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  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems

    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.
  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems

    March 2023

    Ukraine A Living Lab for AI Warfare

    By Robin Fontes and Dr Jorrit Kamminga
    Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, much debate has centered on whether the conflict represents conventional warfare or some revolutionary type of contest.
  • Air Power

    November 2022

    Transitioning from Human Pilots to Drones

    By David Winter
    While promoting unmanned aerial vehicles, the United States continues to invest substantial resources in manned aircraft to ensure continued air superiority.
  • Air Power

    October 2022

    Industry Prepping AI Tech for Next-Gen Aircraft

    By Meredith Roaten
    The 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.
  • Army News

    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.
  • Army News

    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.
  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems

    September 2022

    Commercial Drone Tech Proliferates in Ukraine

    By Hana Moumen
    The 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.
  • Emerging Technologies

    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.
  • International

    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.
  • International

    September 2021

    DSEI NEWS: New Drone Tech to Aid in Water Emergencies

    By Meredith Roaten
    Drone 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.
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