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Spectators at Game of Drones observed small Unmanned Aircraft Systems testing and capabilities in various different situations during Game of Drones at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., July 16, 2026. GoD is a week-long event bringing together industry partners, military members, and engineers to conduct live experimentation of emerging sUAS and associated hardware. GoD amplifies the Department of War’s call upon both service and industry to rapidly accelerate testing, acquisition, and production of unmanned systems for the warfighter, referred to as Drone Dominance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Christian Rodriguez)

Pentagon adds ‘bombers’ to Drone Dominance Program

Officials issued a new request for solutions focused on “reusable bomber/dropper platforms.”
2 hours ago By Jon Harper
A JUMP 20-X is displayed prior to takeoff during a flight launch at Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 16, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis French)

Marine regiment tests AeroVironment’s JUMP 20-X system for the first time, but faces lack of Group 3 drone operators

The 2nd Marine Regiment relied on the system’s vendor to employ the drone because the unit lacked trained operators.
2 days ago By Drew F. Lawrence
A M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank, assigned to 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, navigates the rugged terrain during maneuvers at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California, April 30, 2025. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Felix Mena)

Army’s heavy units face counter-drone capability gaps

“If we can’t do something about the enemy’s UAS and do it rapidly, then we’re not going to be successful at continuing to maneuver,” one commander said.
6 days ago By Drew F. Lawrence
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A target is hit by a first-person view small unmanned aircraft system strike during an FPV sUAS live fire demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 29, 2026. I Marine Expeditionary Force, in partnership with Defense Innovation Unit, evaluated fiber-optic drones for use in signal-degraded environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante)

In its next chapter, DIU aims to reduce the military’s ‘cost per kill’

In an exclusive interview with DefenseScoop, Owen West shared new details about his vision to reshape DIU’s operational structure to fit its modern mission.
Jul 15, 2026 By Brandi Vincent
Tactical Resupply Vehicle-150s take flight during a Driving Innovation and Realistic Training event within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alison Strout)

DARPA gearing up for heavy-lift drone competition

DARPA’s Lift Challenge is scheduled to take place Aug. 2-9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
Jul 10, 2026 By Jon Harper
A view of Atakule, one of the landmark buildings of Turkish capital, is illuminated ahead of the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 5, 2026. (Photo by Arman Onal/Anadolu via Getty Images)

NATO announces Protected Business Network contract with Accenture

Officials hailed the deal as a major step in the military alliance's digital transformation.
Jul 8, 2026 By Jon Harper
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