Unmanned

Lockheed wins $1.1B contract to design Navy’s Integrated Combat System

The Navy is moving to a single combat system for all surface ships, which would allow for faster and easier upgrades.

Chinese defense firms show off counter-drone tech at Serbia arms show

ELINC CHina diplayed a multifunction radar jamming and electronic intelligence station that can be sold in different configurations.

Anduril to hone Ghost drone autonomy under contract with US Air Force

Ghost drones have flown over Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. The company recently unveiled an enhanced version dubbed Ghost-X.

Del Toro says Disruptive Capabilities Office to solve Navy challenges

SECNAV aims to help programs of record adjust to changing fleet requirements, and to go outside the acquisition process to solve the most urgent needs.

How Iranian, Russian arms makers shared a Belgrade trade fair hall

Iranian officials were furious that their large but remote booth got so little attention, as Russia's Rosoboronexport stall had no gear to show at all.

Kazakh startup pushes into local market for explosive drones

Kazakhstan-based Taharqa Technologies is catering to the government's desire to establish a glorious unmanned aerial vehicles program.

Swarm of loitering munitions draws attention at Serbian defense show

Jovana Jevtić, marketing manager at PR-DC, told Defense News that the firm is eying the international market more than the domestic one.

Pentagon acquisition chief LaPlante focused on boosting manufacturing

Bill LaPlante said sufficient manufacturing rates are a key concern both for the health of the industrial base and for the health of DoD stockpiles.

Griffon, Textron advance in Army’s Future Tactical UAS competition

Northrop, Sierra Nevada were eliminated in the competition to replace the service's Shadow Unmanned Aircraft Systems fleet.

Joby’s air taxis to help US Air Force usher in electric aviation era

The vehicles will first be flown remotely to shuttle cargo around Edwards Air Force Base, followed by human pilots and passengers next year.

Navy researchers test robot dogs for ship maintenance

Research teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks.

Taiwan moves closer to acquiring 160 Turkish-made Jackal drones

The Jackal has the potential to conduct airstrikes, provide air support, attack helicopters in flight and more.

Army picks four to build robotic combat vehicle prototypes

The Army will choose a single robotic vehicle from the four companies selected to build prototypes over the next year.

Opinion

What commercial autonomous technology can do for US Army modernization

The Pentagon is at an important juncture as it thinks creatively and ambitiously on how to leverage this critical new technology.

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.