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.

Unanswered Israeli Air Strikes Against Syria Raise S-400 Questions

Unanswered Israeli Air Strikes Against Syria Raise S-400 Questions
Unanswered Israeli Air Strikes Against Syria Raise S-400 Questions

The first signs of dissatisfaction with the Russian air defense systems came on May 1 when the Syria Direct website ran a story quoting what was described as a Syrian military source who criticized the S-300 air defense systems supplied by Russia.

Despite US Threats, Another Ally Mulls Russia’s S-400

Despite US Threats, Another Ally Mulls Russia’s S-400
Despite US Threats, Another Ally Mulls Russia’s S-400

Another US ally — and host of a critical Middle Eastern air base — is considering buying a high-tech Russian missile system. What can Washington do about it?