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An ALE system is launched from a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter, as testing commences during Project Convergence in September 2020.

US Army wants spy drones to launch from high-altitude motherships

The Army wants launched effects that could deploy from high-speed, higher-altitude business jets as it expands its pursuit of unmanned capabilities.

6 months ago

Space Force mulling nuclear protection for missile-tracking satellites

The study could drive changes to future tranches of Space Development Agency and Space Systems Command satellites.

By Courtney Albon

12 months ago

The Marine Corps is looking at small drone boats for spying on vessels

The uncrewed surface vessels ideally would be light enough to get lugged around by a Marine heavy-lift helicopter, the Corps said.

By Irene Loewenson

19 months ago

Air Force’s JSTARS flies last intel mission after 3 decades in service

The jets have amassed more than 141,000 hours in combat since Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

FBI needs new limits on use of foreign spy data, says advisory board

The White House board says FBI should stop using a database of foreigners’ emails and communications to investigate crimes other than national security.

24 months ago

Congress queries Space Force plan for fewer missile warning satellites

Lawmakers want deeper analysis from the Space Force on a decision to eliminate one satellite from the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program.

By Courtney Albon

24 months ago