Latest "military drone" stories

Air Force’s first Pacific MQ-9 squadron comes at crossroads for drone

The 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron will provide eyes in the sky over east Asia.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

U.S. airmen from the 60th Aerial Port Squadron load cargo on to a Boeing 757 Jan. 22, 2022 at Travis Air Force Base, California. Since 2014, the United States has committed more than $5.4 billion in total assistance to Ukraine, including security and non-security assistance. The United States reaffirms its steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in support of a secure and prosperous Ukraine. (Nicholas Pilch/Air Force)

US Air Force ramps up intel flights, weapons shipments to Ukraine

Flight trackers have spotted American Rivet Joint, Global Hawk, Reaper and Joint STARS aircraft, plus allied assets.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Air Force previews plan to phase out enlisted drone pilots

Congress appears likely to let the Air Force ditch 24 of its 31 RQ-4 Global Hawks soon.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

US, coalition airstrikes in CENTCOM region plummet amid withdrawal plans

American and coalition aircraft have conducted more than 400 airstrikes across the Middle East since Jan. 1.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

How Minot plans to protect America’s ICBMs from drones

Drones are both a threat to Minot's ICBM mission — and potentially a benefit.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

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