Threats

F-15s strike weapons facility in Syria

Operation was response to attacks on U.S. troops in the region, Defense Secretary Austin said.

  • Lauren C. Williams and Jennifer Hlad
Threats

Pentagon flying unarmed drones over Gaza to help recover hostages, officials say

Flights are part of U.S. ‘advice and assistance’ in the effort, spokesman says.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: US drones over Gaza; Russia ups airstrikes; First woman joins Joint Chiefs; A-10/F-35 flyoff; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

As Ukraine braces for winter drone attacks, allies rush to provide defenses

But some of the very latest U.S. systems are being held back—so far.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: US adds troops in Mideast; Israel hits refugee camp; Iran’s hackers, improving; Chinese-drone ban proposed; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Audrey Decker and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: US strikes Syrian sites; Chinese carrier deploys; Defense giants see revenue boost; 3D-printed sub parts; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston, Jennifer Hlad and Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: US warns Iran; Ukrainian progress; Russia’s new drone; Australia’s DC visit; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Biden plans aid speech; China’s military power; Drone attacks in Iraq; Army’s misstored parts; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

The next drone war is coming to Gaza

The world could soon glimpse how soldiers use drones and personal data to find targets.

  • Patrick Tucker
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 136: AUSA highlights

Defense One staff explain some of the major themes from this year's annual Association of the U.S. Army conference in Washington.

  • Defense One Staff
Threats

Today's D Brief: Small gains by Ukraine, Russia; Hamas incursions slow; Army’s anti-drone gear; Biggest DDoS attack ever?; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

Army orders loitering munition for testing as soldier-borne tank-killer

Service will send Switchblade 600s to U.S. units for evaluation.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Platoons to get counter-drone gear in two US Army divisions

Joint Counter-UAS office says anti-drone gun trucks are also set for delivery to Ukraine soon.

  • Sam Skove
Ideas

AUSA Conference Wire: 'Drones everywhere'

On Day 2, Army buyers roamed the floor looking for software to help build their tactical networks.

  • Defense One Staff
Threats

US Army scrambles to catch up to rising drone threat

Years after it eviscerated its air-defense units, the service hunts for ways to fend off quadcopters and their deadly ilk.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Pentagon: US downed Turkish drone when it became ‘potential threat’

Top defense and military leaders spoke to their Turkish counterparts on Thursday.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Science & Tech

Air Force’s Mideast drone experiments may feed Replicator effort

Among them could be a 3D-printed, $2,500 drone called the Kestrel.

  • Audrey Decker
Science & Tech

Army moves ahead on Ukraine-style bomber drones

Two firms will show off gear that enables UAVs to drop a range of standard Army munitions.

  • Sam Skove
Science & Tech

Navy’s 2-year-old robot task force eyes more AI

A 4th Fleet version of TF59 is in the works, and its lessons are headed to the Pacific as well.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Lessons from Ukraine: U.S. Army using conflict in Europe to prepare soldiers for the next war

Chief concerns are drones, electronic surveillance, and artificial intelligence.

  • Sam Skove
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