DARPA’s New REMA Program is Turning Ordinary Drones into Autonomous Killing Machines. Kind of.
DARPA's newly announced REMA program hopes to turn ordinary commercial and military drones into autonomous killing machines.
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Soft Morphing Aerial Robots Could Revolutionize Space Exploration, Starting with Saturn’s Moon Titan
Soft morphing aerial robots could revolutionize space exploration by overcoming complex terrains, starting with Titan.
U.S. Navy Unmanned Surface Vessels Complete First Pacific Journey Amidst Growing Tensions
The U.S. Navy made history with the first Pacific crossing of a pair of its unmanned surface vessels amidst rising tensions with China.
Autonomous Security Robots Are Starting to Patrol Schools and Cities, Despite Controversies
From schools to major cities, an increasing number of sectors are turning to autonomous security robots to bolster public safety.
Raytheon Technologies Delivers Fully Portable, Combat-Ready Laser to U.S. Air Force
IN an effort to help U.S. forces defend against the rapidly increasing threat from low-cost enemy drones, Raytheon Technologies has delivered the first fully portable, combat-ready drone to the Air Force.
Russia Wants To Use Robotic Tanks To Combat Advanced Western Armor in Ukraine. It’s Likely a Fantasy
Russia claims it is developing a robotic tank that will be capable of destroying advanced Western battle tanks. Defense experts says that's doubtful.
A Major Breakthrough Could Mean Realistic Autonomous Bird-Like Drones Are On The Horizon
Engineers working on the GRIFFIN Project recently made a significant breakthrough in developing the world's first true bird-like drones.
Suspicious Drones Seen Over German Military Sites Training Ukrainian Soldiers
A rash of suspicious drone activity near German military bases training Ukrainian soldiers raises concerns over possible Russian espionage.
China Offers First Close-Up View of Its Secretive GJ-11 “Sharp Sword” Stealth Drone
China just offered a rare, first close-up view of its secretive GJ-11 stealth drone, which strongly resembles the U.S.'s RQ-170.
Annexation Won’t Help Russian Industry Recover Staggering Losses of Military Drones, Moscow Admits
Annexation of Ukrainian territory will do nothing to solve Moscow's military woes, including Russian industry's inability to produce military drones.
Ukrainian Army to Receive “Black Hornet” Military Micro-Drones
Ukraine is set to receive some "Black Hornet" military micro-drones, described as a "spy plane that fits in your hand."
Advanced New Wind Sensor Could Help Drones Navigate Under Extreme Weather Conditions
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a new wind sensor that can help improve drone navigation.
U.S. Military Tests Record-Setting Ultra-Endurance Stratospheric Drone
The Zephyr could be a game-changer for intelligence, surveillance, target accusation, and reconnaissance support in combat environments
The Zephyr could be a game-changer for intelligence, surveillance, target accusation, and reconnaissance support in combat environments
Currently, the U.S. military is testing an ultra-endurance stratospheric drone capable of flying continuously for months without refueling...
Watch Iron Beam Drone Killing Laser in Action
Video From Latest Test Shows System is Finally Ready for Deployment
Video From Latest Test Shows System is Finally Ready for Deployment
A video tweeted out by the Israeli prime minister shows their Iron Beam laser system blasting an unpiloted drone from the sky.
ANALYSIS: Were Sweden’s “Mystery Drones” Russian PSYOPS?
Authorities in Sweden have said that swarms of mystery drones repeatedly violated restricted airspace over several sensitive areas...
Authorities Confirm Sightings of Mysterious Drones Over Swedish Nuclear Facilities
Authorities in Sweden have confirmed a rash of mysterious drone sightings that occurred over several nuclear facilities late last week.
U.S. Navy Successfully Test Fires Drone Killing Laser
On December 14th, the United States Navy conducted a live-fire test of their Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD),...
DARPA’s Latest Gremlins Drone Will Cause Some Serious Mischief
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The Drone Swarm You Can Use Over and Over
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The Drone Swarm You Can Use Over and Over
DARPA's Gremlins program is developing reusable air-launched drones that could carry small bombs and could raise some serious hell.
The US Navy Plans to “Unman the Frontlines” With Its New Drone Programs
The US Navy and Marine Corps are campaigning to ‘unman the frontlines’ with several new drones in development, each aimed at ensuring future unmanned machines can serve beneath the sea, on the surface, and in the air.
Were Those UAP Just “Drones and Balloons?”
Jazz Shaw provides his opinion on the recent release and coverage of the leaked UAP images.
Jazz Shaw provides his opinion on the recent release and coverage of the leaked UAP images.
Are those latest images of UAP just "drones and balloons?" Journalist Jazz Shaw weighs in with his thoughts.
X-58A Valkyrie Drone Successfully Launches a Smaller Drone in Recent Test
The United States’ experimental stealthy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie, successfully launched a smaller drone...
Cartels Are Using ‘Narco-Drones’ to Smuggle Drugs Across US Border
Cartels are using 'narco-drones' to smuggle drugs across the border, and US officials have no idea how to stop them.
Facial Recognition Drones Racially Profile But They Don’t Have To
A start-up is poised to usher in the next era of biometric identification technology: drones using AI-powered facial recognition technology.
Remote Identification and Other New FAA Drone Rules Take Effect This April
According to the new guidelines, the FAA will now require Remote Identification, as well as new rules for Operations Over People, which will take effect on April 21, 2021.
Drones: Flight of the Force Multipliers
In this installment of the Intelligence Brief, we look at the use of autonomous drones by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, and resulting issues in Silicon Valley and industry.
Fighter Pilots Rely on Technology That Will One Day Steal Their Jobs
Technology that helps save the lives of fighter pilots may one day eliminate the need for the pilots it was designed to protect.
DARPA’s ‘Manta Ray’ Underwater Drone Could Be a Game Changer
DARPA's new UUV, Manta Ray, could end up having an immense impact on all sectors of the naval and maritime industry.
Trump Signs Order on Threats Posed By Unmanned Aircraft Systems
In one of his final acts as president, Trump signs an executive order aimed at addressing threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems.
Pentagon Releases New Counter-Drone Strategy
The Pentagon just released its new joint forces counter-drone strategy, detailing their plans for addressing small unmanned aircraft threats.
Lethal Drones Won’t Transform Warfare But They Will Transform Terrorism
Rogue Actors and the Future Threat of Lethal UAVs.
Rogue Actors and the Future Threat of Lethal UAVs.
Experts are concerned that lethal drones will be truly transformative when placed into the hands of non-state actors and terrorists.
Former President Obama Addresses Controversial Drone Program, Questions About UFOs
The 44th President of the United States recently defended the use of drones in military operations while he was in office, and keeps us guessing about UFO briefings.
The 44th President of the United States recently defended the use of drones in military operations while he was in office, and keeps us guessing about UFO briefings.
The 44th President of the United States defended the use of drones in military operations while he was in office, and keeps us guessing about presidential UFO briefings.
DARPA’s Dream of a Tiny Robot Army Is Close To Becoming a Reality
DARPA edges closer to its dream of having 250 AI drones for urban warfare environments.
DARPA edges closer to its dream of having 250 AI drones for urban warfare environments.
DARPA edges closer to its dream of having 250 AI drones for urban warfare environments.