The U.S. will soon have the ability to deploy new hypersonic missiles that can be shot from fighter planes, ground-based launchers, and from space. Read more in my story for Defense News.
MILITARY
HISTORY, NEWS & ANALYSIS
Kamikaze drones and armored-piercing drones popularly known as “tank killers” are coming to the U.S. Army in bulk. Read more in my story for Military Times.
Read my interview with Secretary Driscoll in Forbes.
US Air Force awards contract for drone wingman engines
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a prototype contract for a small engine for service’s autonomous drone wingmen. Read more in my story for Military Times.
Pentagon To Launch Online Amazon-Style Marketplace For Drones – Forbes
The U.S. Army is set to launch an Amazon-style online marketplace for Unmanned Aircraft Systems next month. Read more in my story for Forbes.
Lockheed debuts AI on F-35 fighter jet to identify targets
Lockheed Martin tested the ability of its F-35 fighter plane to use artificial intelligence-enhanced targeting. Read more in my story for Defense News.
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.
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.