These soldiers are finding ways to see enemy drones before they strike
1st Cavalry Division soldiers are taking passive sensors and mounting them on armored vehicles to detect enemy drones and relay that info to air defense.
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Ukraine-made drones, navigation software primed for first exports
The Magura-style of unmanned surface vessels, among other technologies, could find buyers abroad.
Army’s big drone ambition runs into the hard part: scaling up
The Army's nationwide “Skyfoundry” effort is turning depots and arsenals that once built tank parts and artillery shells into a network of drone factories.
Armored soldiers get first live-fire work on Switchblade 600
1st Cavalry Division soldiers tested the system during an exercise at Fort Hood, marking the first time it was live-fired on the Texas installation.
The Army’s new watercraft plan banks on autonomy, commercial ships
The Army's plan for establishing a fleet of watercraft in the Pacific includes a commitment to deeper experimentation with autonomous vessels.
AeroVironment eyes new factory, drone launches for Switchblade
Switchblades have become a vital weapon in Ukraine's arsenal, and the U.S. Army plans to increase its own use of loitering munitions.
Combat mass and speed: Europe moves to unlock Ukraine’s drone insights
Kyiv has amassed powerful knowledge on drone warfare as its forces battle Russia's invasion. Can allies tap into it?
France, Sweden send anti-drone units to Denmark to secure EU summit
Denmark in recent days observed unexplained drone activity at several of its airports as well as military locations.
EU vows haste in ‘drone wall’ plan for eastern borders
Companies offering counter-drone technology have begun jockeying for position for the envisioned project.
European navies test new drone tech for undersea operations
Unmanned systems are meant to keep divers out of danger during the removal of sea mines, but human intervention remains necessary in some cases.
Anduril nears first drone wingman flight, promises early autonomy
Anduril said that flying its CCA semiautonomously from the start will allow it to "leapfrog" over parts of the testing process.
Military ground robots now come with amphibious skills
Global militaries are increasingly looking to unmanned robots for supporting roles in over-the-shore operations.
Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills
Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.
US Army soldiers kick the tires on a new class of multipurpose drones
Soldiers tried their hands at Launched Effects, service's latest buzzword for drones doing everything from reconnaissance to strike missions.
Joby, L3Harris developing autonomous aircraft for defense missions
The companies plan to start flight tests this fall and be ready to demonstrate operational capabilities in government exercises by 2026.
Pentagon unit seeks Ukraine-like conditions for drone testing
Most commercial firms can't access test space where they can refine their products under conditions they might face in the field. DIU wants to change that.
Pentagon picks finalists for Replicator 2 counter-drone demo
The chosen firms will participate in a live demonstration at U.S. Northern Command’s Falcon Peak exercise later this year.
