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 Fletcher11 days ago
Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems officeRear 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 Ceder5 weeks ago
Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone accessThe Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.By Hope Hodge Seck2 months ago
Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide preventionDefense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 months ago
Inside the Navy task group testing drone boats in the Red SeaEarlier this spring, the Navy unit launched a handful of unmanned vessels from Aqaba, Jordan, into the Red Sea with a broad-edged surveillance mission.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
VA secretary emphasizes reforms, accountability for federal workforceIn his first public address to a veterans group, Doug Collins outlined plans to broaden VA benefits and cut back bureaucracy.By Leo Shane III4 months ago