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Four companies win contracts to build the Air Force’s Skyborg drone
Each company has the chance to win up to $400 million. Here’s what’s next.
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Navy issues $14M more for continued Knifefish testing
Designed to be deployed from a littoral combat ship, the Knifefish unmanned undersea vehicle will detect mines and help the host vessel steer clear.
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Congress skeptical of Navy’s unmanned vessels plans
The U.S. Navy wants $464 million to purchase two Overlord large unmanned surface vehicle prototypes and continue research and development in that area, but legislators are skeptical that the technology is ready for that level of investment.
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DoD hands out $84 million in recovery funds for small drone makers and a space firm
The money will support seven companies the Pentagon feels the need to protect.
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Marine Corps buys dozens of SkyRaider drones
FLIR Systems says the R80D SkyRaider is the company’s most advanced military small unmanned aerial system
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Army selects eight counter-drone systems for the joint force
An Army assessment has narrowed down the number of counter-drone systems that will continue receiving investment from the joint force as the Pentagon looks to reduce redundancy.
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Navy buys two used MQ-9A Reaper drones
The U.S. Marine Corps has been using the two drones in Afghanistan in a Contractor Owned Contractor Operated agreement since September 2018.
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AI-infused training coming for drone pilots, sensor ops
The new RPA program takes some cues from the Air Force’s Pilot Training Next program.
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Vertical lift drones brigades are assessing fly quieter with more survivability, soldiers say
The Army wants an RQ-7 Shadow replacement that will be quieter, more maneuverable and more expeditious.
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All aboard the Sea Train!
DARPA’s Sea Train concept looks to enable a convoy of medium-sized unmanned vessels to travel across the ocean without refueling, before splitting up to conduct independent operations.
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Four companies win contracts to build the Air Force’s Skyborg drone
Each company has the chance to win up to $400 million. Here’s what’s next.
-
Navy issues $14M more for continued Knifefish testing
Designed to be deployed from a littoral combat ship, the Knifefish unmanned undersea vehicle will detect mines and help the host vessel steer clear.
-
Congress skeptical of Navy’s unmanned vessels plans
The U.S. Navy wants $464 million to purchase two Overlord large unmanned surface vehicle prototypes and continue research and development in that area, but legislators are skeptical that the technology is ready for that level of investment.
-
DoD hands out $84 million in recovery funds for small drone makers and a space firm
The money will support seven companies the Pentagon feels the need to protect.
-
Marine Corps buys dozens of SkyRaider drones
FLIR Systems says the R80D SkyRaider is the company’s most advanced military small unmanned aerial system
-
Army selects eight counter-drone systems for the joint force
An Army assessment has narrowed down the number of counter-drone systems that will continue receiving investment from the joint force as the Pentagon looks to reduce redundancy.
-
Navy buys two used MQ-9A Reaper drones
The U.S. Marine Corps has been using the two drones in Afghanistan in a Contractor Owned Contractor Operated agreement since September 2018.
-
AI-infused training coming for drone pilots, sensor ops
The new RPA program takes some cues from the Air Force’s Pilot Training Next program.
-
Vertical lift drones brigades are assessing fly quieter with more survivability, soldiers say
The Army wants an RQ-7 Shadow replacement that will be quieter, more maneuverable and more expeditious.
-
All aboard the Sea Train!
DARPA’s Sea Train concept looks to enable a convoy of medium-sized unmanned vessels to travel across the ocean without refueling, before splitting up to conduct independent operations.
-
Four companies win contracts to build the Air Force’s Skyborg drone
Each company has the chance to win up to $400 million. Here’s what’s next.
-
Navy issues $14M more for continued Knifefish testing
Designed to be deployed from a littoral combat ship, the Knifefish unmanned undersea vehicle will detect mines and help the host vessel steer clear.
-
Congress skeptical of Navy’s unmanned vessels plans
The U.S. Navy wants $464 million to purchase two Overlord large unmanned surface vehicle prototypes and continue research and development in that area, but legislators are skeptical that the technology is ready for that level of investment.
-
DoD hands out $84 million in recovery funds for small drone makers and a space firm
The money will support seven companies the Pentagon feels the need to protect.
-
Marine Corps buys dozens of SkyRaider drones
FLIR Systems says the R80D SkyRaider is the company’s most advanced military small unmanned aerial system
-
Army selects eight counter-drone systems for the joint force
An Army assessment has narrowed down the number of counter-drone systems that will continue receiving investment from the joint force as the Pentagon looks to reduce redundancy.
-
Navy buys two used MQ-9A Reaper drones
The U.S. Marine Corps has been using the two drones in Afghanistan in a Contractor Owned Contractor Operated agreement since September 2018.
-
AI-infused training coming for drone pilots, sensor ops
The new RPA program takes some cues from the Air Force’s Pilot Training Next program.
-
Vertical lift drones brigades are assessing fly quieter with more survivability, soldiers say
The Army wants an RQ-7 Shadow replacement that will be quieter, more maneuverable and more expeditious.
-
All aboard the Sea Train!
DARPA’s Sea Train concept looks to enable a convoy of medium-sized unmanned vessels to travel across the ocean without refueling, before splitting up to conduct independent operations.



