NextGen Defense

@NextGen_Defense

Covering the future of defense — one breakthrough at a time. 🚀

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NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 25

A German company is developing swarm robots from live cockroaches fitted with tiny “backpacks” to take on covert intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions🔍 nextgendefense.com/cyborg-cockroa…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. A cyborg cockroach is a live insect that can be remotely steered, collect real-time data, and communicate securely in cluttered or high-risk environments.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · 13 h

A California-based firm says it has cracked one of GPS’ biggest limitations using cloud software📡 nextgendefense.com/skylark-cloud-…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. Cloud-based Skylark tech reportedly boosts GPS accuracy by 100x, enabling precise positioning for drones, robotics, automotive, and industrial devices.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · 19 h

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully flown a group of uncrewed surveillance balloons into the stratosphere, marking a key leap in its push for high-altitude intelligence capabilities🎈 nextgendefense.com/uk-spy-balloon…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. The UK Ministry of Defence's spy balloons offer near-continuous ISR, remote control, and wide-area coverage for military and civilian use.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · 20 h

South Korea showcases a drone sidekick for its upcoming KF-21 Boramae fighter jets🚀 nextgendefense.com/south-korea-lo…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. LOWUS is the KF-21 fighter’s loyal wingman drone, designed for reconnaissance, jamming, and precision strikes.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 25

Turkish firm Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering is set to equip the upcoming KAAN fighter jets with “next-generation” tools to boost their survivability against advanced radar and drone threats🛰️ nextgendefense.com/kaan-electroni…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. Turkey's KAAN fighters will soon deploy decoys creating multiple radar signatures and jammers disrupting drones against evolving smart missile threats.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 25

South Korea’s @nearthlab launches a next-gen attack drone that carries mortar shells and coordinates strikes in AI-driven swarms🛩️ nextgendefense.com/south-korea-ai…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. XAiDEN is a South Korean attack drone using AI for swarm flight, precision strikes, and operation in signal-denied areas.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 25

Canadian aerospace firm @VolatusAero has launched a new heavy-lift drone program, introducing the gasoline-powered Condor XL for long-range cargo missions🚁 nextgendefense.com/volatus-condor…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. Volatus' gasoline-powered cargo drone transports medical supplies and military gear, featuring 180-kilogram capacity and 200-kilometer operational range for logistics.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 24

A new echolocation system developed by researchers at the University of Michigan could help drones and robots “see” in darkness without cameras, laser-based sensors, or GPS🦇 nextgendefense.com/bat-inspired-s…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. Bat-inspired echolocation tech helps drones navigate in darkness using AI-trained sound recognition, no cameras, GPS, or lasers required.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 24

Turkey enters the hypersonic race with the unveiling of the Tayfun Block-4, a hypersonic ballistic missile built for high maneuverability and increased survivability🚀 nextgendefense.com/turkey-tayfun-…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. Tayfun Block-4 is Turkey’s first hypersonic missile with Mach 5 speed, 800-kilometer range, and satellite-guided precision.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 23

The Indian Air Force will soon welcome a new addition to its eye-in-the-sky fleet with the approval of the $2.4 billion Netra MKII project🛰️ nextgendefense.com/indian-air-for…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. Netra MKII project equips IAF with six AWACS featuring indigenous 360-degree radars for enhanced threat detection and command.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 23

The hydrogen-powered Z1 drone from Zepher Flight Labs reaches a new altitude milestone: 12,000 feet with a full payload🛫 nextgendefense.com/hydrogen-drone…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. The Zepher Z1 is a hydrogen-powered UAV with VTOL, 10-hour endurance, and low radar signature for high-altitude ISR missions.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 23

Two Hyderabad-based firms team up to build India’s first “dual stealth drone,” combining autonomous flight with a new material that hides platforms from both radar and infrared sensors🛩️ nextgendefense.com/india-stealth-…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. The drone will use RAMA, a nanotech stealth coating that absorbs radar and infrared, adapts to heat, and hides drones in GPS- and RF-denied areas.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 22

Turkey introduces the ALKA-KAPLAN, a hybrid combat vehicle armed with a high-energy laser weapon to detect, jam, and destroy drones on the battlefield🚜 nextgendefense.com/turkey-hybrid-…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. ALKA-KAPLAN is a hybrid combat vehicle equipped with a laser weapon, jamming system, and AI-assisted tracking to counter drone threats.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 22

China’s Kestrel Defense is testing a new exoskeleton tailored for soldiers who operate drones and advanced battlefield systems🦾 nextgendefense.com/china-exosuit-…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. The Kestrel exosuit boosts mobility and endurance for drone operators, featuring limb supports, AR displays, and possible drone deployment.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 22

A blue hybrid pickup truck equipped with lasers and AI for real-time road surface analysis is hitting the highways of Montana state🔍 nextgendefense.com/3d-truck-ai-la…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. The 3D truck's laser-based AI system spots dangerous terrain by analyzing road surfaces at highway speeds for troop protection.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 22

Spanish-based firm @KallistoAI develops a next-gen camouflage system designed to protect military assets against modern, AI-guided threats🛡️ nextgendefense.com/kallisto-shiel…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. The Kallisto Shield is a passive camo system that uses panels and decoys to disrupt visual, infrared, radar, thermal, and multispectral detection.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 21

Australian quantum tech firm Q-CTRL is moving closer to GPS-free navigation by turning to gravity🧭 nextgendefense.com/australia-firm…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. Gravity-based navigation uses quantum sensors detecting Earth's gravitational shifts, comparing changes against known maps to determine position without GPS.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 18

Engineers at the University of Illinois develop a next-gen laser component that could improve missile defenses, power directed-energy systems, and enhance laser-based sensing on drones⚡ nextgendefense.com/laser-tech-pcs…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. A redesigned PCSEL offers brighter beams, better thermal control, and long-range defense potential.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 18

After years of delays, the US Space Force has finally received a “next-generation” upgrade to the control segment of its Global Positioning System📡 nextgendefense.com/gps-control-sy…

NextGen_Defense's tweet card. The OCX system brings upgraded precision, resilience, and cybersecurity to US GPS operations after years of technical delays.

NextGen Defense@NextGen_Defense · Jul 17

German drone-maker Avilus unveils a new line of unmanned aerial vehicles that targets improvements on long-range reconnaissance, medical support, and tactical response🚁 nextgendefense.com/avilus-launche…