Pentagon to explore cheaper replacements for the MQ-9 Reaper
The Massed Modular Aircraft project aims to develop a drone that can operate in such large numbers that it can absorb losses and still overwhelm defenses.
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NATO to add up to five Northrop Grumman Triton drones for maritime surveillance
“It is genuinely made in NATO and is creating jobs on both sides of the Atlantic,” alliance Secretary-General Mark Rutte said.
Coast Guard is providing key counter-drone defense for World Cup
The U.S. Coast Guard is using specialized C-UAS to defend no-fly zones above World Cup games and other domestic events.
French army shows Leclerc tank with once-mocked anti-drone cage
Once derided as primitive, roof-mounted armor variants have been adopted by both Russian and Ukrainian forces as drone threats proliferate.
The US usually sells weapons to Taiwan – with drones, expect the reverse
Taiwan's biggest appeal is the lack of China in the manufacturing supply chain, one analyst said.
Pentagon reveals preferred munitions for one-way attack drones
The list includes Northrop Grumman and several startups competing to supply low-cost payloads compatible with any drone design.
US approves Kuwait request to buy nearly $2 billion of counter-drone platforms
Following recent Iranian strikes on Kuwait, the U.S. approved a potential foreign military sale of counter-UAS platforms made by Anduril.
US must learn lessons from Ukraine, innovate faster and cheaper: Anduril president
Anduril President Christian Brose discussed the need to develop cheaper weapons systems at scale to avoid quick depletion of exquisite munitions.
Polish-Ukrainian startup develops radar to track elusive, low-flying drones
The technology aims to find small, low-flying drones, including those connected to operators via long, fiber-optic command wires.
AI companies have a responsibility to safeguard models against exploitation, Pentagon chief technology officer says
After Trump's recent executive order on AI, Emil Michael said that the weaponization of models is concerning.
Dutch plant for combat-zone robots offers fresh supply pipeline for Ukraine
The facility has already produced its first THeMIS vehicle for the Dutch government, part of a run of more than 100 such robots pledged by the Netherlands.
