When it comes to drones, the Pentagon should mind the experience gap
An executive from Textron argues that while new entrants can help the Pentagon, the department needs to remember that experience matters.
As Dems push for briefing on El Paso incident, experts warn it could be the ‘tip of the iceberg’
“I think coordination has been lacking, and you're seeing a lot more sort of cowboy behavior, which could be problematic,” Stacie Pettyjohn, a senior fellow and director of the defense program at the Center for a New American Security, said in an interview with Breaking Defense.
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Meeting Zero Trust goals while maintaining information dominance
Balancing security and access to data are critical to providing users with trustworthy, reliable data for real-time decisions.
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The uncrewed revolution: MQ-9B and Gambit Series forge a path to regional air dominance
The MQ-9B and Gambit Series represent parallel capabilities that address global challenges for security head-on.
Brits shortlist seven firms in search for helicopter drone ‘wingmen’ for Apaches
The British Ministry of Defense said Project NYX is in part how it's "pivoting to a new way of war".
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Drones are shaping warfare in Europe; here’s how they’ll do the same in the Indo-Pacific
Unmanned systems are the focus of efforts to prepare for potential conflicts in the region.
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How unmanned systems are reshaping logistics in contested environments
Unmanned systems reduce risk, extend communications chains and provide more precise delivery capabilities.
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Streamcaster Nexus: Empowering the connected soldier at the tactical edge
On today’s battlefield, mobility isn’t optional - it’s mission-critical.
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Defending against the swarm with a mobile counter-UAS architecture
Modular sensors, AI-driven response, and swarm defeat technologies are redefining how militaries confront one of today’s fastest-evolving threats: low-cost, high-impact drones.
Army launches VC-style model FUZE program to invest early in promising military tech
The Army Innovation Program is "shifting to this more deliberate, spiralized approach, where we can have rapid tech upgrades and tech refreshes throughout the life cycle,” the program's director said.
UAE’s EDGE Group expands in Brazil and Switzerland
The defense conglomerate announced new facilities for two of its subsidiaries, half a world away.
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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.
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Not just selling into the kingdom, but building partnership with Saudi Arabia’s defense industry
Partnerships with outside industry are a cornerstone of the kingdom’s ambitious growth strategy.
DIU launches Project G.I. to speed UAS development with $20M prize pool
“Today, warfighters lack the unmanned systems needed to train for combat and prevail if called upon to use them,” DIU director Doug Beck said.
L3Harris, Gecko Robotics unveil ‘extended reality’ 3D plane models for maintenance
“The 360-degree XR environment allows engineers to assess the health of a platform, regardless of where the fleet is located,” according to a statement from the companies.
Army conducting 3D printing sprint for small drones, eyeing scaling decision
“We need to do it at a price point that is ridiculously low: We don't need the Gucci cameras and everything else,” said Army Futures Command head Gen. James Rainey.
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Passive wide-area ISR sensors can make a huge difference for warfighters
A persistent stare that brings together the best combination of traditional sensors and deep learning for mission versatility.