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(Defense News) Military units will start using drone swarms within the next two years as the underlying technology matures, according to the colonel in charge of exploring new defense technology ...

As an officer in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Kausner piloted F-14A and F/A-18F aircraft in support of theater operations in the Asia-Pacific and two combat tours in Iraq.

News coverage of the latest platforms, systems, technologies and policies of unmanned warfare.

In this panel discussion, we explore the role of unmanned aircraft in battlefield reconnaissance, the advantages of unmanned aircraft and the challenges of collecting, evaluating and acting on …

Jun 10, 2022 · The group selected French drone startup Atechsys to develop the airframe and the ground station, according to a 2021 release. The officer school expects a test flight of the aircraft in …

Reporter Todd South delivers the latest news in military aviation from the annual Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa, Florida.

May 16, 2025 · President Donald Trump’s comments Thursday in Qatar about future fighter jets planned for the U.S. military have baffled observers and been met with silence from the Pentagon.

Jun 27, 2025 · The Air Force wants to retire hundreds of older aircraft, including the entire Warthog fleet, to free up money for future planes.