Threats

Inspired by Ukraine, US Army picks two commercially available drones

The drones, including one type that can drop bombs, are bound for company-level units.

Science & Tech

Duct fans fly again—in drone form

Piasecki resurrects a 1950s concept to chart a new path toward uncrewed supply.

Threats

Old-school soldiers prove they can still beat tech-heavy troops

Deep in the Louisiana woods, the U.S. Army's “Ghost” unit showed that doing the basics well can still turn the tide.

Science & Tech

Defense One Radio, Ep. 161: A trip to Louisiana with the Army’s new recon unit

The Army just put a new unit loaded with cutting-edge tech to the test at Fort Johnson. Sam Skove shares what he witnessed during a recent week-long wargame.

Science & Tech

Army puts new unit loaded with cutting-edge tech to the test

The reconnaissance unit is the poster child for Army plans to field more drones, electronic warfare, and communications equipment across the force.

Science & Tech

Two programs suggest the Pentagon is getting better at buying technology

The Maven and Collaborative Combat Aircraft efforts display real steps forward, a pair of reports say.

Science & Tech

Anti-drone ‘shoot-out’ lets experienced soldiers wring out latest gear

Organizers created innovative firing ranges to handle everything from anti-drone rifles to directed-energy weapons.

Policy

Wartime need for drones would outstrip US production. There’s a way to fix that

The U.S. military needs to “mainstream” new operating concepts and get going with big orders, experts say.