Driscoll told Military Times that he hopes the Army will be in position to buy one million drones within 18 to 24 months. Read more in my story here.
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The Pentagon is partnering with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to streamline military and law enforcement training to counter rogue drones. Read more in my story for Forbes.
U.S. Army Uses Drone To Transport Lifesaving Blood – Forbes
A heavy-lift drone called the Tactical Resupply Vehicle 15, or TRV-150 was used. Read more in my story for Forbes.
Read my interview for Military Times with Maj. Gen. Clair A. Gill, commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, about drone warfare and doctrine.
National Guard team clinches award for clawed drone at Army competition
Soldiers of the Army National Guard’s 28th Infantry Division snagged the award for Project RED. Read more in my story for Military Times.
Soldiers from across the U.S. Army showcased drone warfare skills and ideas in the first annual Best Drone Warfighter Competition. Read more in my story for Military Times.
The live fire test saw Apache pilots engage drones flying on ranges at Yuma Proving Ground. Read more in my story for Defense News.
US Army to debut FPV Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor next month
The U.S. Army will begin assessing the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March following a $5.2 million contract award. Read more in my story for Defense News.
Pentagon Adopts New Policy To Stop Covert Drone Surveillance – Forbes
The policy enlarges the military’s traditional concept of a “fence line” boundary. Read more in my story for Forbes.
Small FPV drones flying over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson pose a major security risk. Read more in my story for Forbes.