Putin, Ukraine and drone
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DroneShield wins $8.2m contract for military counter-drone systems
"DroneShield wins $8.2m contract for military counter-drone systems" was originally created and published by Army Technology, a GlobalData owned brand.
Russia is trying to establish the production of unmanned surface vessels by copying Ukrainian engineering solutions. The Ukrainian Navy says this threat is being taken into account; however, it is not unexpected and does not indicate any new super-capabilities of the enemy,
Defense News on MSN
Navy launches suicide drone from ship at sea for first time
A LUCAS drone was successfully launched from the flight deck of the USS Santa Barbara, a littoral combat ship currently operating in the Arabian Gulf.
A top US commander called the launch a "significant milestone" in delivering cheap drones to American forces.
The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that country.
A major player in the Navy’s Project Overmatch effort will now lead the service’s new acquisition office to quickly purchase more drones, according to two memos obtained by USNI News. Rebecca Gassler,
The San Diego-based littoral combat ship was in the Arabian Gulf when a new Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS, was tested.
Strong domestic opposition would likely make any Israeli acquisition politically unfeasible for the Republic of Ireland in the current climate.
Marine Corps Times on MSN
Marine Corps launches six drone training programs open to any MOS
Six pilot training programs and eight certifications are being established to provide fundamental skills in using both armed and unarmed systems.
Military Times on MSN
Army, NATO allies test stealth in new FPV drone warfighter competition
A team of six from Spain’s Legion Brigade took first place overall, while a team from 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment finished in second and will go on to compete in the Army’s Best Drone Warfighter Competition to be held in Alabama in February 2026.
THE Royal Navy is testing a fleet of drones to patrol seas for Russian submarines. And they could also be used to form a “picket line” between the UK and Greenland. The size of a