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China spy balloon moving east over US, Pentagon says

China claims balloon is weather research “airship” that blew off course.

2 days ago

Chinese surveillance balloon detected over Montana

There are no immediate plans to shoot it down, due to concerns about debris. But steps have been taken to prevent the collection of sensitive information.

2 days ago

Unmanned

India to boost defense spending 13%, with billions for new weapons

The capital expenditure is meant for the procurement of weapons and platforms and payment of outstanding committed liabilities for past defense contracts.

Ukraine plans to spend $540 million on drones this year

“This is just the beginning. After all, this is not only about the needs of aerial reconnaissance,” Ukraine's defense minister said.

4 days ago

General Atomics’ air-launched ‘Eaglet’ gets its wings

Gray Eagle manufacturer General Atomics in conjunction with the U.S. Army launched its Eaglet Air-Launched Effects from a Gray Eagle for the first time.

5 days ago

U.S. Marines conduct autonomous breaches with Assault Breacher Vehicles during the Robotic Complex Breach Concept experiment at Yakima Training Center in Yakima, Washington, April 27, 2019.

Pentagon’s AI chief says data labeling is key to win race with China

"If we're going to beat China, and we have to beat China in AI," CDAO Craig Martell said, "we have to find a way to label at scale."

10 days ago

Pentagon updates autonomous weapons policy to account for AI advances

The Pentagon's director of emerging tech policy said the changes incorporate the Defense Department's vision for AI.

11 days ago

Greece builds first locally made combat drone

The Grypas will serve as a multipurpose system equipped for combat assignments.

12 days ago

Xtend to supply multi-drone operating system to Israel

The man-unmanned teaming and ability to control these drones is a key issue, including the use of “drone swarms.”

12 days ago

Documents reveal secret customer of Hero-30 kamikaze drones

Here's the European NATO member who is set to receive Hero-30 loitering munitions this year as an “urgent mission requirement.”

13 days ago

IAI unveils ‘Point Blank’ missile for US Irregular Warfare office

IAI says that the system answers the battlefield requirement to provide tactical units ranging in size from small tactical teams to battalion level.

13 days ago

Epirus wins $66M Army contract for drone-frying Leonidas microwave kit

High-power microwave systems use bursts of energy to disrupt, degrade or destroy distant electronics.

13 days ago

Defense Innovation Unit eyes partnerships for drone-vetting effort

DIU's Blue UAS has become the government standard for certifying drones that meet federal cybersecurity and supply chain requirements.

2 weeks ago

Will the Ukraine war slow Russia’s Arctic push?

Drones could offer the West an opening to catch up with Russia, bogged down in Ukraine, in establishing a foothold in the warming Arctic.

3 weeks ago

Elbit to supply British Army with Magni-X drones

The contract is part of British efforts to more widely incorporate drones within the Army’s Human Machine Teaming project.

3 weeks ago

How South Korea plans to buoy its counter-drone capabilities

South Korea failed to shoot down five North Korean drones that entered its airspace. Here's how the country plans to ensure history doesn't repeat itself.

3 weeks ago

US Navy more certain of role for medium surface drones following tests

Success with small USVs made the Navy rethink more expensive medium ones. But success with medium USVs in 2022 has secured their future in the fleet.

3 weeks ago

More can be done to ban US government use of Chinese drones

The U.S. national security community must eschew companies and supply chains controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.

3 weeks ago

How big of a fleet? A look at the US Navy’s size and readiness needs

Absent the personnel and support needed, additional ships could spend more time at the piers and be less capable at sea.

4 weeks ago

Air Force unit exploring uses for small drones in Mideast

Small drones could help the Air Force map unexplored areas and disrupt enemy operations.

4 weeks ago

Unmanned

Unmanned aerial systems, intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance: More and more these assets are powering military operations and informing decision-making.

China claims balloon is weather research “airship” that blew off course.

There are no immediate plans to shoot it down, due to concerns about debris. But steps have been taken to prevent the collection of sensitive information.

The capital expenditure is meant for the procurement of weapons and platforms and payment of outstanding committed liabilities for past defense contracts.

“This is just the beginning. After all, this is not only about the needs of aerial reconnaissance,” Ukraine's defense minister said.

Gray Eagle manufacturer General Atomics in conjunction with the U.S. Army launched its Eaglet Air-Launched Effects from a Gray Eagle for the first time.

"If we're going to beat China, and we have to beat China in AI," CDAO Craig Martell said, "we have to find a way to label at scale."

The Pentagon's director of emerging tech policy said the changes incorporate the Defense Department's vision for AI.

The Grypas will serve as a multipurpose system equipped for combat assignments.

The man-unmanned teaming and ability to control these drones is a key issue, including the use of “drone swarms.”

Here's the European NATO member who is set to receive Hero-30 loitering munitions this year as an “urgent mission requirement.”

IAI says that the system answers the battlefield requirement to provide tactical units ranging in size from small tactical teams to battalion level.

High-power microwave systems use bursts of energy to disrupt, degrade or destroy distant electronics.

DIU's Blue UAS has become the government standard for certifying drones that meet federal cybersecurity and supply chain requirements.

Drones could offer the West an opening to catch up with Russia, bogged down in Ukraine, in establishing a foothold in the warming Arctic.

The contract is part of British efforts to more widely incorporate drones within the Army’s Human Machine Teaming project.

South Korea failed to shoot down five North Korean drones that entered its airspace. Here's how the country plans to ensure history doesn't repeat itself.

Success with small USVs made the Navy rethink more expensive medium ones. But success with medium USVs in 2022 has secured their future in the fleet.

The U.S. national security community must eschew companies and supply chains controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.

Absent the personnel and support needed, additional ships could spend more time at the piers and be less capable at sea.

Small drones could help the Air Force map unexplored areas and disrupt enemy operations.