Event   AI   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Cristina Stassis

U.S. Air Force takes WarMatrix operational: AI-enabled wargaming to keep human judgment central

The U.S. Air Force has fielded WarMatrix, an AI-powered wargaming system designed to keep human judgment central to analysis. WarMatrix was marked operational during a late-March event, signaling progress in modernizing the service’s operational analysis capabilities with AI while maintaining a human-in-the-loop approach.

Also: AirForceTimes, c4isrnet.com and Military Times
2026-04-15T23:13:00.733819-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US Army’s MQ-1C Gray Eagle ERs to get ELINT capability

By FlightGlobal: The US Army’s General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-1C unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are to receive an electronic intelligence (ELINT) capability.

2026-04-15T20:55:57.369747-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press • Konstantin Toropin

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

By Associated Press: The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has broken the U.S. record for the longest deployment since the Vietnam War.

Also: Military Times and 3 more
2026-04-15T15:15:08.188569-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Russia cites growing interest in Su-57 exports, but confirmed customers remain unclear

By Air Data News: Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said it signed export agreements involving the Sukhoi Su-57 during the DSA-2026 defense exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, though it did not disclose the number of aircraft, customers or delivery timelines.

2026-04-15T16:39:17.669330-07:00