UAS

US Army experiments with long-endurance drones, balloons in Philippines

The Extended Range Sensing and Effects Company used Balikatan to test capabilities as it develops requirements for the force.

Opinion

America needs to lead in drone warfare

Our allies and partners need American-made drones, not Chinese or Iranian ones.

Japan’s defense chief calls for more counter-drone tech

The move comes in the wake of drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showing a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted port.

US special forces want longer reach for rockets, snipers, robots

The new sniper rifle would replace two weapons currently in use.

Confusion swirls over Western tank caveats in Ukraine

There are no Dutch restrictions on Ukrainian forces using donated Leopard tanks in combat, as Ukrainian soldiers said they are still using US-made Abrams.

Airbus acquires small drone maker Aerovel, eyes Replicator business

Aerovel's Flexrotor drone, which Airbus now owns, can take off and land vertically as well as fly for long periods while it conducts recon missions.

SEALs want loitering munitions aboard insert/extract patrol boats

The launcher addition to the SEAL boat would hold loitering munitions, drones or other payloads.

NATO drone surveillance hours surge amid growing appetite for intel

“The North Atlantic security environment is under threat,” said Scott Bray, the assistant secretary general for intelligence and security.

Teledyne unveils Rogue 1 exploding drone sought by Marine Corps

Should the Rogue 1 drone not explode or be recalled, it can be disarmed and reused thanks to a mechanical disconnect.

Pentagon outlines systems, funding for first batch of Replicator

The announcement, while still leaving questions open, marks the first time the Pentagon has publicly discussed any system for its drone program.

Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage

A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.

Army officials question plan for future attack reconnaissance

The service did away with the pursuit of a new manned armed scout helicopter and is grappling with how to fill the gap using a network of smart drones.

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.