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25 February

US Firm Showcases New Cargo Drone Capable of Flying Into High-Threat Zones

US forces could soon rely on a new cargo drone to take over high-risk supply missions, keeping troops out of the crosshairs while operating in the world’s most dangerous environments.

25 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

BAE Systems' prototype of the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) variant of the US Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) is seen parked. Its hull is colored an earthy green.

Jodesz Gavilan

BAE Systems Eyes Scalable Counter-Drone Weapons With Partnership

BAE Systems is moving to address the pace and scale of drone warfare by exploring a partnership aimed at low-cost, mass-producible interceptors rather than bespoke air defense solutions.

24 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Russia Equips Molniya Kamikaze Drones With Shahed Modems

Russia has begun installing Shahed mesh modems on its Molniya tactical unmanned aerial systems to counter Ukrainian forces.

24 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

General Atomics Names Loyal Wingman Prototype YFQ-42A ‘Dark Merlin’

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has selected “Dark Merlin” as the name for its YFQ-42A unmanned aerial system bid under the US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

24 February

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

General Atomics Brings Long-Range Naval Punch to MQ-9B Drone

General Atomics is adapting its MQ-9B drones to strike from greater distances, preparing them for extended air and naval operations.

24 February

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Drone With Robotic Arm Wins Best Innovation at US Army Competition

A team of soldiers has brought an “evacuation drone” concept to life, introducing a system capable of picking up downed drones in combat.

23 February

Americas

An unmanned surface vehicle is craned aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), as a part of the first embarkation of the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) mission package, April 23. The MCM mission package is an integrated suite of unmanned maritime systems and sensors which locates, identifies, and destroys mines in the littorals while increasing the ship’s standoff distance from the threat area. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Plans Separate Commander for Robotic Autonomous Systems

The US Navy is planning to activate a dedicated commander for robotic autonomous systems as it pushes to integrate modern unmanned vessels across the fleet.

21 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Staff Writer With AFP

Europe’s Top Military Powers Launch ‘Low-Cost’ Air Defense

Five of Europe's top military powers announced a joint program Friday to quickly develop low cost drones, as the use of UAV in the fighting in Ukraine drives a shift in modern warfare.

20 February

Air