Unmanned

Elbit sells SkyStriker loitering munition to mystery European customer

SkyStriker is an autonomous loitering munition that can locate, acquire and engage operator-designated targets.

Military drone crashes during test flight in Iran, injuring 2

Images of the wreckage circulating on social media suggested it was the type of drone that carries bombs.

Opinion

DJI isn’t the only Chinese drone threat to US security. Meet Autel.

Here is what the Biden administration and Congress must do to secure U.S. critical infrastructure and the American people.

Estonian robotics firm offers new variant to help in Ukraine

Estonia’s Milrem Robotics has developed a variant of its unmanned ground vehicle that comes fitted with a loitering ammunition launcher.

Production capacity, readiness key to Replicator success

The Pentagon's acquisition chief said this week that as DoD considers which systems to field through Replicator, production capacity will be a key factor.

US military resumes counterterrorism missions out of Niger bases

Gen. James Hecker, the top Air Force commander for Europe and Africa, said the U.S. is flying both manned and unmanned missions in Niger.

See the ultralight cardboard drone donated to Ukraine

Made with cardboard, wooden dowels and rubber bands, this disposable drone adds another flexible option to militaries around the world — including Ukraine.

Check out what’s happening on DSEI’s showroom floor

See Estonia's defense minister try out mixed reality goggles, plus more at the London trade show.

French-British underwater drone proves de-mining ability, says Thales

The MMCM system is meant to detect, identify and neutralize mines up to 300 meters deep, compared to 120 meters today.

Dutch Navy improves radar, adds Tomahawk missile to fleet

The service is also experimenting with drones to increase safety and bolster its capability.

Message received: Air Force ‘crystal clear’ on drone wingmen urgency

The Air Force in coming years wants to pair pilots with collaborative combat aircraft to boost mission flexibility and firepower.

Cardboard drone vendor retools software based on Ukraine war hacks

SYPAQ's aircraft were designed to resupply military forces with medical supplies. Now Ukrainian troops are using them for ISR in fighting Russian invaders.

How a new, mobile package keeps Reaper drones ready to fight in Europe

The 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.

BAE, Cellula Robotics partner on underwater drone, with test next year

The Herne was designed so users could launch and recover it in several ways, including from harbors, ships or submarines.

BAE Systems, QinetiQ sign pact on drone collaboration

The two companies are collaborating on Jackdaw, a low-cost, swarm-capable drone that is meant to be disposable if needed.

See the weapons on display at DSEI — golden gun included

Drones, small arms and artillery are some of the weapons types shown off on the first day of DSEI.