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An Indiana National Guard Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment, prepares a Parrot ANAFI drone for flight during a Combat Readiness Exercise at Camp Atterbury, near Edinburgh, Indiana, July 21, 2026. (Indiana National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hector Tinoco)

Army designates 2 additional ‘permissive’ sites for commercial vendors to test their drone and counter-drone tech

The move is part of a broader Army initiative aimed at facilitating vendor access to test ranges.
9 hours ago By Jon Harper
U.S. Airmen assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit inspect a YFQ-44A Fury aircraft at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 20, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Blundon)

Air Force starting to game out sustainment framework for CCA drones

Once the AI-enabled uncrewed systems are fielded, the Air Force will need its maintenance enterprise to help keep them flying and ready for combat.
Oct 21, 2026 By Jon Harper
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.…
Oct 12, 2026 By Jon Harper
A Barracuda unmanned surface vessel undergoes testing in southern Ukraine, on March 30, 2026. The multifunctional drone boat is developed by the Barracuda unit of the 40th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade, part of the 30th Marine Corps of the Ukrainian Navy. It features a modern tracking system, remote control, and artificial intelligence elements. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Unmanned warfare has now expanded to the high seas. Is the U.S. ready?

The American military’s recent success with autonomous platforms — as well as the unmanned advances of partners like Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan — offers three main lessons…
Oct 7, 2026 By Vice Adm. Michael Connor (ret.) Yoni Tobin
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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
A 390A graduate dons their new Special Forces regimental distinctive insignia following the Activation and Induction ceremony at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, the Special Operations Center of Excellence, at the JFK Auditorium on Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 2, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexis Washburn)

Army Special Forces graduate first batch of Robotics Technician Integrators, a new job the rest of the service is eyeing

Ten warrant officers graduated from the Robotics Technician Integrator (390A) course in a ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Friday, marking the official start of the…
Oct 2, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence
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