Marines to field rifle-mounted smart scope to help counter dronesThe tool is expected to get to troops in the coming months.By Todd South2 days ago
Jammed and confused: Alaska trial shows pitfalls of fielding US dronesOne drone failed repeatedly to find its target when jammed and ultimately crashed into a hill. Another flew past its target and went up in flames.By Courtney Albon5 days ago
Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practicesThe memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD. By Courtney Albon9 days ago
Lejeune Marines run first live munition drop from fielded droneThe July 3 live-fire exercise included the drop, followed by mortar fire and a Javelin missile strike in a simulated company-level assault.By Todd South9 days ago
Fighter pilots integrate drones into air combat training The drones served in a "loyal wingman" role to the pilots, marking “a major leap in human-machine teaming," the Air Force said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher10 days ago
200 Marines deploy to Florida as Pentagon approves more support to ICEThe Marines will be assigned tasks related to transportation, logistics and administrative functions. They're not authorized to make arrests.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher12 days ago