Robotics

White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory

U.S. intelligence officials believe a drone plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year.

5 hours ago

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.

6 hours ago

Unmanned Systems

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.

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.

2 days ago

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.

4 days ago

Pallets of 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine are loaded by the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

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.

10 days ago

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.

10 days ago

In this Feb. 11, 2016 file photo, Iranian drone Shahed-129 is displayed at a rally in Tehran, Iran.

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.

12 days ago

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.

2 weeks ago

Airbus SDAM maritime drone achieves milestone in French test

The Ministry of Defense wants three SDAM aircraft delivered by the end of the year.

4 weeks ago

US Air Force wants drone wingmen to bring ‘mass’ airpower on a budget

The Air Force plans to collect industry's ideas for creating drone wingmen and use them to flesh out how it might use collaborative combat aircraft.

4 weeks ago

Hyper-enabling special ops will transform missions

New tech for language and text translation, as well as secure data transfer, gives operators an edge.

4 weeks ago

Driverless boats, enduring sensors on the special ops maritime menu

Sensors that can run for weeks or month are on the wish list.

4 weeks ago

SOCOM wants new industry pitches to connect autonomous tech

The goal is for government and industry officials to connect autonomous technology to work together.

4 weeks ago

French vision for an autonomous Europe proves elusive

Russia's war against Ukraine has led to some fresh soul-searching in Europe about the continent's reliance on the United States for security.

4 weeks ago

Israeli defense firms see opportunities to rearm Europe

Rafael, Elbit and IAI look for new sales after equipment donations to Ukraine have depleted European nations' arsenals.

5 weeks ago

Soldiers field-test technology, innovation at West Virginia mine

The Driving Innovation in Realistic Training event aimed to involve soldiers in developing and field-testing new tactics and technology.

5 weeks ago

Marine Corps wants $13M for automated war zone air delivery drones

The systems are designed to carry payloads of up to 150 pounds over distances of up to nine miles in containers secured underneath.

5 weeks ago

The operational — and political — benefits of Turkey’s new warship

What happens when you're removed from the F-35 program? In Turkey, drones take its place.

5 weeks ago

A key component in training, simulation, modeling and performing dangerous operations, robotics are playing a growing role in how the military does its job.

U.S. intelligence officials believe a drone plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year.

The new assistance package includes funding for more Patriot missile battery munitions, Hawk air defense systems and missiles, and small Puma drones.

The unmanned vehicle is meant to bolster France's focus on seabed warfare as an increasingly important military domain.

A pan-European consortium was tasked to deliver foundational building blocks for future military unmanned ground vehicle programs.

Marine leaders aren’t yet sure how they will find or train people with the knowledge to operate autonomous systems.

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.

Russia's defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed.

The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones.

The US Army has whittled the competition down to four teams vying to build a Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System.

The Ministry of Defense wants three SDAM aircraft delivered by the end of the year.

The Air Force plans to collect industry's ideas for creating drone wingmen and use them to flesh out how it might use collaborative combat aircraft.

New tech for language and text translation, as well as secure data transfer, gives operators an edge.

Sensors that can run for weeks or month are on the wish list.

The goal is for government and industry officials to connect autonomous technology to work together.

Russia's war against Ukraine has led to some fresh soul-searching in Europe about the continent's reliance on the United States for security.

Rafael, Elbit and IAI look for new sales after equipment donations to Ukraine have depleted European nations' arsenals.

The Driving Innovation in Realistic Training event aimed to involve soldiers in developing and field-testing new tactics and technology.

The systems are designed to carry payloads of up to 150 pounds over distances of up to nine miles in containers secured underneath.

What happens when you're removed from the F-35 program? In Turkey, drones take its place.