Tag: counter_drone

Pentagon Selects Four Directed-Energy Systems for Counter-Drone Pilot Program

5 Oct 2026 4:35 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War named four high-energy laser and high-powered microwave systems for JIATF-401's counter-drone pilot, which will test their performance in an operational environment to defend the homeland.

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Media Monitor: Boeing Wins Navy F/A-XX Fighter Competition as Army, Navy and Raytheon Announce Major Defense Deals

30 Sep 2026 1:03 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense Daily

Breaking Defense reports Boeing won the Navy's F/A-XX next-gen fighter contest, plus a $20.7B AMRAAM deal for Raytheon, a $7B Army counter-drone contract and a 30-MUSV Navy buy.

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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on SOF Week, Defense Tech, and Budget Needs

22 May 2026 12:57 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense is reporting from SOF Week 2026, highlighting special operations missions, new military technology, border security, Arctic coordination, and calls for increased defense spending.

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