Tag: military modernization

US Navy Secretary John Phelan orders new leadership posts to fast-track robotic and autonomous systems across the fleet.

US Army soldiers in Poland used the BLADE system to detect and destroy drones within seconds during Project Flytrap 4.0 live-fire tests.

US Army invests $1.7 billion more in Raytheon’s LTAMDS radar, a 360° defense system built to counter hypersonics and modern air threats.

Pentagon kills JCIDS, betting speed over red tape—can faster weapons fielding outpace China without losing joint force rigor?

Kick off your Friday with SOFREP’s Morning Brief – the latest on defense and global affairs, August 8, 2025.

The US Army modernizes its Prepositioned Stocks with drones, AI, and smart tech, boosting readiness and efficiency for future challenges.

Lockheed Martin’s $4.9B contract to deliver the long-range Precision Strike Missile to the US Army marks a new era in strike capabilities.

Kim Jong Un oversees North Korea’s successful anti-aircraft missile test and reaffirms unwavering support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The USCG adds the 59th Sentinel-class cutter, USCGC Earl Cunningham—enhancing security with speed, firepower, and heroic legacy.

The US Coast Guard’s cutter upgrades are facing delays, but new ships like NSCs and FRCs will soon boost its power at sea.

The US Air Force teams up with Parsons to integrate a cutting-edge directed energy system into JLTV, boosting ordnance disposal capabilities.

The US Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon is almost here—fast, precise, and ready to shake up military power.