NATO’s plan to buy Triton drones: Three cheers, two concerns
CBSA's Travis Sharp and Ryan Kaufman analyze NATO's recent decision to purchase high-dollar American drones.
From GlobalEye to Triton, first wave of NATO Summit deals bet big on aerial capabilities
The air power shift also comes as allies attempt to come to terms with the US opting to scale back some of its military assets in Europe and as they brace for Trump’s Summit address where he will reportedly urge them to increase defense spending.
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Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
Navy MQ-4C Triton suffers Class A mishap
It's unclear whether enemy fire shot down the aircraft, or if it suffered a mechanical problem.
MQ-4C Triton green-lit for initial operations despite ‘open deficiencies’: Pentagon watchdog
“This occurred because the Navy determined that the MQ‑4C Triton was beneficial to the fleet despite the open deficiencies and therefore declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in August 2023 before conducting” initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E), according to a new government audit.
Norway asks US about maritime drone options as it ponders new, long-range capability
“Norway is considering several types of drones, and it is too early to comment further on the type, number, or specific requirements for the acquisition beyond what is outlined in the adopted long-term plan,” a Norwegian official told Breaking Defense, though one US executive expects a decision within months.
Industry partners announce PEGASUS first flight, tout additional buy
"Discussions are starting in a very early phase, but it's apparent that three aircraft is not sufficient," said Jürgen Halder, vice president of airborne SIGINT at Hensoldt.
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Speed, AI, and the platform that makes it operational
These are the five root causes that account for most of the delay in cognitive operations staffing.
Northrop sees F-16 IVEWS, IBCS as ‘multibillion dollar’ international sales drivers
In addition, CEO Kathy Warden says the company sees a chance to sell up to five Triton UAVs to the NATO alliance.
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Operations in contested environments demand collaborative autonomy between crewed and uncrewed aircraft
To remove the human from the loop in uncrewed operations, the AI must be trusted to take specific actions every time certain scenarios happen based on its programming.
Navy information warfare boss eyeing increased presence in MQ-4C Triton ops
Vice Adm. Kelly Aeschbach said pilots to add IW billets on Amphibious Readiness Groups and submarines was successful this past year.