Unmanned Systems

• Navy wants small drones that can see in the dark

  The service is looking for small tactical unmanned aerial vehicles capable of providing ISR in both day and night operations in adverse environmental conditions. Read More
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  Tern gets closer to extending ships' ISR reach at sea

  The DARPA-ONR program to develop long-range, vertical-lift drones for smaller ships moves into Phase 3. Read More

• General Atomics to deliver two Predator drones to Italy

  General Atomics announced that Italy has accepted the sale of the two final MQ-1 Predator UAVs in the company’s Predator A product line. Read More

• Air Force to allow enlisted airmen to fly Global Hawks

  In another effort to ameliorate the stress on remotely piloted aircraft crews, the service announced that enlisted personnel will be permitted to fly the surveillance-only aircraft. Read More

• Air Force looks to double its number of drone squadrons

  The five-year plan would also add up to 3,500 airmen, expanding the unmanned aircraft program to meet rising demand. Read More

• Army tests small electronic jammers for use in training

  The Army demonstrated small electronic jammers that can be used in training scenarios and are easier to gain approval for use. Read More

• Northrop demonstrates counter UAV technologies

  In a recent demonstration for the Army, Northrop Grumman tested its Venom platform, which can track and shoot down enemy drones. Read More

• Navy's Fire Scout drone helicopter passes its latest test

  The MQ-8C recently demonstrated enhanced endurance and sensor capabilities, manufacturer Northrop Grumman said. Read More

• Army teams up with robot vehicles

  CERDEC researchers demonstrate how autonomous ground vehicles can work with soldiers to establish beyond-line-of-sight communications. Read More

• Army links Apache, Gray Eagle UAS in South Korea

  An Apache helicopter streamed video and metadata from an unmanned Gray Eagle over “extended distances.” Read More

• The future of autonomy has a strong human component

  Human-machine teaming is at the heart of the military service's plans, leaders told lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Read More

• Army testing defenses against small, commercial UAS

  During demonstrations this summer, the Army tested various counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms to address the growing threat posed by small drones. Read More

• US approves sale of Global Hawks to Japan

  The State Department has OK’d the possible sale of three of the high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft, to be used for ISR. Read More

• ONR adds $11M to tablet-controlled autonomous helicopter program

  Aurora Flight Sciences will continue tests on the AACUS program, in which unmanned rotorcraft deliver supplies to small units in dangerous environments. Read More

• Army looking for help in defending against small UAS

  In a recent solicitation, the Army asks for assistance in detecting and identifying drones of less than 20 pounds. Read More