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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of trustworthiness?
AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of trustworthiness?
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons
Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Germany plans to stand up its first dedicated drone regiment next year, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI push
The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI push
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Neros, Perennial Autonomy lead in Pentagon’s drone competition
Two companies scored highest during the second phase of a Pentagon competition to find companies that can produce high-quality, low-cost commercial drones.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Two companies scored highest during the second phase of a Pentagon competition to find companies that can produce high-quality, low-cost commercial drones. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Neros, Perennial Autonomy lead in Pentagon’s drone competition
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Ukraine’s former defense minister launches ‘Manhattan Project’ for killer robots
Mykhailo Fedorov told Defense News he wants humanoid-like robots on the battlefield within six months and an assault without infantry within a year.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Mykhailo Fedorov told Defense News he wants humanoid-like robots on the battlefield within six months and an assault without infantry within a year. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Ukraine’s former defense minister launches ‘Manhattan Project’ for killer robots
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Thales in ‘quite advanced’ talks with NATO countries on AI-powered command software
French firm Thales is “quite advanced” in discussions with a number of NATO countries about using its artificial intelligence-powered C2 system.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
French firm Thales is “quite advanced” in discussions with a number of NATO countries about using its artificial intelligence-powered C2 system. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Thales in ‘quite advanced’ talks with NATO countries on AI-powered command software
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Report: CIA warned Europe of Russian drone attack from vessels in the Mediterranean
The CIA reportedly warned European nations of a suspected Russian plot to launch explosive drones from aboard commercial vessels in the Mediterranean.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The CIA reportedly warned European nations of a suspected Russian plot to launch explosive drones from aboard commercial vessels in the Mediterranean. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Report: CIA warned Europe of Russian drone attack from vessels in the Mediterranean
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Japanese Global Hawk drone splashes down in crash
A Japanese Global Hawk drone nosedived into the Sea of Japan this week, instantly slashing the country’s fleet of these drones by a third.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A Japanese Global Hawk drone nosedived into the Sea of Japan this week, instantly slashing the country’s fleet of these drones by a third. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Japanese Global Hawk drone splashes down in crash
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn
AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday that “most probably” came from Russia, Italy's defense minister said. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, minister says it probably came from Russia
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the project will pave the way for the launch of a Starlink-like system for the nation. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Polish prime minister: Poland to develop its own Starlink
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone
Iran will almost certainly try to pry open the captured drone’s hardware, but the platform's software does carry built-in defenses, analysts say.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Iran will almost certainly try to pry open the captured drone’s hardware, but the platform's software does carry built-in defenses, analysts say. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Russia sends bones of medieval warrior prince to Ukraine front to boost morale
Bone fragments from the sword hand of a medieval Russian prince who won a famous victory over the Mongols have been sent to the front in Ukraine.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Bone fragments from the sword hand of a medieval Russian prince who won a famous victory over the Mongols have been sent to the front in Ukraine. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Russia sends bones of medieval warrior prince to Ukraine front to boost morale
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand
The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache
U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
U.S. tech company Anduril is pitching two drone types to accompany Poland's envisioned fleets of F-35 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Hanwha representatives said the vehicle is fitted with a more powerful version of the stationary Cheongwang laser that protects the presidential compound. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives
Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Russia was behind the failed explosive drone attack on Germany’s key Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, the authorities in Berlin have concluded. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
German government blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack with explosives
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Defense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display
A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Defense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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US military uses laser to down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border
The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the U.S.-Mexico border.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the U.S.-Mexico border. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
US military uses laser to down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones
Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Japan’s defense-procurement agency has signed a mass production procurement agreement for interceptor drones made using 3D printers. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus C-UAS interceptor drones
The Royal Netherlands Navy plans to equip its fleet with a new counter-UAS capability from defense firm Destinus.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Royal Netherlands Navy plans to equip its fleet with a new counter-UAS capability from defense firm Destinus. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Dutch Navy to equip fleet with Destinus C-UAS interceptor drones
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Patria to join with Ukraine’s General Cherry to make drones in Finland
Finnish defense company Patria is teaming up with Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry to jointly develop drones and start production in Finland.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Finnish defense company Patria is teaming up with Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry to jointly develop drones and start production in Finland. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Patria to join with Ukraine’s General Cherry to make drones in Finland
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe
After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission.
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C4ISRNET @c4isrnet.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe
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