drones

US Army Looks to Replace ‘Shadow’ Drone

The United States Army has approved replacing the aging unmanned aircraft system Shadow and endorsed a tactical drone challenge to find its successor.

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Developer Expects USAF Stealth Adversary Drone Contract in September

Blue Force Technologies is expecting a US Air Force contract next month to develop an unmanned stealth aircraft for the force's fifth-generation fighters to train against.

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Russia Developing New Heavy Combat Drone: Sources

The Russian Ministry of Defense is working on new heavy attack drone systems that will utilize ultra-long-range strategic cruise missiles.

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Israel Says It Shot Down Drone From Lebanon’s Hezbollah

The Israeli army shot down a drone from the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah that had crossed into Israeli airspace.

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Russian Commanders to Be Trained in Drone Warfare

Russia will begin providing specialized drone warfare training to its military officers next year.

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Japan Developing Drone-Based Hypersonic Missile Detection: Report

Japan is developing a drone-based hypersonic missile detection system, local media reported citing the country’s ministry of defense.

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Russia to Test-Fire Anti-Tank Missile From Orion Combat Drone: Report

Russia will test-fire an anti-tank missile from the Orion combat drone in the fall, state media reported.

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USAF Research Lab Seeks ‘Hammer’ for THOR Drone Killer

The US Air Force Research Laboratory is looking for partners to develop a counter electronics weapon system to strengthen defenses against drone attacks.

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Human Rights Watch Calls for Global Treaty on ‘Killer Robots’

Human Rights Watch urged governments to negotiate a treaty that sets standards for meaningful human control over lethal autonomous weapons.

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US Navy Tests Upgraded MQ-4C Triton Drone

The US Navy conducted its first test flight of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle with newly upgraded hardware and software.

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