial intelligence system that can rapidly fuse space, missile and intelligence data into operational threat assessments. The effort would place commercial AI closer to the military decision-making loop, with speed and reliability central to converting large volumes of data into actionable assessments.
Baykar has successfully tested its new UAV-300 supersonic ballistic missile from an Akinci uncrewed aircraft, adding another strike option to the platform’s weapons portfolio. The test expands the Turkish UAV maker’s demonstrated air-launched munition capabilities, although no additional details on range, payload or operational deployment were provided.
Australia has declared the AGM-158B JASSM-ER and AGM-158C LRASM operational on its F/A-18F Super Hornets, adding long-range precision land-attack and maritime-strike capabilities to the aircraft. The move expands the Royal Australian Air Force’s ability to conduct standoff operations against both land and maritime targets.
The Royal Australian Air Force has declared initial operational capability for two long-range strike capabilities: JASSM-ER integration on its F/A-18F Super Hornets and LRASM on its P-8A Poseidon fleet. The milestone expands Australia’s ability to conduct stand-off land-attack and anti-ship missions.
France has ordered the MBDA-Safran Thundart guided rocket system, designed to replace the Army’s LRU and reach 150 km, while Sweden and Croatia pursue different rocket-artillery solutions. Australia has also declared initial operational capability for the AGM-158C LRASM and AGM-158B JASSM-ER.
Ukraine’s new Shershen surface-to-air missile system is designed with an open architecture that could allow Kyiv to combine different interceptors as its missile inventory changes. The approach may provide flexibility to integrate adapted air-to-air missiles into a ground-based air-defense system.
RTX is collaborating with fusion-energy startup Xcimer to assess whether high-energy laser technology rooted in Cold War research could support directed-energy defenses. The effort highlights a potential crossover between fusion research and systems designed to counter missiles and drones.
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