Light at the end of M-code’s tunnel? Receivers for ships, planes to finish tests by 2027
An Air Force office recently took over the sprawling M-code project, meant to give jam- and spoof-proof GPS receivers to potentially a million pieces of tech.
Army launches ‘challenge’ to find division-level Gray Eagle replacement
Service leaders are looking to find industry solutions for short/vertical takeoff and landing (S/VOTL) drones, ones that don’t require a runway, in the Group 4 or above category.
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Defeating modern threats with capable, affordable munitions
L3Harris’ launched effects portfolio comes from a pedigree of proven capabilities and decades of experience.
Army eyeing laser weapon capability for new large drone, official says
“We’re not trying to blow up the Death Star. You can blind the optics, start fires, melt plastic, disrupt targeting, overheat electronics. All of that is possible now,” said General Atomics spokesperson C. Mark Brinkley.
General Atomics, Hanwha to produce Gray Eagle drone in South Korea
The companies intend for their jointly developed and produced version of the Gray Eagle to first fly in 2027.
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Modernized Gray Eagle® ER and Gray Eagle® STOL: The gold standard in MALE unmanned aircraft
In an age defined by rapid technological evolution and operational complexity, GA-ASI’s Modernized Gray Eagle® ER and Gray Eagle® STOL remain the gold standard.
Sikorsky unveils Nomad drone fleet with Group 3 flight tests to begin in coming months
The Nomad 100, a Group 3 UAS, will undergo flight testing in the coming months, an executive said. The Group 4 Nomad is still in the works.
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The reasons why Group 2 drones are right-sized for the fight
Fuel cell technology lets smaller, more versatile VTOLs handle tasks previously reserved for larger drones.
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Modernized Gray Eagle® ER and beyond: Global readiness depends on the most advanced UAS
From Europe to the Middle East and beyond, the events of our era teach a tough but important lesson for the U.S. and its allies: Readiness is essential.
Amid shakeup, Army plans to replace Gray Eagle and Shadow drones
After the Army Transformation Initiative shook up drone plans, the service wants a replacement for older Gray Eagles in 2028 and the Shadow in 2026, according to a service official.
Army general says deep aviation cuts aren’t set in stone, might ‘walk something back’
“A lot of the reasons that we're making decisions are because of political change. That's the reality of our governmental system," said Maj. Gen. Clair Gill. "And so we might be moving down a path for a couple years, and things change. The world changes. Wars happen.”
Hegseth orders ‘comprehensive transformation’ of US Army, merging offices and cutting weapons
"All of these parochial interests and all of these lobbyists that crawl around this building and crawl around Congress, they have succeeded for far too long, and so the first thing is, we are going to start to cut the things we don't want or need," Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll told reporters.
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Biodefense is force protection: Ready today, prepared for tomorrow
A decorated combat aviator and biotech CEO advocates preparing for novel viral threats before the next crisis.
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In the era of Great Power competition, state-of-the-art technologies are needed
Responsible powers need the newest and best tools in order to assure their own security, their international commitments and to preserve the allies’ goal for peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
New MQ-1C Gray Eagle prototype to be tested in Europe, General Atomics exec says
“We'll be demonstrating this capability overseas,” David Alexander told Breaking Defense, adding that the demos could take place in Europe as early as “next month.”
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Powerful new upgrades make new Gray Eagle 25M the most capable Army UAS ever
Gray Eagle 25M supports soldiers across multiple domains. It's precisely what the Army needs.
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The Army National Guard Needs Gray Eagle
Army National Guard units are an essential part of the Total Force. They need the same equipment, too.