Australia will buy a fourth Triton drone for maritime surveillance, despite the US Navy halting production and critics warning of vulnerability to attack.

The HCMC transport drone successfully landed on the HMS Prince of Wales, a significant Royal Navy achievement.

The technology is a hybrid, bio-inspired concept that features the ability for transpiration, and can use extra thermal energy, allowing it to capture more sunlight than conventional solar cells.

While no one can predict the long-term impact of such a new technology, AI’s next act is likely to be shaped less by futurists and more by the safeguards of our legal system.

Poland has signed an agreement with Norwegian firm Kongsberg for two naval missile units, including command vehicles and missile launchers.

Ukraine uses USVs to challenge Russian ships in the Black Sea, providing a cost-effective advantage and straining Russian defences.

Despite the tanks, artillery and other equipment supplied by Western allies, the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Moscow’s invasion has stalled. This has left many wondering what else is needed.

In preparation for a future where satellites are designed to manoeuvre in space, the Space Force’s rapid acquisition team is working to ensure ground infrastructure is ready to operate those systems.

Despite its hefty price tag, the F-35’s unparalleled capabilities make it a critical strategic aircraft; particularly considering the newer airframes Beijing and Moscow have developed.

The scientists, from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, managed to produce an even higher energy yield than last time.