Royal Navy sailors watch as the Mojave unmanned aircraft lands on HMS Prince Of Wales for the first time in history. (Royal Navy photo) Mojave drone takes off and lands aboard Royal Navy aircraft carrier The trial came as the U.K. and U.S. are pursuing new robotic platforms for strike, ISR and other missions. Nov 17, 2023 By Jon Harper
Artist’s rendering of a GA-ASI designed LongShot unmanned aerial vehicle firing a missile. (GA-ASI image) DARPA’s LongShot drone program reaches final demonstration and test phase General Atomics has received a $94 million award to complete the third and final phase of DARPA's effort to develop armed, air-launched drones. Jul 7, 2023 By Mikayla Easley
Artist’s rendering of a GA-ASI designed LongShot unmanned aerial vehicle firing a missile. (GA-ASI image) DARPA’s LongShot air-launched drone program approaching key milestones The initiative aims to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle that can employ multiple air-to-air weapons after being launched from a crewed aircraft. Mar 8, 2023 By Jon Harper
Close view of a MQ-9 Reaper (Getty Images) Marines to establish new drone squadron in Hawaii to counter China The Marine Corps plans to deploy more unmanned aerial vehicles to the Asia-Pacific to keep an eye on Chinese forces. May 26, 2022 By Brandi Vincent