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Canadian Army soldiers conduct stability operations during Exercise MAPLE RESOLVE 19 in Wainwright, Alberta, on May 15, 2019. Photo: Department of National Defence

Canada Commits $23.9M for Homegrown Military AI

The initiative will test Canadian AI technologies for data analysis, decision support, and military training before potential operational integration.
Israeli soldiers coordinate during a field operation.

Israeli Military Launches Dedicated AI Branch to Drive Autonomous Warfare

The organizational shift reflects Israel’s broader push to integrate autonomous capabilities across air, land, and maritime operations.
A UK soldier uses Babcock’s Nomad AI-powered signal intelligence platform in the field. Photo: Babcock

UK Military Receives AI Tech That Turns Intercepted Comms Into Real-Time Intel

Babcock’s system processes intercepted communications at the tactical edge, giving operators faster insight into targets, movements, and capabilities.
US Army researchers test an AI-powered platform designed to accelerate military planning and decision-making.

AI Error Nearly Sent US Forces to Intercept Chinese Ship

An AI-assisted intelligence assessment was circulated before human review exposed a critical error, prompting officials to halt planned action.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Chinese Defense Minister Adm. Dong Jun ahead of bilateral meetings in Singapore on May 31, 2024.

Beijing Pushes International Guardrails for Military AI

China is pushing for greater international coordination on military AI as tensions with the US deepen over technology, security, and governance.
Ten Ai-Petri electronic warfare systems prepared for delivery to Ukraine’s Armed Forces. Photo: Petro Poroshenko/Facebook

Ukraine Gets 10 More Ai-Petri Systems to Counter Drones

The Ukrainian-made platform combines automated target tracking, electronic jamming, and situational awareness software to counter evolving drone threats.
Ganesh C. Bora, Sambit Bhattacharya, and Burcu Adivar will lead Fayetteville State University’s new defense AI research program. Photo: Fayetteville State University

$10M Award Funds New Defense AI Research Program at Fayetteville State

The five-year initiative will support AI research, student opportunities, and new infrastructure while strengthening the university’s defense technology capabilities.
Rapta’s Manufacturing Co-Pilot uses cameras and sensor data to support real-time quality control and factory operations. Image: Rapta

Rapta Raises $8M to Put AI Quality Control on Defense Factory Floors

The Oregon startup is scaling computer vision and AI tools that help defense manufacturers improve quality control and traceability.
QinetiQ’s rapid radiography capability uses X-ray imaging to inspect body armor for structural defects. Photo: QinetiQ

AI to Help Keep Faulty Body Armor Off British Soldiers

A new radiography system will combine high-resolution imaging and automated analysis to assess protective equipment more quickly and consistently.

OpenAI Welcomes US Bills Targeting AI-Enabled Bioweapon Risks

The proposed legislation would strengthen the data and measurement infrastructure needed to assess AI risks in biological research.