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September 2023
DSEI NEWS: British Army Establishing New UAS Unit
The war in Ukraine has showcased the important role unmanned aircraft systems have and will continue to have on the present and future battlefield. In recognition of this, the British army will establish a new UAS group by the end of this year, its leader said. -
March 2023
Ukraine A Living Lab for AI Warfare
By Robin Fontes and Dr Jorrit KammingaSince Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, much debate has centered on whether the conflict represents conventional warfare or some revolutionary type of contest. -
November 2022
Transitioning from Human Pilots to Drones
By David WinterWhile promoting unmanned aerial vehicles, the United States continues to invest substantial resources in manned aircraft to ensure continued air superiority. -
October 2022
Industry Prepping AI Tech for Next-Gen Aircraft
By Meredith RoatenThe Air Force wants its sixth-generation fighter aircraft to have a squad of uncrewed systems flying at its side. Before the autonomous aircraft becomes a program of record, the aerospace industry is eager to tackle the challenges of manned-unmanned teaming. -
October 2022
JUST IN: Army Focused on Countering ‘Kamikaze Drones'
With loitering munitions dominating the battlefield in Ukraine, the U.S. Army is looking for ways to combat small unmanned aerial vehicles designed for one-way and sometimes deadly missions. -
October 2022
Army Piloting Pentagon’s Counter-UAS Efforts
The Army’s Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office is leading a department-wide effort to address how the U.S. military will combat adversaries’ use of small drones both now and in the future. -
September 2022
Commercial Drone Tech Proliferates in Ukraine
By Hana MoumenThe Ukraine war has intensified the use of commercial drones, giving the nation an unforeseen opportunity to counter Russian aggression. As a result, drones and their complementary equipment have become among the most sought-after technologies in 2022. -
August 2022
JUST IN: DARPA's Ground-Breaking Optics Tech Tested on UAVs
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has introduced a new breakthrough in optics technology, and the record-setting capability is already being tested on Air Force unmanned aerial vehicles. -
August 2022
Drones Modified For Medical Supply Drops in Ukraine
A company specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles has modified a drone to deliver vital medical supplies to Ukrainian civilians in hard-to-reach areas. -
September 2021
DSEI NEWS: New Drone Tech to Aid in Water Emergencies
By Meredith RoatenDrone company TEKEVER wants to use its unmanned aircraft and artificial intelligence technology to save lives in water emergencies by dropping life rafts to those in distress.