Science & Tech
DARPA puts millions behind effort to power drones with ground-based lasers
Raytheon gets $10 million to develop energy “webs” that could keep drones in the air indefinitely.
Science & Tech
With continued Western support in question, Ukraine is betting on innovation in electronic warfare, drones
Ukraine has no plans to “freeze” operations this winter, its defense attache said.
Defense Systems
Use more drones, US tells allies, partners
Especially at sea, and especially in the Indo-Pacific region, the Pentagon’s top regional official said.
Threats
Deadly but tricky to fly, suicide drones have Ukraine putting thousands of soldiers through pilot training
Private schools are churning out troops who can use hobbyist racing quadcopters as deadly loitering munitions.
Defense Systems
Anduril unveils jet-powered interceptor designed to down enemy drones, missiles
The company says the U.S. government has operationally tested the weapon.
Science & Tech
Can troops with 3D printers save the Pentagon’s mass-drone vision?
Big defense contractors aren’t jumping at the chance to make cheap drones. It might be up to the troops.
Business
A drone-maker’s dilemma illustrates Ukraine’s struggle to get key arms
Fortem could feed Kyiv’s hunger for anti-drone defenses—if it could find funding for a second production line, the company says.
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