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- [KH-11 KENNEN: America's Secret Spy Satellite That Watches the World From Space](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/kh-11-kennen-americas-secret-spy-satellite-that-watches-the-world-from-space.md) - The KH-11 KENNEN, codenamed CRYSTAL or the Evolved Enhanced CRYSTAL System (EECS), is thought to be one of the United States' most sophisticated optical reconnaissance satellite systems ever built. Operated by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), it is an essential part of the US space-based i…

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- [NASA Awards Amentum $974 Million Contract to Support Langley Research Center](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/nasa-awards-amentum-974-million-contract-to-support-langley-research-center.md) - Amentum has secured a $974 million, 10-year contract from NASA’s Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Hampton, Virginia. The contract, known as the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering II (CMOE II), will place Amentum in charge of a broad range of maintenance, engineering, and operational s…
- [Leidos Wins $56 Million Contract to Support U.S. Military Psychological Health and Readiness](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/leidos-wins-56-million-contract-to-support-u-s-military-psychological-health-and-readiness.md) - Leidos has been awarded a $56 million, 66-month contract by the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) to conduct behavioral-health research, operational assessments and data-driven analysis aimed at strengthening the psychological health and operational readiness of U.S. service members. What the con…
- [URSA Major to Go Public in $2.3 Billion Deal as Hypersonic Demand Grows](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/ursa-major-to-go-public-in-2-3-billion-deal-as-hypersonic-demand-grows.md) - Ursa Major Technologies, a U.S. aerospace and defense company specializing in hypersonics, solid rocket motors and space propulsion, has agreed to go public through a merger with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III. The transaction values the combined company at approximately $2.3 billion and is exp…
- [Pegasus Aero Group and SkyConnect reach a long-term, multi-aircraft UH-60 Black Hawk lease agreement](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/pegasus-aero-group-and-skyconnect-reach-a-long-term-multi-aircraft-uh-60-black-hawk-lease-agreement.md) - Pegasus Aero Group has signed a long-term, multi-aircraft lease agreement with SkyConnect Leasing for UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters, expanding its ability to support wildfire suppression, civil protection, and emergency-response missions. The agreement is designed to strengthen Pegasus’ fleet while…
- [US Navy Awards $76.6 Billion Submarine Contracts to HII and General Dynamics](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/us-navy-awards-76-6-billion-submarine-contracts-to-hii-and-general-dynamics.md) - The U.S. Navy has awarded a combined $76.6 billion package to General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding for the next generation of nuclear-powered submarines. The award covers 14 submarines, marking one of the largest investments in the U.S. undersea fleet. The package incl…
- [CENTCOM and UAE Launch Joint Task Force to Develop Military AI Capabilities](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/centcom-and-uae-launch-joint-task-force-to-develop-military-ai-capabilities.md) - U.S. Central Command has announced an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to establish a bilateral task force focused on accelerating military artificial intelligence applications. The initiative, named Task Force Talon Synapse, is expected to formally launch in the coming weeks. The task force…
- [AIM-120 AMRAAM: Inside the U.S. Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile Combat](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/aim-120-amraam-inside-the-u-s-advanced-medium-range-air-to-air-missile-combat.md) - The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a radar-guided missile designed to engage enemy aircraft beyond visual range. It entered U.S. service in 1991 and was developed as a successor to the AIM-7 Sparrow, giving fighter aircraft a more capable “fire-and-forget” weapon. Unli…
- [Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back U.S.-South Korea Military Drills Amid North Korea Tensions](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/trump-orders-pentagon-to-scale-back-u-s-south-korea-military-drills-amid-north-korea-tensions.md) - President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, arguing that the drills are costly and send what he described as an inappropriate and hostile signal to North Korea. Trump also pointed to his relationship with North Korean leade…
