Unmanned

Opinion

How to help solve Ukraine’s drone shortage problem

While the Ukrainians adopted FPV drones first, Russia now has the edge thanks to its advantage in production capacity.

BAE Systems buys drone-maker Malloy Aeronautics

The acquisition follows a two-year partnership between the companies to develop the all-electric quadcopter T-650.

Biden administration moves forward on India drone sale

The U.S. and India first agreed to the $3.99 billion sale during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the White House last year.

Mideast defense firms fine-tune unmanned surface vessels

Vendors are pitching their systems’ cheaper costs in comparison to other expensive technologies that carry out similar missions.

Korean Air begins producing reconnaissance drone for South’s military

Four underwing hardpoints are visible on the prototype, indicating the unarmed drone may evolve into a combat-capable UAV.

US sees ‘footprints’ of Iran-backed group in Tower 22 drone attack

The Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq.

Boeing expands drone exams to Lockheed C-5 with eye on broader fleet

"You just can't do this stuff in a simulated environment," Boeing's Scott Belanger said of the Autonomous Aircraft Inspection initiative.

Naval Group pitches autonomous systems as key to underwater operations

But for high-end operations, "you need to have both manned and unmanned assets complement each other."

Milrem to deliver dozens of military robots to UAE forces

The Estonian company, now part of UAE-based Edge Group, is tapped to equip the new owners' government armed forces.

Poland nears acquisition of SkyGuardian drones, General Atomics says

Warsaw wants to upgrade from its leased fleet of Reaper drones, made by the same vendor.