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A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Marine Corps charts path for future aviation ops led by drones

The Marine Corps is targeting 2029 to begin operational testing of its MUX TACAIR drone, while simultaneously exploring how exquisite unmanned systems can be used for other…

2 days ago By Mikayla Easley

A VBAT unmanned aerial system takes off from the flight deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during counter-small UAS training in the Pacific Ocean, April 4, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Rodriguez)

Military leaders want a more integrated, joint approach to drone dominance

The military’s adoption of drones and counter-drone tech has been historically fragmented, with each service pursuing its own strategies.

3 days ago By Brandi Vincent

Hung Cao, then-undersecretary of the Navy, meets with Capt. John Frye, commanding officer, U.S. Naval Base Guam, Feb. 23, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Rey Rabara)

UAS is ‘the new’ IED: Hung Cao urges industry to innovate faster against modern drone threats

Cao made his first high-profile public address since he was elevated to acting SECNAV following a major leadership shakeup and ouster last week.

5 days ago By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Richard Tofte, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, observes impacts during a live fire platoon attack on range 410 Alpha as part of Service Level Training Exercise 2-26 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 9, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dominic Trujillo)

Marine division to get first-of-its-kind counter-drone training as officials signal ‘significant concern’ over defeating UAS

While details about what the lanes will look like and which counter-UAS systems Marines will employ are scant, the announcement of upcoming training comes as the service…

5 days ago By Drew F. Lawrence

The Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray conducts its initial flight April 25 at Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Ill. The aircraft completed a controlled test flight to evaluate basic handling and performance in preparation for future carrier-based operations. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)

Navy conducts first test flight of MQ-25 tanker drone

Once fielded, the Boeing-made MQ-25 Stingray will be the Navy's first operational aircraft carrier-based drone.

Apr 27, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

U.S. East coast-based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) conduct dive operations to increase maritime lethality during training off the coast of Key Largo, Florida, Feb. 18, 2025. Naval Special Warfare Group TWO produces, supports, and deploys the world’s most lethal maritime special operation forces to ensure the United States will deter and win wars. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Katie Cox)

SOCOM highlights 6 focus areas for naval capabilities modernization

Officials released a source-sought notice for the ANCHOR initiative.

Apr 27, 2026 By Jon Harper

An FPV drone assembly during the Operator Drone Basic Course at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 21, 2026. In the course’s foundational week, students with zero prior experience build drones from the frame up—including carbon fiber arms, flight controllers, ESCs, wiring, and hardware—learning troubleshooting and repair to enhance precision strike, reconnaissance, and counter-UAS capabilities while minimizing risk to operators on future battlefields. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Bradford)

Army leans on counter-drone marketplace to help address ‘high security concerns’ for upcoming stateside events

“State and local and federal law enforcement officers across the country can purchase from this site. We’ve already had purchases,” Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said.

Apr 16, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Helicopter launching a Mayhem 10 drone. (Image courtesy of AeroVironment)

AeroVironment launches new Mayhem drone product line

AeroVironment describes its new Mayhem 10 platform as an “autonomous, multi-role launched effects system.”

Apr 15, 2026 By Jon Harper

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Aguilar, members of Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and the Federal Aviation Administration, and key leaders from White Sands Missile Range, N.M., support a high-energy laser test using the AMP-HEL system March 7, 2026. (Courtesy Photo)

Pentagon, FAA sign safety agreement over counter-drone laser

“Following a thorough, data-informed Safety Risk Assessment, we determined that these systems do not present an increased risk to the flying public,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said.

Apr 13, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Coast Guard members conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training aboard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130) off the coast of San Pedro, Dec. 18, 2025. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Roberto Nieves)

Coast Guard wants contractors to provide and operate drone services from cutters, shore-based sites

The technologies and services would be intended to help with the surveillance, detection, classification and identification of maritime “targets of interest."

Apr 9, 2026 By Jon Harper