UAS

Russia launches largest drone attack since start of Ukraine invasion

75 Iranian-made Shahed drones were launched against Kyiv, of which 74 were destroyed by air defenses, Ukraine said.

Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament project

The organization manages a portfolio of 17 projects including the A400M air lifter, the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone.

Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion package

The package also includes drones and drone-defense systems, demining vehicles, satellite communications and electronic warfare equipment.

USS Thomas Hudner shoots down ‘one-way attack drones’ in the Red Sea

Thursday's intercept was the second time the warship had shot down drones in eight days.

Canada delays $3.6 billion Reaper buy until drones can work in Arctic

The need to operate at high northern latitudes requires the use of satellites and communication components not previously integrated on the MQ-9.

Replicator candidates to be chosen by early December, Pentagon says

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks laid out the timeline for Replicator, an initiative to field thousands of drones within 24 months.

Opinion

Here’s the counter-drone platforms now deployed in Ukraine

Both Ukraine and Russia have used relatively inexpensive UAS to destroy multi-million-dollar tanks, air defenses, helicopters and aircraft.

Opinion

The ‘Replicator’ dilemma: When mass isn’t enough

The Pentagon should match its big investment in attritable autonomy with smarter targeting, the author argues.

China taps Mideast airshow to prime regional defense cooperation

U.S. military officials have described a trend of Beijing trying to displace regional countries' ties with Washington.

How the US strikes a balance in responding to attacks on its forces

According to the Pentagon, Iranian-backed militants have launched 61 attacks on bases and facilities housing U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17

Brazilian firm Mac Jee unveils exploding drone, with demo in months

A demonstration of the drone is scheduled for next year during the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia.

Opinion

Changing video bit rate on the fly can boost the effectivness of ISR

The video-based intelligence provided by ISR platforms is critical to the situational awareness and effective decision-making needed for mission success.

Opinion

Unmanned systems are only as capable as their networks

The current discussion on the use of drones and robotic unmanned systems tends to overlook the pressing challenges of their connectivity.

General Atomics fires back at critics of MQ-9 drone after downing

Experts have questioned the sustainability of flying expensive aircraft in contested environments.

Greek drone maker nears first surveillance drone sale to Athens

Hellenic Aerospace Industry wants to sell its surveillance and combat drones to the Greek armed forces first before pitching to international customers.

Congress passes stopgap funding bill, hampering Pentagon initiatives

Congress averted a shutdown with a second short-term funding bill, but the lack of a full budget is delaying Pentagon contracting and key initiatives.