Coast Guard, Saildrone team up in northern waters to boost border security, surveillance
The Voyager is equipped to conduct persistent coastal surveillance and nearshore mapping missions while remaining at sea for roughly 100 days at a time.
A Navy carrier is about to deploy with a robot ship. Could it change the service forever?
Experts said that this deployment could lay the foundation for how the Navy develops its concept of operations for unmanned systems.
How AI is shaping geospatial intelligence
Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together reporting from GEOINT 2026 on how intelligence leaders are shaping the future of space-based geospatial intelligence.
Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray gets green light for low-rate initial production
A low-rate initial production contract for three aircraft is expected this summer, the Navy said.
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ASELSAN at SAHA 2026: Introducing next-generation multi-domain defense systems
Unveiled at SAHA 2026, ASELSAN’s latest portfolio reflects a layered and integrated defense architecture, bringing together electronic warfare, counter-UAV, airborne and naval capabilities within a unified operational framework.
Saildrone unveils new medium unmanned surface vessel for anti-sub warfare, ISR
The MUSV comes in two variants: the Spectre Silent Endurance, and the Spectre Stealth Strike.
Australia to get 40 more Bluebottle unmanned surface vessels
Australian navy chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond said that the Bluebottle was an extremely durable asset, noting that “these things have remained on station as the cyclones have rolled through, and they've remained operational.”
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In contested seas, autonomy must anticipate, not just navigate
As missions stretch farther and comms grow less reliable, predictive software could become the edge that keeps missions afloat.
What are the possibilities for US and Asian partners to co-produce drones in the Indo-Pacific?
Drones will play a critical role in surveillance, logistics, and both offensive and defensive operations in the region.
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.
Navy weighs creating robotic autonomous systems commander amid unmanned push
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said a robotic autonomous systems commander would coordinate across domains.
Navy to experiment with tailored force pairing with Theodore Roosevelt deployment: SWO boss
Vice Adm. Brendan McLane said that a medium unmanned surface vessel will deploy alongside the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group that is set to get underway later this year.
New webinar Safeguarding funded innovation in research security
Join us 6/24 as experts discuss evolving US research security policy and innovation protection. 1 CPE credit eligible.
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How to operate drones in a battlespace where GPS can’t be trusted
Continuation of UAS operations in contested and GPS-denied environments is key.
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Undersea superiority: ASELSAN’s integrated approach to naval defense
As global navies adapt to evolving underwater threats, ASELSAN’s integrated sonar, countermeasure, and sonobuoy solutions offer a scalable, future-ready approach.
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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.
UAE signs $400M in local drone deals, US firms show off at UMEX
Combined with the $240 million announced in deals for EDGE on day one, the local UAE champion has brought its contracted total from the show to roughly $635 million.