Latest "Unmanned" stories

Ukraine war inspires weapons that crack battle tanks at weakest point

Arms manufacturers are tuning their lineups to the immediate experience of the brutal, close-range fighting in Ukraine.

By Sebastian Sprenger

2 days ago

Military drone crashes during test flight in Iran, injuring 2

Images of the wreckage circulating on social media suggested it was the type of drone that carries bombs.

By The Associated Press

4 days ago

US military resumes counterterrorism missions out of Niger bases

Gen. James Hecker, the top Air Force commander for Europe and Africa, said the U.S. is flying both manned and unmanned missions in Niger.

By Tara Copp, AP

8 days ago

How a new, mobile package keeps Reaper drones ready to fight in Europe

The U.S. Air Force wants to stand up bases where MQ-9 Reapers land no matter the weather, and refuel closer to the front line.

By Vivienne Machi

9 days ago

US Air Force general eyes more uses for drone wingmen

The U.S. Air Force should consider additional uses for its planned fleet of drone wingmen beyond just flying them alongside fighter jets, a general says.

By Stephen Losey

2 weeks ago

China lashes out over stepped-up US military aid to Taiwan

The package is modest at only $80 million, but the implications of using the Foreign Military Financing program to provide it will likely infuriate China.

3 weeks ago