Unmanned Systems

• 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 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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• Pentagon prepares to test its sub-hunting drone vessel

  The ACTUV, developed by DARPA, is set for tests in early 2016 and could see its role expanded to other missions. Read More

• Robo Raven: A drone that actually does fly like a bird

  ARL is developing an unmanned system with flexible, flappable wings that could do things other UAS can't. Read More

• U.S. approves Italy's request to weaponize Reapers

  The State Department will let the NATO member outfit its MQ-9 drones with Hellfire missiles. Read More

• The future of ISR is unmanned, whether commanders like it or not

  Air Force officials see the U-2 and Global Hawk as complementary, but they’ll soon have to do without one of them. Read More

• Navy fills new top post for unmanned systems

  Navy Secretary Ray Mabus taps retired Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Frank Kelley to be the deputy assistant secretary for the Navy’s unmanned systems. Read More

• Army wants autonomous UAS for GPS-denied environments

  Researchers are looking for game-changing sensing technologies that could work for a variety of unmanned vehicles. Read More

• U.S. sends drones to Africa for counterterrorism operations

  The ScanEagle units being delivered to the Kenyan and Cameroonian militaries are part of an effort to share some of the military’s technological advantage with allies. Read More