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Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills

Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.

By Courtney Albon

2 days ago

This Air Force WSO became an ace in showdown with Iranian drones

Capt. Carla Nava is the 2025 Airman of the Year.

By Hope Hodge Seck

9 days ago

Coast Guard to get first MQ-9 drones

Current and former officials are heralding the move as a game-changer in the fight against smuggling.

By Carla Babb

11 days ago

These wargames explored drone attacks on US military bases

Many of the details of these wargames are classified, but one key finding is that protecting domestic U.S. bases can’t be just the military’s job.

By Michael Peck

7 weeks ago

Jammed and confused: Alaska trial shows pitfalls of fielding US drones

One drone failed repeatedly to find its target when jammed and ultimately crashed into a hill. Another flew past its target and went up in flames.

By Courtney Albon

2 months ago

Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices

The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.

By Courtney Albon

2 months ago