Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckageA Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press4 days ago
Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threatsThe sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.By Tara Copp, AP6 days ago
Navy warship fights off four-drone Houthi attackWednesday's Houthi attack on a Navy warship comes after a three-day lull in reported incidents in the Red Sea.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 weeks ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 weeks ago
US and allies down dozens of Houthi drones in Red Sea showdownU.S. and coalition forces took out a steady stream of Houthi attack drones Saturday.By Jonathan Lehrfeld7 weeks ago
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle EastAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.By Colin Demarest8 weeks ago
February Red Sea recap: A busy month for Navy against Houthi attacksThe Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
US drone goes down off Yemen; underwater Houthi drone taken outThe Pentagon acknowledged an American MQ-9 Reaper drone went down recently in the Red Sea amid an ongoing battle with Houthi militants in the region.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
Navy to establish second surface drone unit this springU.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vetsLawmakers questioned VA officials on best practices for employing artificial intelligence technology to improve health care and benefits.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
Airborne Triton drone key to Navy’s signal goals, Clapperton saysThe autonomous MQ-4C Triton intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting drone can fly for more than 24 hours.By Colin Demarest3 months ago
Drone strike in Baghdad kills senior militia commander, officials sayTwo U.S. officials familiar with the matter said that a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander was targeted in a U.S. strike on Wednesday in Iraq.3 months ago