Tag: drone

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Drone on a runway with a missile launcher under its wing in a desert landscape.

Anduril's YFQ-44A Drone Fires First Live AIM-120 Missile

Anduril's YFQ-44A drone has achieved a major milestone, successfully firing a live AIM-120 missile in a beyond-line-of-sight engagement at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This historic test marks the first time a US drone of its kind has launched a munition, paving the way for advanced autonomous airpower capabilities.

Analyst 207Jul 15, 2026

Formal conference room with futuristic drone model on a large wooden table.

Pentagon Consolidates Drone Efforts Under New Autonomy Czar

The Pentagon is taking a major step to supercharge its drone program by creating a new role, the autonomy czar, to oversee and centralize its unmanned systems efforts. This move comes as adversaries are producing millions of unmanned systems every year, prompting the need for a more coordinated approach.

Analyst 207Jul 1, 2026

Drone on a workbench surrounded by tools and equipment in a bright industrial setting.

UK Shifts Defence Focus to Hybrid, Unmanned Systems with $6.6 Billion Drone Push

The UK is set to revolutionize its defence strategy with a $6.6 billion drone initiative, shifting focus to hybrid and unmanned systems to bolster its Armed Forces. This bold move is part of a broader £13.5 billion Defence Investment Plan aimed at equipping servicemen and women with cutting-edge capabilities to tackle emerging threats.

Analyst 207Jun 30, 2026

Futuristic drone MQ-28 Ghost Bat on display at air show with crowd in background.

Boeing, Rheinmetall unveil drone for German air force CCA race

Boeing Australia and Rheinmetall have just unveiled their game-changing MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone at the Berlin Air Show, a cutting-edge collaborative combat aircraft already proven in flight. The innovative drone is being pitched to the German air force as a top contender in the CCA race.

Analyst 207Jun 10, 2026

General Atomics drone parked on a runway with industrial facilities in the background.

General Atomics Resumes Drone Flights After Software Fix

General Atomics has safely resumed drone flights after swiftly addressing a software glitch that caused a crash in April, and implementing a fix to prevent future mishaps. The issue, which stemmed from an autopilot miscalculation, was quickly pinpointed and rectified, allowing testing to resume.

Analyst 207May 22, 2026

MQ-9 Reaper drone in flight with missiles against a blue sky and desert landscape.

Air Force MQ-9 Drone Tests Cheap Air-to-Air Missiles Against Aerial Targets

The Air Force's MQ-9 Reaper drone just proved its mettle in a live demo, successfully taking down aerial targets with the help of laser-guided Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) missiles. This milestone test at the Nevada Test and Training Range brings new firepower to the fight against one-way attack drones.

Analyst 207May 12, 2026

U.S. Army Selects AV for New Drone Interceptor Missile

The U.S. Army has tapped AeroVironment with a $95.9 million award to build a long‑range kinetic interceptor under its NGCM/LRKI program. It’s a concrete step toward turning cheap, garage‑built drone swarms from an overwhelming nuisance into a targetable threat by extending engagement range and reaction time.

Analyst 207Oct 24, 2025

counter-unmanned aircraft capabilities: Must-Have, Best Tool

Could a $300 drone shut down a city? DHS is asking Congress for $100 million to field sensors, jammers and other tools to detect, track and stop hostile drones — a necessary but imperfect step to protect events, infrastructure and borders while balancing privacy and legal limits.

Analyst 207Aug 28, 2025

SMASH 3000 Stunning Risky Breakthrough

An anonymous Asia‑Pacific buyer has just snapped up hundreds of SMARTSHOOTER SMASH 3000 computerized rifle sights—compact tech that can both shoot down small drones and vastly improve precision. The secrecy around the sale raises tough questions about who gets that advantage, how it will be used, and whether export controls can keep up.

Analyst 207Aug 12, 2025

Amazon-like online marketplace: Must-Have, Risky Move

Imagine ordering a vetted drone as easily as clicking “add to cart”—the Army’s new Amazon‑style marketplace aims to get proven UAS into soldiers’ hands fast while balancing security, supply‑chain and oversight risks that won’t come free.

Analyst 207Aug 12, 2025

senior officers Must-Have Data Training: Risky Gap

A five-month Army exercise found that while sensors and algorithms are racing ahead, many senior officers lack the data fluency to turn fast, messy streams into timely, trustworthy decisions—creating dangerous delays and wasted capability. If commanders don’t get practical training on data quality, algorithm limits, and human‑machine interfaces, today’s tech advantage could quickly become tomorrow’s vulnerability.

Analyst 207Aug 12, 2025

data-driven decisions: Must-Have Training to Prevent Risk

Project Flytrap revealed that sensors and AI can spot small drones, but senior officers often lack the data literacy and realistic training to turn those outputs into safe, timely decisions. Closing that gap with better education, doctrine, and human-centered systems is essential to avoid costly mistakes on the battlefield.

Analyst 207Aug 12, 2025