#unmanned systems

All articles tagged with "unmanned systems"

DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via defensenews.com

The Marine Corps says it now has more than 3,500 FPV attack drones after having none in October 2025.
The service’s Attack Drone Team was launched in January 2025 to speed integration.
Officials link the urgency of the effort to lessons from the war in Ukraine.

DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via defensenews.com

Breaking Defense highlighted a new F/A-XX timeline as a major Day 1 topic at Sea Air Space 2026.
The conference also showed strong interest in medium unmanned surface vessels and related autonomous systems.
Exhibits suggested the Navy’s modernization push spans crewed aviation, unmanned platforms, munitions, submarines, and industrial tools.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

A reported Chinese design combines fuel-based generation with electric drive for battlefield drones.
The stated goal is to improve both endurance and stealth.
The concept reflects broader military interest in propulsion as a tactical advantage.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

Army Secretary Driscoll wants to purchase one million drones within 18-24 months
A soldier-led drone marketplace launching next month will let troops rate and review commercial drone products
The Army is shifting to treat drones as expendable ammunition rather than reusable equipment
China produces 5-15 million drones annually, highlighting the US manufacturing gap
The inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition drew 200+ soldier competitors

DT Editorial Team·Feb 26, 2026·4 min read·via c4isrnet.com

DT Editorial Team·Feb 26, 2026·4 min read·via c4isrnet.com

DT Editorial Team·Feb 21, 2026·5 min read·via defenseone.com