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Ukraine, NATO eye tech trials for intercepting Russia’s cabled drones
Drones operating via fiber-optic wires are a new military challenge globally, as they are largely immune to jamming and interception attempts.
China claims breakthrough in electromagnetic launch system for aircraft carrier
With this breakthrough, China will now be able to proceed with plans to build its third aircraft carrier.
By Mike Yeo
Trump's armada: Navy assembles 3 carriers in Asia for the president’s visit
The Navy’s rare move to simultaneously surge to three aircraft carriers in the Pacific will create a major display of American sea power.
Starting off small: Army grapples with bringing robotics into fold
Is the Army ready to bring robotics and autonomy into its ground formations, or is it still just over the rainbow?
By Jen Judson
Replacing the 'Air Force One' fleet literally takes an act of Congress [Commentary]
There seems to be almost unanimous agreement — a rarity in Congress — that the president’s current aerial fleet needs to be replaced.
By Rep. Rob Wittman
Skyraider 2? The Air Force may bring back Vietnam-style combat plane
The Air Force’s legendary A-1E Skyraiders proved their mettle in the skies over Vietnam. Air Force leaders now see a similar need for a low-cost, slower-moving aircraft for missions in low-threat environments.
By Kent Miller
RQ-7 Shadows to get improved engine, mission computers
The $41 million contract, which was awarded last month, includes funds to integrate and qualify the Block 3 modifications as well as 36 upgrade kits.
By Valerie Insinna
The Army is working on combat-deployable robots
Unmanned vehicles in ground combat units will likely first serve in resupply, transport and other logistics-based roles, said a lead Army Research Laboratory researcher.
By Todd South
Army to test counter-drone MATV upgrade in combat next year
Leonardo DRS has snagged a production contract for vehicle-mounted weapon systems developed to shoot down and disable small drones, and Army will put the system through its paces in combat next year.
By Valerie Insinna
Can North Korea shoot down a US military aircraft?
North Korea has threatened to shoot down U.S. Air Force bombers conducting flights near the Korean Peninsula. But does the Asian nation have such a capability?
By Mike Yeo