Noah Robertson
Noah Robertson is the Pentagon reporter at Defense News. He previously covered national security for the Christian Science Monitor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and government from the College of William & Mary in his hometown of Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Pentagon green-lights counter-drone strategy amid ‘urgent’ threat
Austin’s strategy is aligned with other high-level DOD efforts, including Replicator 2, which aims to quickly field counter-drone technology.
Anduril debuts Bolt, loitering munition on contract with Marine Corps
The drone comes in two forms, one capable of surveillance operations and another that can directly strike targets.
How a 1950s-era law has become a flashpoint for the US arms industry
A Pentagon push into biomanufacturing, by way of the Defense Production Act, has opened a debate about where U.S. priorities should lie.
Ukraine industry chief sees bumper year for land-based drones
Kyiv's head of strategic industries said that the push for ground robotics was part of a bigger bet on "defense tech."
Dronemaker Skydio hiring team in Ukraine amid strategy shift
The war in Ukraine is the first to feature widespread use of small, commercial style drones.
US announces first batch of Ukraine aid since pivot on Russia strikes
The $225 million package includes munitions and equipment Kyiv will need to stave off renewed Russian attacks in the east.
US, Singapore to work together on counter-drone, electronic warfare tech
The agreement includes plans for two "joint challenges" focused on counter-drone tech and electronic warfare.
Replicator drones already being delivered, Pentagon says
The program meant to counter China by helping the Pentagon quickly buy thousands of drones. It's nearing the halfway point of an August 2025 deadline.
