Drones
Anduril's drone wingman makes first flight, following software delays
The neoprime contractor lagged behind General Atomics for the inaugural CCA flight test.
Defense One Radio, Ep. 197: Europe’s “drone wall”
Patrick Tucker explains what he learned during a recent trip to Eastern Europe.
Ukraine isn’t just hurling attack drones; they’re waging real robot warfare
A new RUSI report describes the broad use of air and ground robotic systems—and what they mean for NATO.
Shield AI’s unmanned fighter jet concept pitched as a drone wingman or solo aircraft
The company hopes its new autonomous fighter jet can reach an initial flight test by next year.
The Netherlands joins US Air Force’s robot wingman program
The U.S. ally also agreed to develop small drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance with General Atomics.
Counterdrone tech has a production problem
Big defense prime companies pairing with scrappy upstarts could help tip the scales.
Boeing unveils concept for Army unmanned tiltrotor aircraft amid military push for drones
Renderings reveal a potential robot wingman for the Army’s helicopter fleet.
Amid shutdown, the Army will do its best to talk transformation, counter-drones, and acquisition reform
AUSA's annual meeting is slated to feature a rare public discussion of Pentagon’s new homeland focus.
Inside Europe's crash effort to create a 'drone wall'
More sensors, more maneuverable, less expensive: How the Ukraine war is shaping the future of drone air defense.
Poland seeks better counter-drone tech after Russian incursion
Warsaw’s foreign minister also hopes the U.S. will send more troops to train with its military.
SOCOM to get robotic anti-drone turret for maritime platforms
Defense tech startup Allen Control Systems landed a contract for Bullfrog, which can use a variety of common weapons.
Anduril blames CCA delay on push for ‘semi-autonomous’ first flight
Air Force officials, who expected the milestone over the summer, now anticipate it by mid-October.
Lockheed’s Skunk Works unveils work on a potential CCA competitor
Officials say multipurpose Vectis drone is to fly by 2027, have “Indo-Pacific” range.
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Russian drone over Romania is an early test of NATO’s ‘Eastern Sentry’ operation
New campaign aims for a more integrated and comprehensive response to Moscow’s incursions, officials said.