- [US Fires More Than 1,300 Tactical Ballistic Missiles in Major Iran Conflict](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/us-fires-more-than-1-300-tactical-ballistic-missiles-in-major-iran-conflict.md) - The U.S. military fired more than 1,300 tactical ballistic missiles during its war with Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by The Washington Post. The weapons were used during the first weeks of the conflict as American forces conducted large-scale strikes against Iranian targets. The figure…
- [US Army Funds TALUS Autonomous Vehicle to Resupply Troops in Contested Areas](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/us-army-funds-talus-autonomous-vehicle-to-resupply-troops-in-contested-areas.md) - The U.S. Army is backing TALUS, an autonomous logistics vehicle designed to move supplies to troops operating in contested areas. The system is aimed at keeping frontline units supplied without requiring soldiers to make every resupply journey themselves. The TALUS (Tactical Autonomous Logistics Ut…
- [Shield AI Scores $50 Million Navy Backing for Runway-Free X-BAT](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/shield-ai-scores-50-million-navy-backing-for-runway-free-x-bat.md) - $50 Million Vote of Confidence Shield AI has landed a $50 million investment from the U.S. Navy to push ahead with its X-BAT autonomous aircraft, a runway-free combat drone designed to bring long-range firepower to places conventional aircraft cannot reach. The funding comes through the Navy’s Runw…
- [Lockheed Martin and Partners Demonstrate AI-Powered 5G Drone Detection System](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/lockheed-martin-and-partners-demonstrate-ai-powered-5g-drone-detection-system-2.md) - Lockheed Martin and a group of technology partners have demonstrated NetSense, an AI-powered system designed to detect, track, and monitor unmanned aircraft using existing 5G network infrastructure. The July demonstration in the Miami area brought together Lockheed Martin, Verizon, NVIDIA, Keysight…
- [CENTCOM Forms First Multinational Attack-Drone Task Force Amid Iran War](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/centcom-forms-first-multinational-attack-drone-task-force-amid-iran-war.md) - U.S. Central Command is establishing Task Force Falcon Strike, described by CENTCOM as its first-ever multinational, multi-domain attack-drone task force. The initiative is intended to bring U.S. forces and regional partners together to operate one-way attack drones across the air, surface and unde…
- [RTX’s Raytheon Wins $745 Million Contract for SM-3 Block IIA Interceptors](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/rtxs-raytheon-wins-745-million-contract-for-sm-3-block-iia-interceptors.md) - RTX’s Raytheon has received a $745 million contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to produce and sustain Standard Missile-3 Block IIA (SM-3 IIA) interceptors. The award is intended to strengthen U.S. and allied missile-defense readiness as ballistic-missile threats continue to evolve.…
- [U.S. Army Expands HERO 120 Order Under $982 Million Lethal Unmanned Systems Program](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/u-s-army-expands-hero-120-order-under-982-million-lethal-unmanned-systems-program.md) - The U.S. Army is moving forward with the HERO 120 loitering munition under a major $982 million multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to Mistral Inc. and UVision Inc. The agreement falls under the Army’s Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS) program and covers procureme…
- [U.S. Army Expands Hydra-70 Rocket Production as Demand for 70mm Munitions Grows](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/u-s-army-expands-hydra-70-rocket-production-as-demand-for-70mm-munitions-grows.md) - The U.S. Army is expanding its industrial base for the Hydra-70 family of 70mm (2.75-inch) aviation rockets, awarding contracts to four companies as part of a broader effort to increase domestic ammunition production capacity. The move comes as the Army seeks additional industrial sources capable o…
- [Aurelius Systems Raises $40 Million to Advance Autonomous Counter-Drone Defense](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/aurelius-systems-raises-40-million-to-advance-autonomous-counter-drone-defense.md) - Aurelius Systems, a San Francisco-based defense technology company developing autonomous counter-drone systems, has raised $40 million in Series A funding as it moves to expand development and production of its defense platform. According to Axios Pro Rata, the round was led by Draper Associates an…
- [U.S. Navy’s $41 Billion Conventional Prompt Strike Program Faces Production Hurdles](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/u-s-navys-41-billion-conventional-prompt-strike-program-faces-production-hurdles.md) - The U.S. Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile program is facing significant production and schedule challenges, according to a July 2026 Government Accountability Office (GAO) assessment. The Navy’s lifecycle cost estimate has increased from about $31 billion for 262 missiles…
