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26 March

Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepare to operate Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Fort Carson, Colorado.

US Army Debuts Digital Marketplace to Compare and Buy Military Drones

The US Army has launched its online Unmanned Aircraft Systems Marketplace to centralize the procurement of drone systems for military units.

26 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

India's indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters

Inder Singh Bisht

India Begins Helicopter-Launched Drone Program

The Indian Air Force has begun a helicopter-launched drone project to extend the operational reach and survivability of its rotary-wing platforms.

26 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Funds 15,000 Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany has tasked Quantum Systems to deliver 15,000 Ukraine-produced Strila interceptor drones to the National Guard of Ukraine.

26 March

Americas

An autonomous surface vessel sea drone intercepts a cargo boat during a UK maritime security operation on open water

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US, UK Kick Off Hunt for Systems That Can Destroy Emerging Sea Drones

As underwater threats continue to evolve, the US and UK are turning to industry partners in search of an integrated solution to reinforce critical maritime infrastructure.

26 March

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Buys Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery System From L3Harris

The US Navy is advancing its undersea warfare capabilities with a new system that allows submarines to launch and recover autonomous underwater vehicles without surfacing.

26 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

AeroVironment Wins US Army Red Dragon Long-Range Drone Deal

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment a $17.58-million contract to procure Red Dragon long-range, one-way attack drones.

25 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Poland PLargonia fixed-wing combat drone loaded on a green catapult launch system, highlighting Poland's push to field a domestically developed national UAV capability

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Poland Unveils ‘National Combat Drone’ Resembling Iranian Shahed

Poland is moving closer to fielding its own version of the Iranian Shaheds, with final preparations for official deployment now underway.

25 March

Americas

U.S. Army soldier in camouflage and tactical helmet alongside an airborne quadcopter drone equipped with a camera payload, supporting a story on converting vehicle periscope ports into drone launch ports

Ethan M. Encarnacion

3D-Printed Army System Turns Periscope Ports Into Drone Control Points

A battlefield improvisation has given US Army crews a 3D-printed device for UAS that replaces traditional periscopes, enabling reconnaissance from inside armored vehicles.

24 March

Air

A US soldier is participating in a counter-drone training.

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Expands Push for Anti-UAS, Kamikaze Drone Tech

The US Air Force has issued three requests for information to industry covering unmanned aerial system detection, counter-UAS weapons, and offensive one-way attack drones.

24 March

Europe