How Hitler’s fear-inducing ‘flying bomb’ ushered in drone warfare
The V-1 "flying bomb" could accurately be described in today’s nomenclature as an unmanned aerial vehicle — moreover, as the first suicide drone.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills
Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.
Pentagon forms new task force to fast-track counter-drone capabilities
The creation of the new task force also puts an end to the Joint Counter-small UAS Office, which was formed in 2019 and led by the Army.
By Jen Judson
Navy integrates robotic vessels into Baltic Sea warfighting exercise
This year's BALTOPS exercise included anti-submarine warfare, countermine operations and integration with an array of robotic and autonomous systems.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Marines and sailors combat drone threats by digging trenches
In a recent exercise, U.S. Marines and sailors worked with Latvian Army troops to clear woods and build a warren of trenches designed for drone warfare.
By Todd South
Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems office
Rear Adm. Kevin Smith was relieved of his duties “due to a loss of confidence” based on a complaint substantiated by a Naval IG investigation.
By Riley Ceder