The Army's cross-functional team focused on air and missile defense modernization has a new mission: countering rising drone threats. The U.S. is aiming to send Ukraine the “Vampire” counter-drone system by mid-2023, with a contract award expected within months, a Pentagon spokesman said. The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone. The Maneuver Battle Lab is evaluating tech before it's fielded, while observing some combat theories during the war in Ukraine. From boots and gloves to batteries, scopes and body armor, if it touches the soldier, this program touches it. Anduril Industries plans to unveil a trailer-mounted version of its surveillance tower. After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025. After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025. The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will contract with industry for $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine. Ukraine's deputy defense minister suggested anti-tank systems with a 6-kilometer range or suicide drones as options his military could use. Load More