New autonomous aircraft in development for MarinesMarines will get new versions of the XQ-58 Valkyrie drone, an unmanned aircraft known for its uses in warfighting.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 hours ago
Cummings fine-tunes Hellhound drone for Golden Dome missionCummings Aerospace has designed a larger version of its Hellhound to meet Golden Dome homeland missile defense needs.By Jen Judson5 days ago
Dutch Navy improves radar, adds Tomahawk missile to fleetThe service is also experimenting with drones to increase safety and bolster its capability.By Megan Eckstein23 months ago
Cardboard drone vendor retools software based on Ukraine war hacksSYPAQ's aircraft were designed to resupply military forces with medical supplies. Now Ukrainian troops are using them for ISR in fighting Russian invaders.By Megan Eckstein23 months ago
British defense leaders to craft guardrails for buying dronesAcquisition leaders hope to have a strategy ready by year's end that will spell out new capability goals and how to realize them.By Andrew Chuter23 months ago
How a new, mobile package keeps Reaper drones ready to fight in EuropeThe U.S. Air Force wants to stand up bases where MQ-9 Reapers land no matter the weather, and refuel closer to the front line.By Vivienne Machi23 months ago
BAE, Cellula Robotics partner on underwater drone, with test next yearThe Herne was designed so users could launch and recover it in several ways, including from harbors, ships or submarines.By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo23 months ago
BAE Systems, QinetiQ sign pact on drone collaborationThe two companies are collaborating on Jackdaw, a low-cost, swarm-capable drone that is meant to be disposable if needed.By Andrew Chuter23 months ago
See the weapons on display at DSEI — golden gun includedDrones, small arms and artillery are some of the weapons types shown off on the first day of DSEI.By Defense News staff23 months ago
Teledyne Flir unveils Black Recon micro-drone for combat vehiclesThe U.S.-based company has unveiled technology meant to provide the autonomous launch and recovery of multiple drones from inside military vehicles.By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo23 months ago
OpinionUkraine is ushering in a new uncrewed era at seaSea drones are here to stay, and Western navies should get ready, argues IISS naval analyst Nick Childs.By Nick Childs23 months ago
Britain tests transport drone’s ability to land, take off from shipA twin-engine transport drone has landed on the deck of a British aircraft carrier in what the Royal Navy said is a first for the service.By Andrew Chuter24 months ago