Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices
The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.
Unmanned
Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.
Russia foils major Ukraine drone attack amid concerns on Kyiv supplies
The attack appeared to be Kyiv’s largest single cross-border drone assault reported by Moscow since it launched its invasion 20 months ago.
Opinion
The digital engineering accelerators powering the Army’s modernization
DE has assumed a central role in Army innovation, helping propel the operating forces into a new era of readiness.
Defense Innovation Unit seeks modular test system to scale drone tech
The notice comes as the Pentagon embarks on an ambitious plan to change the way it buys high-need capabilities to counter China’s military advantage.
NATO’s ‘Dynamic Messenger’ test uses 5G mesh to link underwater drones
The eleven-day event focused on testing maritime unmanned systems, or MUS, and demonstrating their interoperability with NATO assets.
Chinese defense firms show off counter-drone tech at Serbia arms show
ELINC CHina diplayed a multifunction radar jamming and electronic intelligence station that can be sold in different configurations.
Anduril to hone Ghost drone autonomy under contract with US Air Force
Ghost drones have flown over Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. The company recently unveiled an enhanced version dubbed Ghost-X.
Del Toro says Disruptive Capabilities Office to solve Navy challenges
SECNAV aims to help programs of record adjust to changing fleet requirements, and to go outside the acquisition process to solve the most urgent needs.
How Iranian, Russian arms makers shared a Belgrade trade fair hall
Iranian officials were furious that their large but remote booth got so little attention, as Russia's Rosoboronexport stall had no gear to show at all.
Kazakh startup pushes into local market for explosive drones
Kazakhstan-based Taharqa Technologies is catering to the government's desire to establish a glorious unmanned aerial vehicles program.
