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A team of Department of Defense drone operators and experts test the technical capabilities of various Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) during a Defense Innovation Unit led prize challenge to identify platforms, components, and capabilities for Blue UAS, which clears and validates flying platforms are safe to fly, cyber-secure, and meet DOD requirements, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on Nov. 2-6, 2024. (DOD photo by Devon Bistarkey, Defense Innovation Unit)

Pentagon’s growing list of ‘made in America’ drones has a loophole for certain parts made in China

Multiple sources told DefenseScoop that the majority of the drones cleared through the Blue UAS effort have motors that are sourced in China.

4 days ago By Brandi Vincent

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen at sunset on June 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Congress eyes whole-of-government plan to disrupt growing cooperation between US adversaries

Experts have warned that authoritarian regimes in China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are working more closely on activities to defy America.

Nov 7, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

The Albatross II attack and surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and its American partner, is on display at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition 2025 (TADTE), in Taipei, Taiwan, on September 19, 2025. (Photo by Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Taiwan moves to counter China’s drone dominance

Defense experts discussed Taiwan's plans to grow its domestic drone production pipelines and its military’s adoption of such systems.

Nov 5, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Nominee for Pentagon strategist outlines approach for stymieing potential Chinese attacks on Taiwan

Austin Dahmer had his confirmation hearing Tuesday with the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Nov 4, 2025 By Jon Harper

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 20: U.S. President Donald Trump calls on reporters during a meeting with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese (L), Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles during a bilateral meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Albanese is visiting the U.S. Capital to meet with President Trump and later visit the Pentagon. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Trump officially endorses AUKUS at White House meeting with Australian prime minister

They unveiled a new plan to invest in a wide range of materials that are essential for existing and emerging defense assets.

Oct 20, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Drone parts recovered from Iranian proxy group attacks trigger latest US blacklist of Chinese companies

Officials said that five Chinese entities were placed on the list “based on information indicating that around October 7, 2023, Israel Defense Forces recovered numerous weaponized unmanned…

Oct 9, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

A CS-5000T drone is seen during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025. (Photo by PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images)

China’s military technology parade underscores need for more U.S. deterrents, experts say

Fighter jets, hypersonic missiles and AI-powered drones were among the capabilities showcased at China's recent “Victory Day” parade.

Sep 5, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on during a meeting with President of the Philippines Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on July 21, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Hegseth calls on DOD CIO to protect tech supply chain from influence of China

The order comes after an eye-opening investigation revealed Microsoft had been relying on China-based engineers to support DOD cloud computing systems.

Jul 23, 2025 By Billy Mitchell

Marko Mihkelson, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Estonia, testifies during a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe hearing on Capitol Hill March 17, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Estonia’s Foreign Affairs chair to spotlight security cooperation aims during upcoming US visit

Marko Mihkelson shed light on his team’s plan for the upcoming trip during a briefing with DefenseScoop and other participants in the country’s Defence Study Programme.

Jun 24, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Members of the 18th Space Defense Combat Squadron, a unit assigned to U.S. Space Forces – Space under the USSF Force Generation model, observe orbital data at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 4, 2024.  (Photo by David Dozoretz)

China practicing on-orbit ‘dogfighting’ tactics with space assets, Gen. Guetlein says

The demonstrations are yet another example of adversary advancements in space and their ability to use them for military applications.

Mar 18, 2025 By Mikayla Easley