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How small drones changed modern warfare How small drones changed modern warfare

By Joshua Skovlund

/ Sep 22 2023

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US resumes some drone operations in Niger for force protection US resumes some drone operations in Niger for force protection

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 14 2023

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Pentagon: Some ‘non-essential’ personnel have left Niger [Updated] Pentagon: Some ‘non-essential’ personnel have left Niger [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 7 2023

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US airstrike in Somalia kills 13 al-Shabab fighters US airstrike in Somalia kills 13 al-Shabab fighters

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 28 2023

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US troops will remain in Niger during partial embassy evacuation [Updated] US troops will remain in Niger during partial embassy evacuation [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 2 2023

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The US can’t use its $110 million drone base in Niger The US can’t use its $110 million drone base in Niger

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 1 2023

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Watch as a Russian jet damages a US drone over Syria Watch as a Russian jet damages a US drone over Syria

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 25 2023

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US Navy chases away Iranians before they can seize two oil tankers US Navy chases away Iranians before they can seize two oil tankers

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 5 2023

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Air Force said AI drone killed its human operator in a simulation Air Force said AI drone killed its human operator in a simulation

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 1 2023

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This drone-on-drone dogfight in Ukraine is a glimpse of the future of war This drone-on-drone dogfight in Ukraine is a glimpse of the future of war

By Nicholas Slayton

/ May 27 2023

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The long journey home for a Marine veteran killed in Ukraine The long journey home for a Marine veteran killed in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 23 2023

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Report: Ukraine is losing 10,000 drones per month Report: Ukraine is losing 10,000 drones per month

By Nicholas Slayton

/ May 20 2023

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Russia claims Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Kremlin Russia claims Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Kremlin

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 3 2023

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US providing Ukraine with 30mm gun trucks to blast Iranian drones out of the sky US providing Ukraine with 30mm gun trucks to blast Iranian drones out of the sky

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 5 2023

Green Berets are testing a prototype glider drone for speedy resupply Green Berets are testing a prototype glider drone for speedy resupply

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 31 2023

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Footage captures moment a Russian Su-27 collided with MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea Footage captures moment a Russian Su-27 collided with MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea

/ Mar 16 2023

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US Air Force drone crashes after colliding with Russian fighter over Black Sea US Air Force drone crashes after colliding with Russian fighter over Black Sea

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 14 2023

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China is considering arming Russian forces in Ukraine, US says China is considering arming Russian forces in Ukraine, US says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 21 2023

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DIA report confirms Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine DIA report confirms Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 15 2023

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Russia says it will fast-track testing of tank-killing robot in Ukraine Russia says it will fast-track testing of tank-killing robot in Ukraine

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 31 2023

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US troops conducted 313 missions and killed 686 ISIS fighters in 2022 US troops conducted 313 missions and killed 686 ISIS fighters in 2022

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 29 2022

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The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 21 2022

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The Russian military continues its drone blitz on Kyiv The Russian military continues its drone blitz on Kyiv

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 19 2022

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Ukrainian drones are making life hell for Russian troops in Crimea Ukrainian drones are making life hell for Russian troops in Crimea

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 15 2022

This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 27 2022

The Army is fielding a new ‘proximity’ round to take out incoming drones The Army is fielding a new ‘proximity’ round to take out incoming drones

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 21 2022

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Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 17 2022

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Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 10 2022

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What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle

/ Oct 6 2022

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Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare

By Max Hauptman, Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 13 2022

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How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific

/ Aug 24 2022

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After 64 days, the Army’s drone that wouldn’t die has died [Updated] After 64 days, the Army’s drone that wouldn’t die has died [Updated]

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Aug 21 2022

Here’s how the US military can win a war against China Here’s how the US military can win a war against China

By David Geaney

/ Aug 17 2022

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This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China

/ Aug 10 2022

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‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home ‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 4 2022

Here’s what all those UFO sightings might be — and what the military may know Here’s what all those UFO sightings might be — and what the military may know

