The revolution that wasn’t: How AI drones have fizzled in Ukraine (so far)

The revolution that wasn’t: How AI drones have fizzled in Ukraine (so far)
The revolution that wasn’t: How AI drones have fizzled in Ukraine (so far)

Last fall, both Russia and Ukraine boasted of fielding drones that tracked targets using AI algorithms. Now new expert analysis suggests that neither side got it to work well enough for war — but the US and China might.

From KMAX to KARGO: Army, Marines test out new support drone

From KMAX to KARGO: Army, Marines test out new support drone
From KMAX to KARGO: Army, Marines test out new support drone

KARGO builds on Kaman’s Afghanistan experience with its KMAX cargo UAV while adding new Near Earth Autonomy software to adapt to changing battlefields.

For Replicator to work, the Pentagon needs to directly help with production

For Replicator to work, the Pentagon needs to directly help with production
For Replicator to work, the Pentagon needs to directly help with production

Replicator, intended to deliver thousands of low-cost attritable autonomous systems across multiple domains over the next 18 to 24 months, needs industrial investment, writes Andrew Metrick of CNAS.

DARPA moves General Atomics’ ‘LongShot’ drone pitch to phase 2

DARPA moves General Atomics’ ‘LongShot’ drone pitch to phase 2
DARPA moves General Atomics’ ‘LongShot’ drone pitch to phase 2

DARPA envisions a plane launching a drone, which in turn can launch its own weapons.

For UAS to operate in contested airspace, autonomy is key

For UAS to operate in contested airspace, autonomy is key
For UAS to operate in contested airspace, autonomy is key

UAVs capable of operating independently from human control will still, however, require the ability to talk to each other within a swarm while being jammed.

How Project Convergence is informing British, Australian military modernization

How Project Convergence is informing British, Australian military modernization
How Project Convergence is informing British, Australian military modernization

Officials from both the United Kingdom and Australia took part in this year’s experiment for the first time, bringing their own technologies alongside the US Army to test across the past few months.

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Better, smarter UAS have intelligence and resilience for denied operations

Better, smarter UAS have intelligence and resilience for denied operations
Better, smarter UAS have intelligence and resilience for denied operations

Continued operation in RF environments — whether that’s GPS denial or communications disruption — is the number one need for tactical unmanned aerial systems.

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Accelerating advantage: The autonomous concepts aiming to drive superiority for tomorrow’s warfighter

Accelerating advantage: The autonomous concepts aiming to drive superiority for tomorrow’s warfighter
Accelerating advantage: The autonomous concepts aiming to drive superiority for tomorrow’s warfighter

As the battlefield of tomorrow becomes increasingly complex, BAE Systems’ work in developing early lifecycle Uncrewed Aerial Systems capability could play a key role in maintaining critical advantage.

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Hypersonic weapons meet speed-of-light defenses

Hypersonic weapons meet speed-of-light defenses
Hypersonic weapons meet speed-of-light defenses

See how Raytheon Missiles & Defense is developing high-power microwaves as part of layered air defenses.

After Russia’s purported request for Iranian drones, Israel frets over Syria strikes

After Russia’s purported request for Iranian drones, Israel frets over Syria strikes
After Russia’s purported request for Iranian drones, Israel frets over Syria strikes

Moscow and Jerusalem are in delicate balance in the Middle East, but Ukraine conflict may offer Iran more leverage.

In a first, Lebanese navy to operate drones to aid maritime border security

In a first, Lebanese navy to operate drones to aid maritime border security
In a first, Lebanese navy to operate drones to aid maritime border security

In an exclusive interview, Lebanese Navy Commander Senior Capt. Haissam Dannaoui talks UAVs, retiring old ships and help from friendly nations.

With US warning about Iranian-Russian drone sales, Ukraine conflict comes to the Middle East

With US warning about Iranian-Russian drone sales, Ukraine conflict comes to the Middle East
With US warning about Iranian-Russian drone sales, Ukraine conflict comes to the Middle East

The American claim comes as President Joe Biden prepares for a Middle East trip, and comes as Iranian UAV fears have prompted unprecedented interest from Gulf nations in Israeli defense systems.

As UAV tech spreads, Gulf firms bet on upgrades with drone-to-satellite links

As UAV tech spreads, Gulf firms bet on upgrades with drone-to-satellite links
As UAV tech spreads, Gulf firms bet on upgrades with drone-to-satellite links

Middle East firms seek to produce their own long-range drones using satellite links, company officials and experts told Breaking Defense.

Beyond killing drones, Israeli laser knocks mortars out of the sky: Military

Beyond killing drones, Israeli laser knocks mortars out of the sky: Military
Beyond killing drones, Israeli laser knocks mortars out of the sky: Military

Israel is increasingly worried about Iranian use of drones, prompting aggressive, innovative countermeasures.