Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices
The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.
Unmanned
Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.
US to provide $6B to fund long-term weapons for Ukraine, officials say
The new funding — the largest tranche of USAI aid sent to date - will include a wide array of munitions for air defense, such NASAM, HIMARS and Patriots.
Army heads into competitive flight demos for future tactical drone
The Army has awarded contracts to two companies to continue on in a competition to provide a Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System.
Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats
The sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.
Opinion
Here are 4 ways to defend against unmanned ground vehicles
Like unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, UGV systems range broadly in size and mission.
Drone-killing costs must come down, says Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer
Defense companies have built and pitched everything from powerful lasers and microwaves to drones that ram their targets midair.
Here are the two companies creating drone wingmen for the US Air Force
The decision marks the service’s most significant step yet as it aims to create a series of drones using autonomous software to fly alongside piloted jets.
Boeing’s defense unit shows profit, despite $222M loss on KC-46, T-7
Boeing's chief financial officer says the company’s defense sector is on track to high single digit profit margins in the next year or two.
From customer to sanctioned ‘proliferator,’ drones extend Iran’s reach
Iranian contractors and government officials have picked up on market demand, frequenting arms expos and other events in Russia, Iraq, Qatar and more.
AUKUS allies developing undersea capabilities they can field this year
The three AUKUS navies may see advanced undersea technology like small drones and AI-enabled target recognition tools tested and fielded this year.
