Weapons Archives

Vantor satellite image shows the Pentagon military headquarters and surrounding infrastructure in Arlington, Virginia. (Getty Images / Satellite image (c) 2026 Vantor)

U.S. military debuts new Task Force Easy to enable drone tech ‘adaptation dominance’

The commander shed new light on its origin and Defense Department leaders’ overarching vision for it during the annual AUSA conference.

4 days ago By Brandi Vincent

A U.S. Army soldier assigned to 6th Battalion, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, performs set-up tasks on an air defense system as part of Exercise Dragon Flag on Kunsan Air base, August 18, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Samantha Mussatti)

American Army forces in South Korea adapting to new drone threats

The 8th Army has been learning from what’s happening in Ukraine and the Middle East, and working through changes in its own tactics, techniques and procedures, Lt.…

6 days ago By Jon Harper

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Ives, 90th Ground Combat Training Squadron defender, pilots a drone during an X4 and SMASH 2000L Systems Firing Qualification at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyoming, May 15, 2026. The drone carried balloon targets to help operators practice acquiring, tracking and engaging simulated aerial threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

7th Air Force seeks new counter-drone capabilities for point defense modernization in South Korea

The RFI release comes amid growing concerns about North Korea’s drone arsenal.

Oct 5, 2026 By Jon Harper

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle shakes hands with Rear Adm. Melvin Smith, commander of Submarine Group Two (COMSUBGRU 2), at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Robotic and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Norfolk, Virginia, Sept. 24, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

Navy creates warfighting development center in Virginia to determine how the sea service will employ unmanned systems in future battles

The new organization will bring “operational coherence” to the service’s drone integration efforts, according to CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle.

Sep 25, 2026 By Jon Harper

The 1st Cavalry Division tests prototypes of the new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV 30mm), April 30, 2026, on Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry)

BAE Systems delivers two AMPV 30s to Army built with internal funding in project the service didn’t formally request

“We’re demonstrating how a proven combat vehicle platform can continue to evolve as the battlefield and technology change, without requiring the Army to start over every time…

Sep 24, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

(Photo source: DIU social media post on X)

Pentagon unveils top performers in latest ‘Gauntlet’ for Drone Dominance Program

The department now plans to purchase a total of about 60,000 drones from those UAS vendors.

Sep 18, 2026 By Jon Harper

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander presides over a Silver Star ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

USAFE boss shares ‘vignettes’ for CCA drone employment in Europe

“I'm excited about what CCAs have in store for the Air Force,” Lt. Gen. Jason Hinds told reporters.

Sep 15, 2026 By Jon Harper

The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) fired from a U.S. Army M270A2 and HIMARS at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. (Official U.S. Army photo by Christopher Bohn)

Army inks $1.2B contract with Lockheed for Precision Strike Missile that can hit ships and other moving targets

This version of PrSM includes a multi-mode seeker that gives the weapon additional capabilities.

Sep 15, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

AFSOC gunship launches new Havoc Spear cruise missiles at targets in Africa during combat operations

The system was pursued via a U.S. Special Operations Command CRADA with Leidos.

Sep 14, 2026 By Jon Harper

YFQ-42 aircraft sit on the flightline at a California test location as part of the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft flight test campaign. (Courtesy Air Force photo)

Air Force plans to field 500 CCA drones by 2032

General Atomics’ platform is now known as the FQ-42A Vengeance, while Anduril’s has been officially designated the FQ-44A Fury, SECAF Troy Meink said Monday.

Sep 14, 2026 By Mikayla Easley