Palmer Luckey's startup bought an underwater drone companyAnduril is best known for its military tech, but these AUVs can be used for a mix of scientific research and warfare.By J. Fingas, 02.02.2022
Sphero spins off a new company to make robots for police, military useA BB-8 robot would be less adorable working for police.By C. Fisher, 05.20.2020
Dark-alley defense: Tech tools to keep you safeSometimes you just need an overbearing flashlight.By J. Conditt, 08.29.2019
Pentagon puts $10 billion contract on hold after Trump criticizes Amazon"They are saying it wasn't competitively bid," he said last month.By S. Dent, 08.02.2019
Germany and the Netherlands form a joint military networkIt could help soldiers from different countries fight together.By J. Fingas, 06.30.2019
US Air Force successfully shoots down multiple missiles with a laserThe test could lead to aircraft that can take down any missile threat.By J. Fingas, 05.05.2019
Microsoft and Amazon will fight for the Pentagon's $10B cloud contractProject JEDI has attracted some of the biggest tech names in the world.By R. England, 04.11.2019
What Trump means when he talks nukes at the State of the UnionNational security, North Korea, Russia and context.By J. Conditt, 01.30.2018
China reportedly tests new ballistic weapon that flies under radarThe hypersonic glide vehicle may pose a challenge to existing defense systems.By M. Locklear, 01.01.2018
16Epic's long-awaited 'Fortnite' hits consoles and PC July 25thSix years is a long time to wait.By R. LeFebvre, 06.08.2017
48The Army could save hydrogen cars from a premature deathThe military isn't put off by the high price of hydrogen-fueled vehicles and their lack of charging infrastructure.By T. Seppala, 04.05.2017
DARPA tests buoy network for fallback military comms at seaThe TUNA program is about maintaining the flow of vital data when primary networks go down.By J. Rigg, 01.06.2017
US Army's 'Phaser' could fry entire drone swarms in a volleyIt fires microwaves from a satellite dish. Sorry for the letdown, Star Trek fans.By D. Lumb, 11.14.2016
Russia hopes to block cruise missile attacks with cell towersUsing the civilian network for national defense.By A. Dalton, 10.17.2016
US military creates 'Space Mission Force' to wage satellite warThe Air Force wants to keep its "competitive advantage" in space.By S. Dent, 07.25.2016
Obama forms commission to bolster US cyber securityMembers include Microsoft Research VP Peter Lee and Uber security chief Joe Sullivan.By S. Dent, 04.14.2016
iRobot is selling off its military divisionIf only the bomb-disarming robots could vacuum.By S. Dent, 02.08.2016