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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Explore the showroom floor at Spain’s FEINDEF security expo
The defense conference FEINDEF took place in Madrid, Spain, from May 17-19.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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