Army seeks high-energy laser systems to kill drone swarms
The new laser systems are expected to take out intelligence and surveillance drones, as well as those that can carry high-grade explosives.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadron
A new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems.
Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests
The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.
New in 2024: Marines train more drone pilots, fill MQ-9 squadrons
Three locations use the Reaper drone — and the Corps plans to open a support unit in Cherry Point, North Carolina.
By Todd South
Air Force prepares to retire U-2 spy planes in 2026
Congress needs to approve the retirement plan, which has run afoul of lawmakers in the past.
US rotationally deploys RQ-4 drone from Singapore, sources reveal
Sources in Singapore say the unmanned aircraft arrived in January and was still operating from the island nation in early March.
By Mike Yeo