“What is different… is a dramatic uptick in the UAV activity in the region, both in terms of their capability, their profiles, and the density of activity,” Vice Adm. Brad Cooper said.
By Valerie InsinnaPart of the Pentagon’s broader counter UAS strategy it published last year, the Marines hope to field a system by fiscal 2025.
By Justin Katz“What we want is something that can go operate with [the B-21],” said Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.
By Valerie InsinnaWhile still seeking customers in the US military, General Atomics president Dave Alexander says several unnamed international parties are interested in latest deadly remotely controlled aircraft.
By Valerie InsinnaThe UAE announced the opening of the first regional distribution hub for aircraft logistics in Abu Dhabi with Chinese state-backed defense contractor, China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation.
By Chyrine MezherThe new yet-unnamed drone can carry up to 16 Hellfire missiles at a time — double the load of an MQ-1C Gray Eagle.
By Valerie Insinna“This is not a new front, but now the actions will be more frequent and more aggressive,” an Israeli defense source told Breaking Defense.
By Arie EgoziThe Oct. 20 drone attack comes as Iran is increasing its relations with Syria.
By Arie EgoziTaking possession of two MQ-9A is a significant mile marker in the Marine Corps’ efforts to establish its No. 2 acquisition priority, MUX.
By Justin KatzThe threat of small UAS is a growing one for militaries around the world, with the Pentagon pursuing a number of different options for how to take down such systems.
By Arie EgoziHalf of the companies invited to participate in a counter-drone demonstration this September ended up skipping it due to COVID-19.
By Valerie InsinnaKratos is disrupting the traditional procurement model by learning what the customer wants and developing it long before the Request for Proposal.
By Barry Rosenberg