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.
Thales to buy French underwater-drone maker Exail in $4.5 billion deal
Industry champions in France and Italy move to consolidate their positions in a growing market for unmanned underwater naval equipment.
Hegseth creates powerful new drone office, pulling authority from the military services
The reorganization is the latest step in Hegseth’s push to field weapons faster.
In ‘red hot’ counter-drone market, Echodyne CEO sees radar demand boom
Defeating drones starts with detection, and suppliers of relatively small and affordable radars are rushing to meet global demand.
Video purportedly shows Ukrainian unit running down Russian Shahed. The US is paying attention.
An unverified video of Ukrainian unit taking down a Shahed drone with an American-made interceptor comes as the U.S. Army seeks to field drones at scale.
Ukraine is launching strike-drones from everything – including Black Sea robo-boats
The Pentagon is studying the lesson as it shifts focus toward a possible conflict with China.
Latvia and Ukraine to open drone factory right on Baltic nation’s border with Russia
The Latgale region, where the new drone factory is to be built, is historically one of Latvia’s most economically disadvantaged.
USMC awards $20 million contract for first autonomous ground vehicles
The Marine Corps is pursuing a first-of-its-kind $20 million production contract for fully autonomous ground vehicles.
German Counter-drone startup Tytan eyes 3,000 interceptors per month in new factory
Production at the new plant is scheduled to begin in August, according to the company's CEO.
Philippines deploys US-made Triton naval drones in its western waters to scout for intruders
The transfer comes after the military revealed that China discreetly deployed a 6x6 meter floating platform equipped with an antenna at Scarborough Shoal.
Poland buys V-BAT drones to boost Baltic Sea naval operations
The deal puts Poland in line to become the first country on NATO’s eastern flank to acquire the Shield AI-made drone.
Frustrating Israel, fiber-optic killer drone technology has arrived in southern Lebanon
Analysts believe that any military engaged in conflict will, in one form or another, encounter technologies first seen in Ukraine.
Ukraine launches ‘TrophyLab’ platform to share captured Russian weapons with allies
Among the listed items available for study are, for example, a Kinzhal hypersonic missile and a T-90M tank.
Japan joins the global craze to field interceptor drones
The interceptor drone systems are expected to be installed by 2027 near radar sites, bases, vessels and other critical locations, the agency stated.
Poland weighs joining X-BAT autonomous vertical-takeoff fighter program
The announcement comes as the Polish government is mulling plans to acquire up to 32 new fighter jets.
Renault teams up with Thales to boost France’s drone production
The carmaker will build Thales’ Toutatis remotely operated loitering munitions at one of its factories, with estimated production of 1,000 units a month.
