Brig. Gen. Rory Crooks

Eyeing a new autonomous launcher prototyping initiative, Army checking out industry options

At least two companies are showing off their unmanned launchers for the service, while a one-star general says he is closely following the USMC’s ROGUE Fires program.

By Ashley Roque

Air Warfare

Army eyeing new PrSM Inc. 5 weapon to fire from autonomous launchers beyond 1000 km

“You might be able to employ something that's actually longer … and you might be able to achieve ranges that right now don't seem realistic,” said Brig. Gen. Rory Crooks.

By Ashley Roque

Pentagon

From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options

There is no single answer to the drone threat, pushing the Pentagon toward a broader mix of defenses.

By Barry Rosenberg and Casey Laughman