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South Korea just held its first "pitch day" connecting startups directly with military officials to solve defense challenges with civilian tech. More than 400 innovators showed off solutions from AI reconnaissance to logistics robots.
The US Air Force just proved it can airlift a complete 5-megawatt nuclear power station anywhere in the world and have it running within days. This breakthrough could transform not just military operations, but disaster response and remote healthcare delivery worldwide.
The UK's Royal Navy is trialing tiny robotic sailboats that harness wind and solar power for ocean surveillance. The eco-friendly fleet could transform how navies monitor vast stretches of sea without burning fossil fuels.
Fighter pilots in the Netherlands are learning to fly with AI technology that reads their brainwaves and adjusts training difficulty in real time. The system creates personalized training that keeps pilots challenged without overwhelming them.
Dutch Air Force pilots are testing brain-reading AI that measures their mental workload in real time and adjusts virtual reality training on the fly. The technology aims to keep trainee pilots challenged but not overwhelmed during simulations.
Germany just launched a new defense innovation center that could save lives by getting cutting-edge technology to the frontlines faster. The facility near Munich will fast-track drone tech and AI while partnering with universities and startups.
South Korea's military is adopting wireless tracking technology to monitor firearms and reduce soldier suicides, which account for nearly 72% of military deaths. A special committee recommended the move after extensive consultations with front-line units.