Business
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.
Business
Counterdrone tech has a production problem
Big defense prime companies pairing with scrappy upstarts could help tip the scales.
Business
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.
Policy
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.
Science & Tech
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.
Threats
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.
Business
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.
Business
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.
Business
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.
Threats
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.
Science & Tech
Drone boats, new landing craft get Army Pacific tryouts
The service is looking for better ways to protect its waterborne forces.
Business
This Ukrainian startup has re-invented drone swarming
Collaborative drone swarms that bring together kamikaze drones and wheeled robot grenade launchers could be coming to a battlefield near you.
Threats