ARLINGTON, Va. -- Leonardo DRS announced the launch of SAGEcore, an integrated software platform linking artificial intelligence, sensors, and edge computing.

SAGEcore is designed for use on tactical platforms across multi-domain environments. It is optimized to run AI on ruggedized edge computers and is engineered to process complex data on-platform.

The platform is also optimized for the compute environments found on tactical vehicles, airborne platforms, maritime systems, and space vehicles. It processes multiple sensor feeds, including radar and infrared and a variety of intelligence broadcasts in parallel.

Source: Leonardo DRS
Associated URL: https://www.leonardodrs.com/news/press-releases/leonardo-drs-unveils-sagecore-ruggedized-ai-software-platform-for-real-time-threat-detection-and-decision-support-at-the-tactical-edge/

SAN DIEGO - The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. a new contract to add a C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS)-compliant open architecture Electronic Warfare (EW) capability onto the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

This will be the third EW capability that has been integrated into the CMOSS chassis, showing how quickly and easily new plug-and-play capabilities can be integrated into the Gray Eagle platform. Other recent additions include Electronic Attack, Communications Relay, Counter-UAS, and Signals Intelligence.

Gray Eagle’s Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) streamlines the integration of the new EW capability, which leverages previous operational demonstrations and exercises applicable to Gray Eagle Extended Range and Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) variants. This capability signals a major step forward in the ability to conduct deep sensing in the Pacific while increasing the survivability and lethality of the Gray Eagle at distances relevant in the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility.

Source: General Atomics
Associated URL: https://www.ga.com/

BRUSSELS - The European Investment Bank (EIB) wants to help Europe develop new drone countermeasures, bank head Nadia Calvino said in a letter to the European Council.

"We are working on identifying dedicated actions for...supporting with urgency initiatives to protect our people, our cities and critical infrastructure against enemy drones," Calvino said in the letter address to European Council President Antonio Costa. This will include "the construction and reinforcement of critical infrastructure to strengthen the Eastern flank."

Particularly over recent years, the EIB has steadily expanded its investment into the defense sector, bringing its total defense financing in 2025 to EUR3.5 billion ($4.1 billion).

In her letter, Calvino urged the E.U. to allow for further increases to the EIB's military lending, calling for "an increase of resources assigned to this policy priority in 2026."

The E.U. has stepped up attention to counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) requirements following multiple instances of Russian drones penetrating E.U. airspace, with leaders on the continent pursuing talks on a 'drone wall' that would build cheap and reliable systems to detect, jam, or intercept hostile drones.

"As the European Commission advances its Roadmap for Defence Readiness, we stand ready to contribute our expertise and resources to ensure its successful implementation," Calvino wrote.

Source: Euractiv
Associated URL: https://www.euractiv.com/news/exclusive-eu-investment-bank-ready-to-make-drone-defence-dreams-come-true/