- [Rheinmetall Warns ATACMS Production Ramp-Up Will Take Years as U.S. Rebuilds Missile Stocks](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/rheinmetall-warns-atacms-production-ramp-up-will-take-years-as-u-s-rebuilds-missile-stocks.md) - Rheinmetall has warned that increasing ATACMS production will take considerably longer than two years, as the United States works to replenish depleted stocks of long-range precision missiles. The German defense company is preparing to establish an ATACMS production capability at its Unterlüß facil…
- [HII Signs Agreements Worth Up to $900 Million to Bring Robotics Into U.S. Navy Shipbuilding](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/hii-signs-agreements-worth-up-to-900-million-to-bring-robotics-into-u-s-navy-shipbuilding.md) - Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has signed seven-year, performance-based production agreements with Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics that could generate up to $900 million in shipbuilding work. The agreements are aimed at bringing advanced robotics and physical-AI technologies into U.S. Na…
- [Boeing Secures $75 Million Contract to Begin JDAM-LR Long-Range Weapon Production](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/boeing-secures-75-million-contract-to-begin-jdam-lr-long-range-weapon-production.md) - Boeing has received a $75 million U.S. Air Force undefinitized contract action (UCA) for initial production of the BSU-111/B Payload Delivery Unit (PDU) for the Joint Direct Attack Munition–Long Range (JDAM-LR). Boeing announced the award on August 5, describing it as a major milestone for the long…
- [Congressional Budget Office Estimates Trump-Class Battleship Program Could Cost Up to $275 Billion](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/congressional-budget-office-estimates-trump-class-battleship-program-could-cost-up-to-275-billion.md) - A new analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the proposed Trump-class battleship program could cost approximately $275 billion to build a fleet of 15 nuclear-powered guided-missile battleships over the coming decades. The estimate is substantially higher than earlier Navy…
- [FP-5 Flamingo Cruise Missile: Ukraine's New Long-Range Strategic Strike Weapon](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/fp-5-flamingo-cruise-missile-ukraines-new-long-range-strategic-strike-weapon.md) - The FP-5 "Flamingo" is a Ukrainian ground-launched long-range cruise missile developed by the defense company Fire Point to conduct deep-precision strikes against high-value military and industrial targets. Designed for large-scale domestic production, the missile combines a long operational range…
- [Northrop Grumman Signs $3 Billion in Missile Production Agreements to Expand U.S. Air Defense Manufacturing](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/northrop-grumman-signs-3-billion-in-missile-production-agreements-to-expand-u-s-air-defense-manufacturing.md) - Northrop Grumman has signed more than $3 billion in multi-year missile production agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin to significantly expand the manufacturing of critical components for America's air and missile defense systems. The agreements are designed to acceler…
- [Rheinmetall to Supply 72 Remote-Controlled 155 mm L/52 Weapon Systems for the British Army's RCH 155 Howitzers](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/rheinmetall-to-supply-72-remote-controlled-155-mm-l-52-weapon-systems-for-the-british-armys-rch-155-howitzers.md) - Rheinmetall has secured a major contract to supply 72 remote-controlled 155 mm L/52 weapon systems for the British Army's RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled howitzers, marking another milestone in the United Kingdom's artillery modernization program. The contract follows the UK's decision to procure 72…
- [GE Aerospace Sets Aviation Milestone with World's First High-Altitude Hybrid-Electric Flight](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/ge-aerospace-sets-aviation-milestone-with-worlds-first-high-altitude-hybrid-electric-flight.md) - GE Aerospace has completed the world's first high-altitude hybrid-electric flight demonstration, marking a significant milestone in the development of next-generation aircraft propulsion technologies. The achievement demonstrates the company's progress toward more efficient and sustainable aviation…
- [Avon Aerospace Unveils ARD-40 "Stalker" Autonomous Drone for Multi-Role Combat Operations](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/avon-aerospace-unveils-ard-40-stalker-autonomous-drone-for-multi-role-combat-operations.md) - Avon Aerospace has introduced the ARD-40 "Stalker," a Vanguard-class autonomous rotary-wing unmanned aircraft designed to perform multiple battlefield missions in highly contested environments. The platform combines troop transport, combat search and rescue (CSAR), Counter-UAS operations, and loyal…
- [SpaceX Lands $1.6 Billion U.S. Space Force Contract for 18 Falcon 9 National Security Launches](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/spacex-lands-1-6-billion-u-s-space-force-contract-for-18-falcon-9-national-security-launches.md) - SpaceX has been awarded a $1.6 billion contract by the U.S. Space Force to conduct 18 Falcon 9 launches in support of national security missions through the end of 2027. The launches will deploy military satellites supporting the Space Based Sensing and Targeting (SBST) portfolio, which is designed…
