Need for New Tech Grows as Air Force's Bird Strike Mission Expands
Wildlife encounters accounted for 418 of the Air Force's 5,109 Class A, B and C mishaps from 2011-2017, according to a study.
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US Confirms Drones in Niger Have Striking Capabilities
The U.S. started arming drones in the West African nation of Niger earlier this year, according to the U.S. Africa Command.
Marines Test New Drone Swarms a Single Operator Can Control
One Marine could soon dispatch a dozen drones to jam communications and take out targets -- all from a handheld tablet.
Logistics Marines Use Huey Drone, Self-Driving Cars to Get Gear to the Fight
A Marine Corps logistics unit will use two training events to test new ways to quickly deliver supplies to ground forces.
Navy's Fire Scout Drone Helo May Be Sold to Allied Militaries Soon
Northrop Grumman Corp. is looking to expand sales of its MQ-8C Fire Scout abroad.
Army to Buy Raytheon's Coyote Expendable UAS for Drone-Killing Mission
The U.S. Army will buy Raytheon's Coyote drone by the end of the year to take down enemy drones.
5 Airmen Receive First 'R' Devices for Taking Down ISIS Targets
The Air Force awarded its first five "R" devices this week, recognizing the outstanding performance of drone operators.
Attempted Sale of Reaper Drone Documents on Dark Web Thwarted
The $150 deal offered by an unidentified hacker was halted after a threat analysis by the Recorded Future's Insikt Group.
Pentagon Memo Grounds Air Force Special Ops Quadcopters
Like the Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force has suspended using commercial off-the-shelf drones following a Pentagon memo.
New Drone School Trains Young Soldiers to Survive Enemy UAS
Army instructors at Fort Benning, Georgia recently opened a new drone training school.
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