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Pentagon forms new task force to fast-track counter-drone capabilities
The creation of the new task force also puts an end to the Joint Counter-small UAS Office, which was formed in 2019 and led by the Army.
By Jen Judson
Trump explains why he called off strike against Iran
President Trump said he called off a strike against Iran because the estimated casualties were not “proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone.”
By Diana Stancy
Iranian radars and missile batteries were proposed targets, military officials said
The New York Times reported that President Donald Trump had approved the strikes Thursday night, but then called them off. The newspaper cited anonymous senior administration officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Trump says Iran made ‘big mistake’ by taking down US drone
President Donald Trump declared Thursday that “Iran made a very big mistake” in shooting down a U.S. surveillance drone near the Persian Gulf but suggested it was a foolish error rather than an intentional escalation of the tensions that have led to fears of open conflict.
Iran Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone amid tensions
The Iran Revolutionary Guard said it shot down the drone over Iranian airspace, while two U.S. officials told The Associated Press that the downing happened over international airspace in the Strait of Hormuz. The different accounts could not be immediately reconciled.
By Nassir Karimi and Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
CENTCOM: MQ-9 Reaper shot down over Yemen last week
An unmanned U.S. observation aircraft was shot down over Yemen on June 6, according to a statement by U.S. Central Command.
By Military Times staff
The next quadcopter the Air Force will order
In a May 23 announcement on the Federal Business Opportunities web site, contracting officials at Johnson Air Force Base said they plan to order a new quadcopter from Physical Sciences Inc.
By Kelsey Reichmann
Marines who flew T-34C sky penis pattern didn’t know new transponder allowed everyday civilians to track their flight path
The ADS-B transponder sends GPS satellite information to air traffic controllers and other aircraft to track location.
By Shawn Snow
Saudis blame Iran for drone attack amid calls for US strikes
Saudi Arabia accused Tehran of being behind a drone strike that shut down a key oil pipeline in the kingdom, and a newspaper close to the palace called for Washington to launch “surgical” strikes on Iran, raising the specter of escalating tensions as the U.S. boosts its military presence in the Persian Gulf.
By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press
‘Ninja bomb’ is a bladed anvil that shreds terrorists with no risk of collateral damage, Pentagon says
The precision Ninja bomb is also kitted out with six internal blades that can cut through buildings or cars with ease.
By J.D. Simkins
B-52 bombers are off to rebuff Iran after threats to US troops; DoD won’t say what those were
The mission comes as Iran is expected to announce plans to withdraw from parts of the 2015 nuclear deal this week, one year after the U.S. abandoned the agreement.
By Kyle Rempfer