- [Firestorm Labs Raises $82 Million Series B to Scale On-Demand Defense Manufacturing at the Tactical Edge](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/firestorm-labs-raises-82-million-series-b-to-scale-on-demand-defense-manufacturing-at-the-tactical-edge.md) - Firestorm Labs has secured $82 million in Series B funding to accelerate the deployment of its expeditionary manufacturing technology, enabling military forces to produce mission-critical systems directly at the tactical edge. The funding round was led by Washington Harbour Partners and included pa…
- [United States LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM Set to Replace the Minuteman III](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/united-states-lgm-35a-sentinel-icbm-set-to-replace-the-minuteman-iii.md) - Why the U.S. Is Replacing the Minuteman III ICBM The United States is moving forward with one of the most significant overhauls of its nuclear arsenal in decades, replacing the aging LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with the next-generation LGM-35A Sentinel. The moder…
- [X-Bow Launches Buckler: A Flight-Tested, Sub-$100K Interceptor Built to Counter Mass Drone Attacks](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/x-bow-launches-buckler-a-flight-tested-sub-100k-interceptor-built-to-counter-mass-drone-attacks.md) - X-Bow Systems has unveiled Buckler, a flight-tested, low-cost interceptor designed to defeat Group 3 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at supersonic speeds. Introduced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, the interceptor is priced at under $100,000 per unit, offering a significantly more affo…
- [U.S. Air Force placed a limited purchase order for the Guardian Rotary-Wing Interceptor](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/u-s-air-force-placed-a-limited-purchase-order-for-the-guardian-rotary-wing-interceptor.md) - Powerus, a Florida-based autonomous systems company founded by former U.S. Army Special Operations veterans, says its Guardian rotary-wing interceptor has achieved thousands of successful field intercepts against hostile Group 3 unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The company positions the Guardian as a…
- [L3Harris Delivers RS-25 Engines for Artemis III Moon Mission](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/l3harris-delivers-rs-25-engines-for-artemis-iii-moon-mission.md) - L3Harris Delivers RS-25 Engines for Artemis III L3Harris Technologies has delivered the RS-25 rocket engines that will power NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) during the historic Artemis III mission. The delivery marks another major milestone in preparing the first crewed lunar landing mission of th…
- [HII Secures U.S. Navy Option-Year Contract for Lionfish Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Production](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/hii-secures-u-s-navy-option-year-contract-for-lionfish-unmanned-undersea-vehicle-production.md) - HII has been awarded an option-year production contract to continue manufacturing the U.S. Navy's Lionfish Small Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (SUUV), reinforcing the Navy's investment in autonomous undersea warfare capabilities, including naval missions, mine countermeasures, intelligence, surveillanc…
- [U.S. Army Awards AeroVironment $117.3 Million Contract for P550™ UAS Production](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/u-s-army-awards-aerovironment-117-3-million-contract-for-p550tm-uas-production.md) - AeroVironment Wins Major U.S. Army Production Contract AeroVironment has received a $117.3 million production contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture its P550™ Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). The award supports the Army's effort to expand tactical uncrewed aviation capabilities by providing a ve…
- [Northrop Grumman Manta Ray Autonomous Long-Endurance Underwater Vehicle for Persistent Maritime Surveillance and Undersea Warfare](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/northrop-grumman-manta-ray-autonomous-long-endurance-underwater-vehicle-for-persistent-maritime-surveillance-and-undersea-warfare.md) - A New Generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Northrop Grumman's Manta Ray is an experimental uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) developed under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to demonstrate long-duration autonomous operations beneath the ocean surface. Inspired by the mo…
- [General Dynamics Secures $400.4 Million Space Development Agency Contract for Next-Generation Military Space Network](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/general-dynamics-secures-400-4-million-space-development-agency-contract-for-next-generation-military-space-network.md) - General Dynamics Awarded $400.4 Million SDA Contract General Dynamics Mission Systems has secured a $400.4 million contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to develop the ground segment for Tranche 3 of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The contract covers software deve…