/ Aug 2 2022

The Army has a drone flying over the American Southwest that refuses to die The Army has a drone flying over the American Southwest that refuses to die

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Jul 31 2022

Off the shelf, above the fight: How cheap drones are completely changing warfare Off the shelf, above the fight: How cheap drones are completely changing warfare

By Ivan F. Ingraham

/ Jul 1 2022

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The Air Force wants to take on active shooters with drones and robots The Air Force wants to take on active shooters with drones and robots

/ Jun 20 2022

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The Navy is eyeing a drone that can fly for a week without refueling The Navy is eyeing a drone that can fly for a week without refueling

/ May 17 2022

A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 10 2022

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US shoots down ‘Soleimani’s revenge’ drones on anniversary of Iranian general’s death US shoots down ‘Soleimani’s revenge’ drones on anniversary of Iranian general’s death

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 3 2022

DARPA wants to recharge drones mid-flight with a ‘whisper beam’ of energy DARPA wants to recharge drones mid-flight with a ‘whisper beam’ of energy

/ Dec 16 2021

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The Air Force wants to kill a drone that ground commanders say they can’t live without The Air Force wants to kill a drone that ground commanders say they can’t live without

/ Nov 23 2021

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The Army is testing drones that can deliver life-saving blood to the battlefield The Army is testing drones that can deliver life-saving blood to the battlefield

/ Nov 12 2021

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An Air Force drone more costly than an F-35 just fell out of the sky in North Dakota An Air Force drone more costly than an F-35 just fell out of the sky in North Dakota

/ Aug 6 2021

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The US proxy war with Iran grows murkier after the military denies a recent drone strike in Syria The US proxy war with Iran grows murkier after the military denies a recent drone strike in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 19 2021

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‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon ‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon

/ May 12 2021

DARPA is developing an air-launched drone missile that fires air-to-air missiles DARPA is developing an air-launched drone missile that fires air-to-air missiles

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 9 2021

Drones pose the biggest threat to US troops in the Middle East since IEDs, top general says Drones pose the biggest threat to US troops in the Middle East since IEDs, top general says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 8 2021

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The Marine Corps is eyeing a long-range robot boat that can nail targets with kamikaze drones The Marine Corps is eyeing a long-range robot boat that can nail targets with kamikaze drones

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 27 2021

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The Air Force’s new drone-in-a-box is like ‘scramble the fighters’ for base security forces The Air Force’s new drone-in-a-box is like ‘scramble the fighters’ for base security forces

/ Dec 18 2020

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The Air Force has deployed its drone-killing microwave weapon to Africa The Air Force has deployed its drone-killing microwave weapon to Africa

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 18 2020

General confirms the US has helped the Taliban by launching drone strikes against ISIS General confirms the US has helped the Taliban by launching drone strikes against ISIS

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 10 2020

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These New Pocket-Sized Drones May Be Coming To An Army Unit Near You These New Pocket-Sized Drones May Be Coming To An Army Unit Near You

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 10 2020

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Soldiers say the Army’s new nano-drones are a game changer Soldiers say the Army’s new nano-drones are a game changer

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 10 2020

The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Could This Gun-Toting Drone Replace Combat Soldiers? Could This Gun-Toting Drone Replace Combat Soldiers?

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Army Has Developed A Tiny Flying Squirrel Drone For Some Reason The Army Has Developed A Tiny Flying Squirrel Drone For Some Reason

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020

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This Is The Army’s New Weapon Of Choice For Countering ISIS Drones This Is The Army’s New Weapon Of Choice For Countering ISIS Drones

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Army Is Preparing To Field This Electromagnetic Rifle Against ISIS Drones The Army Is Preparing To Field This Electromagnetic Rifle Against ISIS Drones

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Drone Just Got A Whole Lot Deadlier The Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Drone Just Got A Whole Lot Deadlier

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

11 Military Drone Names, Ranked 11 Military Drone Names, Ranked

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 10 2020