Latest "UAV" stories

New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay

Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

Here’s why CENTCOM thinks Iran was behind a fatal drone attack on a ship last month

The command provided evidence Friday that links Iran with the July 30 attack on the Mercer Street tanker ship.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

20 months ago

US jets strike Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria in response to ongoing drone, rocket attacks

In response to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed militias, President Joe Biden ordered U.S. airstrikes against them in Iraq and Syria.

By Howard Altman

21 months ago

US Army to test new microwave weapon for defeating drones

An Air Force laboratory spent $15 million to build THOR in cooperation with engineering firm Verus Research as well as BAE Systems and Leidos.

2 years ago

Army researchers get one step closer to in-flight shape-shifting drones

New research has sped up the ability to analyze and configure unmanned aerial systems in different forms of flight.

By Zach England

3 years ago

China unveils drones, missiles and hypersonic glide vehicle at military parade

China has showcased new types of missiles and unmanned platforms for the first time at a military parade in its capital to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding.

3 years ago