- [Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS: The Flying Radar That Gives Air Forces Eyes Across the Battlefield](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/boeing-e-3-sentry-awacs-the-flying-radar-that-gives-air-forces-eyes-across-the-battlefield.md) - The Airborne Early Warning Platform The Boeing E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) is one of the world's most recognizable military aircraft, serving as an airborne command center that provides long-range radar surveillance, air battle management, and command-and-control capabili…
- [CoAspire Wins $70 Million U.S. Navy Contract for Affordable Coalition Cruise Missile Program](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/coaspire-wins-70-million-u-s-navy-contract-for-affordable-coalition-cruise-missile-program.md) - U.S. Navy Selects CoAspire for CHAOS Missile Program The U.S. Navy has awarded CoAspire a $70 million Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to develop an affordable, ground-launched cruise missile for its new Coalition Heterogeneous Affordable Offensive Strike (CHAOS) program. The contract co…
- [Lockheed Martin Reports Strong Q2 2026 Results as Record $230 Billion Backlog Signals Long-Term Defense Growth](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/lockheed-martin-reports-strong-q2-2026-results-as-record-230-billion-backlog-signals-long-term-defense-growth.md) - Lockheed Martin Reports 11% Sales Growth in Q2 2026 Lockheed Martin reported a strong second quarter of 2026, driven by rising global demand for missile defense systems, advanced combat aircraft, and strategic military technologies. The company announced sales of $20.1 billion, representing an 11%…
- [Lockheed Martin's Morfius X-Rotor Built to Counter Drone Swarms with High-Power Microwave Technology](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/lockheed-martins-morfius-x-rotor-built-to-counter-drone-swarms-with-high-power-microwave-technology.md) - Lockheed Martin Reveals MORFIUS X-Rotor to Counter Drone Attacks. The MORFIUS X-Rotor, a sophisticated reusable air-defense missile designed to take on drone threats, made its public debut at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. Instead of utilizing explosive warheads to destroy an enemy dro…
- [U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III: The Strategic Airlifter That Powers Global Military Operations](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/u-s-air-force-c-17-globemaster-iii-the-strategic-airlifter-that-powers-global-military-operations.md) - The Backbone of U.S. Strategic Airlift The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is among the most capable strategic military transport aircraft in existence, playing a central role in the U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC). Manufactured by Boeing, it can deliver personnel, vehicles, heavy cargo and…
- [Lockheed Martin Unveils Lower-Cost Patriot Interceptor as Global Air Defense Demand Surges](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/lockheed-martin-unveils-lower-cost-patriot-interceptor-as-global-air-defense-demand-surges.md) - Air defense systems-and particularly ground-based ones like Raytheon's NASAMS and its predecessors or Lockheed Martin's Patriot system-have received increasing amounts of attention as states bolster their capabilities to defend against ballistic, cruise, and other missiles. As countries expand thei…
- [U.S. Navy Awards $850 Million for Trident II D5 Missile Modernization](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/u-s-navy-awards-850-million-for-trident-ii-d5-missile-modernization.md) - U.S. Navy Invests in Trident II D5 Modernization The US Navy has given Lockheed Martin an $850 million contract for modernization work on the Trident II D5 SLBM under the missile's Life Extension Program (LEP). Work will ensure the missile can maintain its readiness, safety, and mission success int…
- [RTX's Raytheon Doubles Global Stinger Missile Production to Meet Growing Demand](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/rtxs-raytheon-doubles-global-stinger-missile-production-to-meet-growing-demand.md) - Raytheon Expands Stinger Missile Manufacturing: Raytheon's production output of FIM-92 Stinger missiles is set to receive a significant boost from the US and allied countries, which are demanding more supply for the MANPAD. The Raytheon business is boosting capacity, modernising manufacturing lines…
- [Lockheed Martin Wins $502 Million Contract to Support U.S. Army AH-64 Apache Helicopters](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/lockheed-martin-wins-502-million-contract-to-support-u-s-army-ah-64-apache-helicopters.md) - Lockheed Martin Secures Major AH-64 Apache Support Contract: Lockheed Martin Secures Post-Production Contract for U.S. Army AH-64 Apache Fleet Washington, D.C., December 18, 2008 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has received a $502 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide post-production support…
