Unmanned Systems

Industry responding to Navy’s interest in small unmanned systems

It's unclear when or how the Navy will buy small unmanned surface and undersea systems. But the desire is there, and L3Harris is responding to that signal.

Replicator drones already being delivered, Pentagon says

The program meant to counter China by helping the Pentagon quickly buy thousands of drones. It's nearing the halfway point of an August 2025 deadline.

Opinion

America needs to lead in drone warfare

Our allies and partners need American-made drones, not Chinese or Iranian ones.

Confusion swirls over Western tank caveats in Ukraine

There are no Dutch restrictions on Ukrainian forces using donated Leopard tanks in combat, as Ukrainian soldiers said they are still using US-made Abrams.

NATO drone surveillance hours surge amid growing appetite for intel

“The North Atlantic security environment is under threat,” said Scott Bray, the assistant secretary general for intelligence and security.

Pentagon outlines systems, funding for first batch of Replicator

The announcement, while still leaving questions open, marks the first time the Pentagon has publicly discussed any system for its drone program.

Opinion

How the Pentagon can more rapidly buy and field the latest tech

With rare exceptions, the U.S. Defense Department cannot acquire new technologies and systems in a timely manner.

Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage

A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.

Army officials question plan for future attack reconnaissance

The service did away with the pursuit of a new manned armed scout helicopter and is grappling with how to fill the gap using a network of smart drones.

US to provide $6B to fund long-term weapons for Ukraine, officials say

The new funding — the largest tranche of USAI aid sent to date - will include a wide array of munitions for air defense, such NASAM, HIMARS and Patriots.