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White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory

U.S. intelligence officials believe a drone plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year.

4 hours ago

US announces new $2.1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine

The new assistance package includes funding for more Patriot missile battery munitions, Hawk air defense systems and missiles, and small Puma drones.

5 hours ago

Unmanned

US Marine Corps gives update on drone, ship needs for amphibious ops

The Marine Corps is mulling future amphibious concepts and platforms, even while a Pentagon study on the near-term acquisition of amphib ships is ongoing.

France taps Naval Group for armed underwater drone study

The unmanned vehicle is meant to bolster France's focus on seabed warfare as an increasingly important military domain.

2 days ago

Milrem hails conclusion of EU robotics program amid security review

A pan-European consortium was tasked to deliver foundational building blocks for future military unmanned ground vehicle programs.

2 days ago

New robotics job field may be coming to the Marine Corps

Marine leaders aren’t yet sure how they will find or train people with the knowledge to operate autonomous systems.

4 days ago

US Marines are developing air-launched swarming munitions for helos

The Marines want long-range loitering munitions to launch from their helicopters and from the ground, as part of their Force Design 2030 modernization.

4 days ago

Air Force official’s musings on rogue drone targeting humans go viral

A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.

7 days ago

Pallets of 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine are loaded by the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.

10 days ago

Drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack blamed on Ukraine

Russia's defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed.

10 days ago

In this Feb. 11, 2016 file photo, Iranian drone Shahed-129 is displayed at a rally in Tehran, Iran.

Russia launched ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukrainian capital

The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones.

12 days ago

A handful of Blue Bear drones are seen in a field during artificial intelligence and autonomy testing among AUKUS partners in April 2023.

Swarms of AI-fueled drones, vehicles track targets in AUKUS tests

More than 70 military personnel and contractors participated in the experiment, part of the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Pillar, or Pillar 2.

2 weeks ago

Army eliminates AeroVironment from future tactical UAS competition

The US Army has whittled the competition down to four teams vying to build a Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System.

2 weeks ago

Explore the showroom floor at Spain’s FEINDEF security expo

The defense conference FEINDEF took place in Madrid, Spain, from May 17-19.

3 weeks ago

The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron completed the first round of MQ-9A Reaper ground and flight testing with the Angry Kitten ALQ-167 Electronic Countermeasures Pod at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, in April 2023.

Fur-midable: US Air Force pairs Angry Kitten jammer with Reaper drone

Angry Kitten’s name is a brew of inside joke and design goals, and is a departure from the typically terrifying military moniker, like Hellfire or Stryker.

3 weeks ago

Satellite image shows WZ-8 supersonic drone at Chinese base

A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.

3 weeks ago

Airbus tees up new surveillance drone with ‘Made in Spain’ tack

The vendor has marketed the envisioned drone as a suitable option for low-budget air forces seeking advanced capabilities.

3 weeks ago

Ukraine air defenses thwart ‘intense’ Russian missile attack on Kyiv

Six “Kinzhal” aero-ballistic missiles launched from from MiG-31K aircraft, 9 cruise missiles from ships and 3 land-based missiles targeted the capital.

3 weeks ago

Airbus SDAM maritime drone achieves milestone in French test

The Ministry of Defense wants three SDAM aircraft delivered by the end of the year.

4 weeks ago

Unmanned

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

U.S. intelligence officials believe a drone plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year.

The new assistance package includes funding for more Patriot missile battery munitions, Hawk air defense systems and missiles, and small Puma drones.

The Marine Corps is mulling future amphibious concepts and platforms, even while a Pentagon study on the near-term acquisition of amphib ships is ongoing.

The unmanned vehicle is meant to bolster France's focus on seabed warfare as an increasingly important military domain.

A pan-European consortium was tasked to deliver foundational building blocks for future military unmanned ground vehicle programs.

Marine leaders aren’t yet sure how they will find or train people with the knowledge to operate autonomous systems.

The Marines want long-range loitering munitions to launch from their helicopters and from the ground, as part of their Force Design 2030 modernization.

A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.

Russia's defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed.

The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones.

More than 70 military personnel and contractors participated in the experiment, part of the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Pillar, or Pillar 2.

The US Army has whittled the competition down to four teams vying to build a Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System.

The defense conference FEINDEF took place in Madrid, Spain, from May 17-19.

Angry Kitten’s name is a brew of inside joke and design goals, and is a departure from the typically terrifying military moniker, like Hellfire or Stryker.

A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.

The vendor has marketed the envisioned drone as a suitable option for low-budget air forces seeking advanced capabilities.

Six “Kinzhal” aero-ballistic missiles launched from from MiG-31K aircraft, 9 cruise missiles from ships and 3 land-based missiles targeted the capital.

The Ministry of Defense wants three SDAM aircraft delivered by the end of the year.