Business
General Atomics ‘nears deal’ to sell anti-missile pod for its Reaper drones, company says
Self-Protection Pod might have saved the MQ-9 recently downed near Yemen, GA claims.
Threats
F-15s strike weapons facility in Syria
Operation was response to attacks on U.S. troops in the region, Defense Secretary Austin said.
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.
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.
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.
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 Systems
Army orders loitering munition for testing as soldier-borne tank-killer
Service will send Switchblade 600s to U.S. units for evaluation.
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.
Ideas
AUSA Conference Wire: 'Drones everywhere'
On Day 2, Army buyers roamed the floor looking for software to help build their tactical networks.
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.
Threats
Pentagon: US downed Turkish drone when it became ‘potential threat’
Top defense and military leaders spoke to their Turkish counterparts on Thursday.
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.
Science & Tech