Unmanned

Navy creates Unmanned Surface Vessel Division to expedite integration of unmanned systems

The unit will manage unmanned surface vessel experimentation for medium and large unmanned surface vessels like the Sea Hunter and the Sea Hawk.

Turkish drones arouse desire, dispute in Central Asia

One reported deal in the region appears to have stirred political kerfuffle between the Turkish government and two rival Turkic republics.

Here’s what US Army leaders are learning from the Russia-Ukraine war

Counter-drone tech, long-range fires, and translating battlefield intel to high-impact strikes are key areas Army leaders are pulling lessons from.

Pentagon tests high-power microwave systems against drones

The Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office has completed its third demonstration to look at capability that could fill identified gaps to defeat the growing drone threat around the world.

Xtend to supply hundreds of Wolverine Gen2 drones to US military

The Israeli company previously delivered several dozen Skylord counter-drone systems to the U.S. as part of a pilot program in 2020.

Here’s how Marine air power will shift with the Corps’ 2022 aviation plan

It's the Corps’ first publicly released aviation plan since 2019.

Inside the US Air Force’s race to fund future fighters, bombers and autonomous drones before the next crisis

To prepare for far more contested airspace, the U.S. Air Force is laying the groundwork for a series of radical transformations in how it approaches air combat that could cost at least tens of billions of dollars over the next two decades.

Anduril Industries in talks with Australia on autonomous undersea vehicle

The company billed the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle as affordable, durable and capable of executing military and non-military missions.

Thales, CS Group team up to build new counter-drone systems for French military

France wants to have the systems ready in time for hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics.

White House seeks more power to counter use of drones in US

The White House released an action plan that calls for expanding the number of agencies that can track and monitor drones flying in their airspace.

AeroVironment wins $20M contract for hand-launched drone for Ukraine

The Defense Department has awarded the first contract of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative’s $300 million budget for this year, a $19.7 million deal with AeroVironment for a small, hand-launched surveillance drone called the RQ-20 Puma AE.

HII, known as a shipbuilder, pursues pivot to global defense tech company

HII wants to highlight its growing offerings in the unmanned, AI and big data areas, not just the large warships it's known for building.

US Navy’s unmanned vessel plans need improvement, watchdog agency says

The sea service plans to spend billions in the coming years on surface and underwater drones.

Release the hounds: Army event to feature drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack

Edge 22 will see a large, interactive drone swarm demonstrating a variety of behaviors, some of which are classified.

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Turkish drones won’t give Ukraine the edge it needs

But why is Russia not dominating this unmanned war?

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Tanks and helos: How Ukraine can inform military modernization efforts

We all started with a plan, and it’s time to take in recent information and adjust accordingly.

Turkish firm says it has made a supersonic target drone

The 3-meter-long drone, now undergoing flight testing, features a mini-turbojet engine that helps it fly at least as fast as Mach 1.

US-owned Avio Aero wins race to make ‘Eurodrone’ engines

Prime contractor Airbus announced it had selected the Catalyst, an engine developed by GE Avation-owned Avio Aero, to power the flagship drone, due to be procured by Italy, France, Germany and Spain.

See Pakistan showcase its latest equipment during military parade

Pakistan was commemorating March 23, 1940, when the Muslim leadership in the eastern city of Lahore demanded independence from British rule.

Navy, Marine Corps rehearse manned-unmanned helicopter strikes

The Navy and Marine Corps demonstrated a naval manned/unmanned teaming capability, showing how their tactics and gear could come together in the future to fight in the littoral environment.

Six questions with the US Navy’s top officer, Adm. Mike Gilday

The chief of naval operations addresses data-driven efforts to improve readiness, how to develop the right unmanned systems and more.

Chinese and Saudi firms create joint venture to make military drones in the kingdom

Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems Co. signed an agreement with China Electronics Technology Group Corp., with the two companies announcing their tie-up during the World Defense Show in Riyadh.

Israel reveals first time it used F-35 to shoot down Iranian drone

Israel says the interception took place before the UAVs could enter Israeli airspace. This means they were shot down over the airspace of at least one other country.

Ukraine receives more armed drones amid Russian invasion

The country has secured fresh drones in order to continue striking Russian vehicles, according to Ukraine's defense minister.

Ukraine’s drone strikes reveal Russian planning failures, expert says

Nearly a week into the war between Ukraine and Russia, a small fleet of Ukrainian drones is causing headaches and inspiring defenders.