Unmanned

Australia to focus R&D on asymmetric warfighting, chief scientist says

Australia is mulling which high-tech areas it will pursue alone or which may fall under AUKUS, as it ensures all its efforts focus on top warfighter needs.

Ukraine war inspires weapons that crack battle tanks at weakest point

Arms manufacturers are tuning their lineups to the immediate experience of the brutal, close-range fighting in Ukraine.

US sanctions firms in China , Russia, Turkey over Iran’s drone program

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high, despite the release of five American detainees from Iran this week.

Israeli companies showcase drones that take off, land vertically

IAI developed the Rotem Alpha loitering munition, capable of hovering, taking off and landing vertically.

Elbit sells SkyStriker loitering munition to mystery European customer

SkyStriker is an autonomous loitering munition that can locate, acquire and engage operator-designated targets.

Military drone crashes during test flight in Iran, injuring 2

Images of the wreckage circulating on social media suggested it was the type of drone that carries bombs.

Directed energy weapons making jump from sci-fi to real world

The U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy are all, right now, attempting to fold directed-energy systems into offensive and defensive capabilities.

Is the truth out there? NASA wants to help build public trust on UFOs

The agency could play a major role in data collection and further research objects of unknown origins in Earth’s atmosphere.

Opinion

DJI isn’t the only Chinese drone threat to US security. Meet Autel.

Here is what the Biden administration and Congress must do to secure U.S. critical infrastructure and the American people.

Navy’s Triton drone squadron returns to Guam

The unmanned Tritons rotating through Guam received sensor upgrades since their last deployment.

Opinion

Army of coders needed to make Replicator drone initiative a success

The program should be the first to acknowledge that both software and data production need to be core military competencies, the authors argue.

Australian, UK and US tech companies already reaping AUKUS benefits

Australian, UK and US companies may see greater collaboration under AUKUS. But they're not waiting on official details - many are working together already.

Ukraine seeks upper hand in cat-and-mouse game of naval drones

Russian forces have learned from recent attacks with explosive-laden unmanned surface vessels, according to experts.

Production capacity, readiness key to Replicator success

The Pentagon's acquisition chief said this week that as DoD considers which systems to field through Replicator, production capacity will be a key factor.

See the ultralight cardboard drone donated to Ukraine

Made with cardboard, wooden dowels and rubber bands, this disposable drone adds another flexible option to militaries around the world — including Ukraine.

French-British underwater drone proves de-mining ability, says Thales

The MMCM system is meant to detect, identify and neutralize mines up to 300 meters deep, compared to 120 meters today.