Unmanned Systems

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  Army adds $97M to Shadow drone deal

  The service is acquiring more of the catapult-launched ISR unmanned aircraft, which has also been used in concert with Apache helicopters. Read More
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  As AI advances, military leaders mull the 'Terminator conundrum'

  Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says advancements in artificial intelligence create a lot of questions about the role of autonomous systems on the battlefield. Read More
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  Army building an airfield for drone training

  The site next to the National Training Center in California will accommodate training on the Gray Eagle ISR aircraft. Read More
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  Air Force looks to 're-define' ISR sensor suites

  In a solicitation, the service said it is looking for ISR sensors that are capable of detecting targets obscured by natural or man-made means. Read More
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  U.S. wants help with what China's up to with UAS, robotics

  The U.S-China Economic and Security Review Commission is asking for unclassified research reports on China’s industrial and military robotics development. Read More
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  Air Force wants sense and avoid technology for large drones

  The service is looking for sense and avoid technology for aircraft such as the Predator and Global Hawk that could also be transitioned to smaller drones. Read More
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  NRL tests low-power, long-endurance sail drone

  The Naval Research Lab, in partnership with Penn State, tested algorithms designed to increase the endurance of unmanned sailplanes that ride thermals the way some large birds do. Read More

• Air Force wants a portable system to counter small drones

  In a recent notice, the Air Force is asking for proposals on defeating small, but potentially bomb-carrying incoming drones. Read More

• 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