Last fall, both Russia and Ukraine boasted of fielding drones that tracked targets using AI algorithms. Now new expert analysis suggests that neither side got it to work well enough for war — but the US and China might.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.KARGO builds on Kaman’s Afghanistan experience with its KMAX cargo UAV while adding new Near Earth Autonomy software to adapt to changing battlefields.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.DARPA envisions a plane launching a drone, which in turn can launch its own weapons.
By Michael MarrowUAVs capable of operating independently from human control will still, however, require the ability to talk to each other within a swarm while being jammed.
By Barry RosenbergOfficials from both the United Kingdom and Australia took part in this year’s experiment for the first time, bringing their own technologies alongside the US Army to test across the past few months.
By Jaspreet GillAs the battlefield of tomorrow becomes increasingly complex, BAE Systems’ work in developing early lifecycle Uncrewed Aerial Systems capability could play a key role in maintaining critical advantage.
By BAE SystemsSee how Raytheon Missiles & Defense is developing high-power microwaves as part of layered air defenses.
By Raytheon Missiles & DefenseMoscow and Jerusalem are in delicate balance in the Middle East, but Ukraine conflict may offer Iran more leverage.
By Arie EgoziIn an exclusive interview, Lebanese Navy Commander Senior Capt. Haissam Dannaoui talks UAVs, retiring old ships and help from friendly nations.
By Agnes HelouThe American claim comes as President Joe Biden prepares for a Middle East trip, and comes as Iranian UAV fears have prompted unprecedented interest from Gulf nations in Israeli defense systems.
By Arie EgoziMiddle East firms seek to produce their own long-range drones using satellite links, company officials and experts told Breaking Defense.
By Agnes HelouIsrael is increasingly worried about Iranian use of drones, prompting aggressive, innovative countermeasures.
By Arie Egozi
Replicator, intended to deliver thousands of low-cost attritable autonomous systems across multiple domains over the next 18 to 24 months, needs industrial investment, writes Andrew Metrick of CNAS.
By Andrew Metrick