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3 May

Northrop’s Manta Ray Undersea Drone Completes In-Water Test

Northrop Grumman’s Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle prototype has completed in-water testing off the California coast.

3 May

Noah Benton, Titan Dynamics chief technology officer, launches a an eight-pound, 3-D-printed unmanned aerial system during a Blue Horizons demonstration April 25, 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The goal of the demonstration was to create, build and fly a UAS within 24 hours. The team spent the week at Eglin creating UASs for various designs and mission specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Demos Assembly, Deployment of 3D-Printed Drones in Under 24 Hours

The US Air Force has showcased its capability to design, assemble, and deploy 3D-printed unmanned aerial systems within 24 hours in Florida.

3 May

220828-N-UA460-1019 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 28, 2022) – Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dylan Shubin, from Norco, California, mans a console in the combat information center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during live-fire missile exercise as part of Pacific Vanguard (PV) 2022 while operating in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 28. PV22 is an exercise with a focus on interoperability and the advanced training and integration of allied maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson)

Rojoef Manuel

Rebellion Defense to Provide Target Recognition Solution for US Navy

DC startup Rebellion Defense has received a contract to deliver a target recognition and tracking solution for the US Navy.

3 May

Joe Saballa

US Air Force Activates Two EW Squadrons Amid Increasing Threats

In response to increasing threats in the electromagnetic spectrum, the US Air Force has formed two new squadrons to improve its electronic warfare capabilities.

3 May

Rojoef Manuel

Kansas Robotics Firm to Develop Nano Drones for US Special Ops

Kansas-based robotics developer Tesseract Ventures has received a contract to manufacture nano drones for the US Special Operations Command.

2 May

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says Civilian Killed in Syria Strike Last Year

A US strike in Syria last year killed a civilian who was misidentified as an Al-Qaeda leader, the military command responsible for the region said.

2 May

The Boeing MQ-25 T1 test asset transfers fuel to a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet on June 4, marking the first time in history that an unmanned aircraft has refueled another aircraft.

Inder Singh Bisht

Boeing Demos Virtual Manned-Unmanned Aerial Refueling

Boeing demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming of a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aircraft.

2 May

Joe Saballa

US Marine Corps Receives First Extended-Range MQ-9A Reaper Drone

The US Marine Corps has taken delivery of the first of eight MQ-9A Extended-Range drones under order from General Atomics.

2 May

Rojoef Manuel

US Defense Innovation Unit Seeking Proposals for Joint Cyber Hunt Kit Prototype

The US Defense Innovation Unit has issued a request for proposals to develop a joint cyber hunt kit prototype for military networks.

2 May

A C-130J Super Hercules prepares to taxi at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2023. The C-130J contains an external fuel tank, allowing for long distance travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

Rojoef Manuel

USAF Demos Max Endurance Flight of Super Hercules With External Fuel Tanks

The US Air Force has completed a max endurance flight test of a C-130J military transport aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks.

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