Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckageA Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press6 days ago
Meet the Marine aviator of the year ― an unmanned aerial vehicle pilotMaj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Navy destroyer Gravely takes out Houthi drones, missile in the Red SeaThe Navy destroyer Gravely and U.S. forces destroyed drones and a missile fired toward the U.S. ship by Houthi militants.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 weeks ago
The sea drone that’s lifting Ukraine morale as it hunts Russian shipsThe Magura is 18 feet long, has a range of up to 500 miles and a 440 pound payload.By Barry Hatton8 weeks ago
February Red Sea recap: A busy month for Navy against Houthi attacksThe Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
Boeing expands drone exams to Lockheed C-5 with eye on broader fleet"You just can't do this stuff in a simulated environment," Boeing's Scott Belanger said of the Autonomous Aircraft Inspection initiative.By Colin Demarest3 months ago
Marines ‘disable’ drone flying over new Guam baseThe Marine Corps officially opened Camp Blaz in January 2022, in preparation for a future shuffling of some 5,000 Marines from Japan to Guam.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
AI-enabled Valkyrie drone teases future of US Air Force fleet“If I’m flying around in my fighter,” Col. Tucker Hamilton said, “I can imagine a world where I have multiple drones able to conduct some missions.”By Colin Demarest4 months ago
Are more Navy engagements in the Red Sea coming soon?Navy warships are being contested in the Red Sea at an unprecedented rate in modern times.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
USS Carney takes out drone swarm in the Red SeaIt's the latest incident involving a U.S. warship shooting down Iran-backed Houthi rebel attack drones in the region.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 months ago
The Marine Corps is looking at small drone boats for spying on vesselsThe uncrewed surface vessels ideally would be light enough to get lugged around by a Marine heavy-lift helicopter, the Corps said.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
Marine Corps looks at ocean glider for rapid resupply to fight ChinaWith speeds of 180 miles per hour, the seaglider could fill a known gap in the Marines’ high-speed logistics mission in the Pacific.By Hope Hodge Seck5 months ago