AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant
The MAYHEM 10 drone, a part of the Switchblade family, will serve as a multifunctional launch system, capable of deploying from various platforms.
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US military eyes high-energy ‘laser dome’ for domestic air defense
The U.S. military's pursuit of high-energy laser weapons for American air defense comes amid the expanding threat of low-cost weaponized drones.
Korean Air begins producing reconnaissance drone for South’s military
Four underwing hardpoints are visible on the prototype, indicating the unarmed drone may evolve into a combat-capable UAV.
Cyberattacks on Guam could sap US forces in Indo-Pacific, Nakasone says
The Pentagon’s 2023 cyber strategy warned China is prepared to unleash cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and defense networks, should war break out.
Savoie takes over as Elbit Systems of America chief executive
The company was in October selected to work on a next-generation laser targeting system known as JETS II.
US sees ‘footprints’ of Iran-backed group in Tower 22 drone attack
The Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq.
Boeing expands drone exams to Lockheed C-5 with eye on broader fleet
"You just can't do this stuff in a simulated environment," Boeing's Scott Belanger said of the Autonomous Aircraft Inspection initiative.
Naval Group pitches autonomous systems as key to underwater operations
But for high-end operations, "you need to have both manned and unmanned assets complement each other."
Northrop harnesses machine learning to aid Space Force missile parsing
The False Track Reduction Using Machine Learning system is trained on real-world data and can be amended as foreign militaries advance their arsenals.
BAE tests counter-drone capability on Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
BAE Systems and Moog adapted an Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle for counter-drone operations and successfully tested a prototype in the Arizona desert.
German drone maker helps Ukrainian forces own the night
Munich-based Quantum Systems has seen demand spike for its Vector drone, popular with Ukrainian special operators.
