Suspected Chinese spy balloon floating over US ‘not a threat,’ Pentagon says

Suspected Chinese spy balloon floating over US ‘not a threat,’ Pentagon says
Suspected Chinese spy balloon floating over US ‘not a threat,’ Pentagon says

On Friday, Beijing acknowledged the balloon was from China, but claimed it’s a “civilian” weather balloon blown off course.

France considering options for ‘unexploited’ higher airspace region

France considering options for ‘unexploited’ higher airspace region
France considering options for ‘unexploited’ higher airspace region

France is looking at operating in “higher airspace,” loosely set at between 20-100 km above sea-level, which is too high for aircraft to operate in, too low for satellites to orbit in.

From the Army’s Black Hawk’s heir, to a the drone that wouldn’t land: 5 stories from 2022

From the Army’s Black Hawk’s heir, to a the drone that wouldn’t land: 5 stories from 2022
From the Army’s Black Hawk’s heir, to a the drone that wouldn’t land: 5 stories from 2022

US Army experiments in cutting edge tech made for some of the most compelling storylines of 2022.

Army seeks industry help on stratospheric drones, sensor payloads

Army seeks industry help on stratospheric drones, sensor payloads
Army seeks industry help on stratospheric drones, sensor payloads

Michael Monteleone, director of the Army’s assured PNT and space cross functional team, said that the service is interested in high altitude platforms as a capability for “bridging between an aerial layer and space.”

Army’s ultra-endurance Zephyr drone comes down after ‘unexpected termination’ over Arizona desert

Army’s ultra-endurance Zephyr drone comes down after ‘unexpected termination’ over Arizona desert
Army’s ultra-endurance Zephyr drone comes down after ‘unexpected termination’ over Arizona desert

After setting endurance flight records, the slender UAV will now be grounded until 2023.

After setting ultra-endurance record, Army Zephyr drone keeps flying, whether it wants to or not

After setting ultra-endurance record, Army Zephyr drone keeps flying, whether it wants to or not
After setting ultra-endurance record, Army Zephyr drone keeps flying, whether it wants to or not

The high-flying unmanned aerial vehicle has been above Arizona for more than a month, living on batteries, solar power and a prayer.

Project Convergence 2021 Kicks Off; Showcases 110 New Technologies

Project Convergence 2021 Kicks Off; Showcases 110 New Technologies
Project Convergence 2021 Kicks Off; Showcases 110 New Technologies

“Unfortunately, some of the Army’s signature modernization efforts, as spectacular as they are, don’t work with the other signature modernization efforts,” said Ed Mornston, G2 at Army Futures Command.