Ukraine should lift export ban on reconnaissance drones, vendor saysOfficials in Kyiv are studying options for allowing Ukrainian arms makers to export weapons as long as the needs of local forces are met first.24 hours ago
Taiwan taps satellite hookups to help down invading drones"This will help prevent systemic collapse of the core communication network in potential future conflicts,” said the CEO of Tron Future.4 days ago
LandArmy speeds up development of multipurpose ‘launched effects’The Army has more funding freed up for launched effects efforts to move more quickly as the result of an aviation rebalance.
US Army aims to pick a robotic combat vehicle vendor next springIndustry technology for autonomous navigation in rough terrain is still "nowhere near" required off-road conditions, a senior service official said.6 days ago
For Replicator 2, Army wants AI-enabled counter-drone techThe Army may request approval from Congress to reprogram fiscal 2025 funding for initial Replicator 2 systems.7 days ago
Make counter-drone training as routine as marksmanship: Army generalA 10th Mountain Division soldier-built application helps troops train for better reaction to drone attacks.7 days ago
From drone swarms to exoskeletons, Army charts path for robotic futureDrone swarms, automated convoy operations and an exoskeleton to lighten the load are on the horizon.8 days ago
Anduril lands $250 million Pentagon contract for drone defense systemDOD will buy 500 Roadrunner interceptors as well as the Anduril’s portable Pulsar electronic-warfare, counter-drone capability, the firm told Defense News.2 weeks ago
Pentagon taps commercial vendors for low-cost, throwaway dronesOfficials at the Defense Innovation Unit plan to hold a live flyoff demonstration as soon as December to evaluate the proposed systems.3 weeks ago
Small-drone defense is next in Pentagon’s Replicator buying pushThe Pentagon will request funding for Replicator 2 in its FY26 budget proposal.3 weeks ago
Army awards two contracts to build cargo robot prototypesAmerican Rheinmetall Vehicles and HDT Expeditionary Systems will build prototypes ahead of a production decision in 2027.4 weeks ago
BAE Systems pitches ground robot to drone-hungry Australian ArmyThe defense contractor has unveiled a large unmanned ground vehicle, named ATLAS, that is available in a "collaborative combat" variant.4 weeks ago
‘Dual-use’ case: Russian attack drone maker evades Western scrutinySmall companies across Russia have ramped up their output of military equipment to prosecute Moscow's war against Ukraine.4 weeks ago
Ukrainian officials eye export potential of pent-up weapons expertiseThe country’s defense industry is obliged by law to supply its entire output to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, keeping innovations local for now.5 weeks ago
Australian Army to grow, diversify its drone fleetUnder the service's DEF 129 program numerous platforms are due to be replaced or upgraded.5 weeks ago
Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 Reaper droneBrig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesperson, claimed it was the third MQ-9 drone downed by the group in a week.5 weeks ago
How the Air Force averted a major flaw in its drone wingmen approachThe Air Force is bringing operators into the acquisition process earlier under the operational imperative effort, Andrew Hunter said.5 weeks ago
OpinionAmerica’s future advantage depends on quick adoption of advanced techThe U.S. military must learn from Ukraine and accelerate its adoption of advanced AI and robotics, former Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper argues.5 weeks ago
Ukraine’s fire-dropping drones can find, shock Russian troops: expertsThe high-temperatures of the blend can damage or destroy caches of equipment and ammunition in a single sortie.6 weeks ago