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 Press3 weeks ago
All the US assets that helped repel Iran’s attack on IsraelMultiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 weeks ago
Will the Ukraine war slow Russia’s Arctic push?Drones could offer the West an opening to catch up with Russia, bogged down in Ukraine, in establishing a foothold in the warming Arctic.By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo16 months ago
New in 2023: Here comes the first-ever surface drone fleetOver the past year or so, Task Force 59 has operated surface drones in U.S. 5th Fleet waters for more than 25,000 hours.By Geoff Ziezulewicz17 months ago
US to send anti-drone machine guns, air defense ammunition to UkraineThe Pentagon is seeking to give Ukraine what it needs to defend against Russian drones targeting the embattled country's energy infrastructure.By Stephen Losey18 months ago
Drone-killing Vampires due in Ukraine next year, Pentagon saysThe U.S. is aiming to send Ukraine the “Vampire” counter-drone system by mid-2023, with a contract award expected within months, a Pentagon spokesman said.By Joe Gould19 months ago
Waves of ‘kamikaze’ drones strike Ukraine’s capital, 4 killedThe concentrated use of the drones was the second barrage in as many weeks — after months in which air attacks had become a rarity in central Kyiv.By Inna Varenytsia19 months ago
US, UK hold drone drill in Persian Gulf after Iran seizuresThe drones sent still images of potential targets to warships and the 5th Fleet’s command center, where they were reviewed by artificial intelligence.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press20 months ago
New Ukraine aid will buy 18 HIMARS and weapons to ‘disrupt’ dronesThe Pentagon announced Wednesday it will contract with industry for $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.By Joe Gould20 months ago
Taiwan forces fire at drones flying over island near ChinaTaiwan’s military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline.21 months ago
Fewer troops in CENTCOM? No problem, says 3-star air boss“How do we share information? How do we share intelligence? How do we gain a common understanding with each other?” Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said.By Rachel S. Cohen21 months ago
‘Vampire’ to transform Ukraine pickups into deadly missile launchersThe L3Harris-made Vampire will be included in the nearly $3 billion in aid announced Wednesday.By Catherine Buchaniec and Joe Gould21 months ago