The live fire test saw Apache pilots engage drones flying on ranges at Yuma Proving Ground. Read more in my story for Defense News.
MILITARY
HISTORY, NEWS & ANALYSIS
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.
Why U.S. Special Operations Forces Are Investing In FPV Drones – Forbes
Elite U.S. Special Operations Forces units, including the U.S. Navy SEALs, are investing in first person view drones. Read more in my analysis for Forbes.
Police In Europe Are Adapting To Hybrid Drone Attacks – Forbes
Hybrid drone attacks across NATO countries are transforming the way police in Europe and the UK operate. More in my analysis for Forbes.
US Marine attack helicopters to field long-range missiles by 2027
Precision-guided missiles will become a new attack capability for U.S. Marine Viper helicopters by 2027. Read more in my story for Defense News.
Lockheed unveils Lamprey underwater drone that can attach to ships
Lockheed Martin on Monday unveiled an unmanned underwater vehicle that can deploy airborne drones. Read more in my story for Defense News.
US Marine designs Corps’ first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone
The U.S. Marine Corps has pioneered a 3D-printed first-person view drone. Read more in my story for Military Times.
New Book Preview: Luftwaffe Ghost Riders
An excerpt from my book, Monty’s Flying Fortress, coming April 30 to all places where books are sold, and now available for preorder!