DARPA's next-gen flying wing drone X-plane set to fly this year

Looking like a miniature B-21 bomber, DARPA has shown off its new Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) program…

Watch: USAF shows off cutting-edge X-67A's maiden flight

The US Air Force has released a video of the maiden flight of its XQ-67A demonstrator drone. Taken on February…

Night vision goggles get thermal imaging upgrade via clip-on module

Night vision goggles and thermal imaging scopes are both useful pieces of kit in their own right, but combining the…

Updated mobile missile system targets NATO rearming efforts

Rheinmetall has taken the wraps off GMARS, the new Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System developed with Lockheed Martin. It could…

Suitcase-sized laser weapon takes down drones in Australian Army tests

The Australian Department of Defence has demonstrated what is not only the country’s first laser weapon, but what is billed…

Rolls-Royce hybrid stealth engine helps conceal armored vehicles

Aiming to make armored vehicles stealthier, Rolls-Royce is using this year’s Eurosatory defense trade fair to debut a new concept…

Video: First look at DARPA's massive Manta Ray drone in action

Northrop Grumman has revealed more details on its robotic Manta Ray submersible in some new videos. These include a 4K…

K9 GEN4 'hel-mutt' protects action dogs

If your doggo wants to join the armed forces, law enforcement, rescue services, or just look badass while guarding the…

€9 million in military robots ordered from German startup by NATO

ARX Robotics has just received €9 million (US$9.7M) from the NATO Innovation Fund to develop a series of robust unmanned…

Airbus Wingman concept gives stealthy look at aerial combat future

Bringing some flash to military aviation, Airbus is showing off its Wingman drone concept this week at the International Aerospace…