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11 February

Arms

New ‘Drone Killer’ Ammo Gives US Navy Rifles a Shotgun Punch vs. UAVs

The US Navy has turned its rifles into drone-killing weapons with a new ammunition that delivers shotgun-style takedowns without collateral damage.

11 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan, Kratos Successfully Test Mighty Hornet IV Attack Drone

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and US firm Kratos have successfully tested the integrated Mighty Hornet IV attack uncrewed aerial vehicle.

11 February

Americas

Christine Casimiro

USMC Picks GA-ASI YFQ-42A as Surrogate Testbed for ‘Loyal Wingman’ Effort

The US Marine Corps has selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to provide its YFQ-42A drone as a surrogate testbed for evaluation under the service’s “loyal wingman” program.

11 February

Africa

Nigerian Navy and Police Force personnel conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training during exercise Obangame Express 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 25, 2023. Obangame Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation, and increase maritime safety and security among participating nations in the Gulf of Guinea and Southern Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrea Rumple)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Deploys 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Military

The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country.

10 February

Air

An L3Harris Sky Warden pictured alongside the Red Wolf payload, part of the company’s modular airborne mission systems.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Red Wolf Meets Sky Warden in L3Harris’ Hybrid Strike, ISR Showcase

L3Harris brought together two of its platforms in a hybrid strike concept, pairing the Red Wolf munition with the Sky Warden support system.

10 February

Americas

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), prepares a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 22, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2d Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Christine Casimiro

US Marine Corps Seeks AI-Savvy Troops for Warfighting Experimentation

The US Marine Corps is turning to its own ranks for the next wave of drone and artificial intelligence innovation, seeking troops with expertise in those areas to shape how the service fights in the future.

10 February

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Palladyne AI Nabs Missile Propulsion Subsystem Deal From US Defense Prime

Palladyne AI has received a contract from a US defense prime contractor to supply a mission-critical propulsion subsystem in support of an existing American missile program.

10 February

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

BAE to Arm Allies With Missile Warning Tech Through $137M US Army Deal

BAE Systems has secured foreign military sales contracts from the US Army to supply AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems to allies.

10 February

Americas

Drone operations during Exercise Northern Strike.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Defense Department Assigns Key Drone Training Role to Michigan Center

The US DoD designated Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center as a National Range for advanced training involving drones.

10 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A V-BAT unmanned aerial system launches aboard Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Feb. 9, 2024. The V-BAT provides the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable (MEU(SOC)) the capability to increase maritime awareness through utilization of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sensors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Jodesz Gavilan

Armenia Boosts Military With US V-BAT Drones

Armenia has confirmed the purchase of US-made V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles, marking a concrete step in its expanding military cooperation with Washington.

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