Robotics

Drone attacks on US troops in Middle East rise to 55 in under a month

The U.S. has struck multiple targets in Syria in retaliation.

Turkey and UAE cozy up over drone, missile cooperation

The countries have focused on strengthening bilateral ties through agreements in the defense and technology sectors, among others.

Russian arms industry banks on Dubai defense fair to show viability

State-owned Rosoboronexport had announced a new counter-drone weapon to be on display, but the equipment was nowhere to be seen.

US seeks to fund Israeli laser as Army considers Iron Beam’s potential

The U.S. Army is eyeing Iron Beam as a possible alternative laser to augment its own fire protection capability.

White House radio spectrum access plan may benefit internet, drones

As much as 2,786 megahertz of spectrum may be repurposed for wireless broadband, drones and satellites.

Opinion

Is the Army moving too fast on drone adoption?

Skipping any one of these steps, whether it be driver-assisted technology, mapping or data collection, is tantamount to "acquisition malpractice."

Hezbollah says it’s using new weapons in battles with Israeli troops

The group has been sending unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance drones into northern Israel, some of which were shot down.

Number of troops injured in drone attacks jumps to 56

Roughly half of the reported injuries are traumatic brain injuries.

Opinion

For survivable resupply, look to autonomous submarines

With the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marine should examine using UAVs to to prevent a blockade.

Number of troops injured in Middle East drone attacks now at 46

The number of overall attacks has jumped to 38 since Oct. 17.