- [Pentagon Invests $847 Million in Next-Generation Laser Weapons for the U.S. Military](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/pentagon-invests-847-million-in-next-generation-laser-weapons-for-the-u-s-military.md) - The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight contracts of up to $847 million to accelerate the deployment of new-generation, containerized, field-deployable high-energy laser (HEL) weapon systems. These systems are intended to support laser systems as…
- [Sirena Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV): The Future of Autonomous Naval Warfare](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/sirena-uncrewed-surface-vehicle-usv-the-future-of-autonomous-naval-warfare.md) - The Sirena Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) is a fully autonomous marine vessel engineered to perform various naval and maritime security tasks. Crewless in its operation, this maritime vehicle uses its sophisticated navigation, sensor, communications, and autonomous control software systems to execu…
- [Oshkosh Defense Unveils Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/oshkosh-defense-unveils-family-of-multi-mission-autonomous-vehicles.md) - Oshkosh Defense unveiled its new Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles (FMAV) this week. A new generation of robotic ground vehicles, the FMAVs are intended to enhance military operations by providing robotic capabilities with advanced autonomy and modularity for future battlefield support. O…
- [Ohio-Class Submarines: America's Most Powerful Nuclear-Powered Submarines](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/ohio-class-submarines-americas-most-powerful-nuclear-powered-submarines.md) - Perhaps one of the most significant and longest-lasting submarine designs in history, the United States Navy has operated its nuclearly powered class since the early 1980s. Providing the United States with one of its most important strategic naval assets, the Ohio-class submarine offers stealth cap…
- [FGM-148 Javelin: The Fire-and-Forget Anti-Tank Missile Explained](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/fgm-148-javelin-the-fire-and-forget-anti-tank-missile-explained.md) - The FGM-148 Javelin is a shoulder-fired, man-portable anti-tank guided missile designed for attacking heavily armored vehicles, fortified sites, and other battlefield targets. In service since the mid-1990s, the system has grown to be one of the world’s best-known anti-armor systems because of its…
- [IM-SHORAD: The U.S. Army's Mobile Air Defense System Built on the Stryker](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/im-shorad-the-u-s-armys-mobile-air-defense-system-built-on-the-stryker.md) - Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) Mobile Air Defense System. The Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) system is a mobile air defense system created for the U.S. Army, the purpose of which is to protect ground maneuver forces against a broad spectrum of contemporar…
- [Anduril Industries: The Company Behind Modern Drone Warfare and AI-Powered Defense](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/anduril-industries-the-company-behind-modern-drone-warfare-and-ai-powered-defense.md) - Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm founded in 2017 whose goal is to create state-of-the-art autonomous systems, AI, and software for today’s warfare and national security efforts. Instead of traditional arms, they combine AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and sensor systems…
- [From Washington to the Battlefield: How the Pentagon Directs Military Operations](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/from-washington-to-the-battlefield-how-the-pentagon-directs-military-operations.md) - Pentagon Headquarters for U.S. Department of Defense and Global Network Of Military Bases The Department of Defense (DoD) is headquartered at the Pentagon, located in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Although, military bases are found in every U.S. State, in addition to many all…
- [Palantir Gotham: The Intelligence Software Transforming Modern Military Analysis](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/palantir-gotham-the-intelligence-software-transforming-modern-military-analysis.md) - Palantir Gotham, a premier intelligence analysis tool built by Palantir Technologies, empowers governmental and defense sectors to ingest, organize, and analyze vast quantities of intelligence data. Unlike the common conception of surveillance, Gotham serves as a safe workspace where designated use…
- [Inside THAAD: The U.S. Missile Defense Shield Protecting Against Ballistic Missiles](https://www.warfaredecoded.com/inside-thaad-the-u-s-missile-defense-shield-protecting-against-ballistic-missiles.md) - The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system is the United States' premier ballistic missile defense platform. Its objective is to intercept short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in the final stage of their trajectory, i.e., at the high altitudes that their trajectory…
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