US Navy hits drone with HELIOS laser in successful testThe destroyer Preble successfully test-fired its HELIOS system on a drone target, according to a recently released report.By Riley Ceder3 months ago
US Army wants spy drones to launch from high-altitude mothershipsThe Army wants launched effects that could deploy from high-speed, higher-altitude business jets as it expands its pursuit of unmanned capabilities.By Jen Judson4 months ago
East Coast Marine drone squadron conducts first Reaper flightThe unit transitioned from an operational RQ-21A Blackjack drone squadron to the Corps’ Reaper Fleet Replacement Squadron in July 2023.By Todd South6 months ago
Sending THAAD to Israel adds to strain on US Army, leaders sayThe top two Army leaders said the THAAD deployment also adds potential delays in modernizing the service’s missile defense systems.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 months ago
US to send missile defense system and troops to IsraelThat announcement comes as Iran has warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 months ago
US to send $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials sayThe new package includes ammunition Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault.11 months ago