**Russia is using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite devices in Ukraine**
Sources indicate that Russia is utilizing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite devices within Ukraine. Elon Musk’s company, initially praised for its support of Ukraine, now appears to be aiding the invaders as well.
*Author: Sam Skove, Staff Writer*
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**What reports got wrong about China’s ‘sunken nuclear submarine’**
Western news organizations have frequently overlooked crucial context and even the main facts concerning Chinese military modernization, particularly regarding reports of a ‘sunken nuclear submarine.’
*Authors: J. Michael Dahm and Peter W. Singer*
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**Ukraine’s cheap sensors are helping troops fight off waves of Russian drones**
Ukrainian forces are employing sub-$500 sensors that assist in conserving expensive air-defense missiles for more significant threats.
*Author: Audrey Decker, Staff Writer*
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**New AI-powered strike drone shows how quickly battlefield autonomy is evolving**
First-person drone piloting has become outdated as modern drones are evolving to be more autonomous, adapting to complex electronic environments to improve communication with operators.
*Author: Patrick Tucker, Science & Technology Editor*
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**Why the Navy isn’t shooting down Houthi drones with lasers yet**
A paradox is hindering the Navy’s initiative to replace costly missiles with potentially more effective energy weapons like lasers.
*Author: Patrick Tucker, Science & Technology Editor*
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**What the Army learned from its first all-digital ground vehicle design**
The Army’s top vehicle buyer stated that prototypes of the XM-30 Combat Vehicle are expected to be ready by 2025.
*Author: Lauren C. Williams, Senior Editor*
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**A group of 20-somethings built a GPS-independent drone in 24 hours—and caught the eye of US special operations forces**
This development reflects the emergence of a new class of defense industry disruptors who are innovating rapidly.
*Author: Patrick Tucker, Science & Technology Editor*
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**US-made jam-resistant drones helped Ukrainians cut through Russia EW**
Kyiv has received enhanced range and capabilities with the introduction of Shield AI’s V-BAT drones, which are designed to be resistant to electronic warfare (EW).
*Author: Patrick Tucker, Science & Technology Editor*
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**Maxar’s working on a 3D-mapping tool to replace GPS**
Officials have indicated that a new 3D-mapping tool designed to function without GPS is in development, with testing anticipated next year.
*Author: Lauren C. Williams, Senior Editor*
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**In Ukraine, a US firm tests a promising tool against GPS jammers: cell phones**
Testing is underway to determine if “networking phones together as one big distributed antenna” can effectively counter Russian electronic warfare tactics.
*Author: Patrick Tucker, Science & Technology Editor*
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**DIU orders software to drive massive drone swarms**
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is advancing efforts toward massive drone swarms, with the foundational software for the Replicator effort starting to solidify.
*Author: Patrick Tucker, Science & Technology Editor*
