From more sophisticated systems like the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft to cheap kamikaze weapons, the drone had its heyday in 2023 — and promises, coupled with AI, to be a much bigger part of future warfighting.
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US Air Force Grants $49-Million Long-Endurance Drone Deal
DZYNE has signed a contract with the US Air Force to develop low-cost capabilities to boost the US unmanned fleet’s endurance and propulsion.
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US Says It Downs Many Drones, Missiles Fired by Houthis Over Red Sea
US military forces shot down more than a dozen attack drones and several missiles fired by Yemen-based Houthi rebels at shipping in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said.
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US Army Wants Thousands More ‘Coyote’ Drone Interceptors
The US Army seeks to expand its “Coyote” anti-drone interceptor arsenal by thousands amid the growing threat of loitering munitions.
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Defence Minister Assures Strict Action Against Perpetrators of Drone Attacks On Two Merchant Vessels
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that perpetrators of attacks on Merchant Vessels ‘Chem Pluto’ & ‘Sai Baba’ will soon be brought to justice. He was speaking on the occasion of the commissioning of INS Imphal in Mumbai. He said that the Government has taken serious note of the attack on MV CHEM PLUTO and others. He added that the Government of India has taken the attacks very
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US Shoots Down 12 Houthi Attack Drones, 5 Missiles In Red Sea
Sanaa: The United States said on Tuesday said that it had shot down twelve attack drones and five missiles, which it claimed were launched by the Iran-backed Houthis.There was no damage to ships in the area or injuries reported, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said."U.S. assets, to include the USS LABOON (DDG 58) and F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, shot down twelve
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Strengthening AI Cybersecurity: Exploring the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Materials Initiative by the U.S. Army
Introduction U.S. Army officials are considering an innovative approach to bolster their cybersecurity measures in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). The Army is exploring the implementation of an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Materials (AI BOM) to gain transparency into AI algorithms, understand their provenance, and identify potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This proactive initiative aligns with …
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India’s HAPS Prototype Achieves Landmark Flight, Paves The Way For Stratospheric Operations
Bangalore-based NewSpace Research and Technologies Pvt Ltd (NRT) achieved a significant milestone in India’s aerospace ambitions as its solar-powered High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) completed its maiden flight, lasting over 21 hours. The successful trial, conducted during the Winter Solstice, provides a substantial boost to India’s plan of deploying long-endurance drones capable of
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Indian Army Awards Contract To Johnnette Technologies To Supply Made-In-India Johnnette JF-2 Tactical, India’s First Crash Resistant Drone
Johnnette Technologies, one of the top Indian UAV manufacturers, has received an order to Supply their flagship tactical fixed-wing drone, Johnnette JF-2, to the Indian Army for border surveillance. The company claims the drone is India’s first crash-resistant drone and stands out as an example for the make-in-India push that is being driven by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in order to
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USS Laboon shoots down four drones in Red Sea
U.S. Central Command said the drones “were inbound” to the destroyer.