Aug 29, 2023 · The United States military currently uses 23 known types of drones, ranging from small hand-launched devices the size of a model airplane to those larger than many modern manned commercial...

The first Committee of the UN General Assembly saw its very first side event on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, on Friday, 23 October 2015. According to the UN, an increasing number of countries and non-state actors have shown interest in the use …

Dec 26, 2024 · Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division, which is currently deployed in Romania, recently became the first Army unit to field the service’s newest reconnaissance drones.

Jan 26, 2025 · In the U.S. military, drones were initially quite large; aircraft like the MQ-1 Predator and the much larger MQ-9 Reaper are full-size aircraft, while the RQ-4 Global Hawk is quite massive.

Oct 17, 2024 · For the military, drones — more commonly referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs — soar strategically above the battlefield and beyond for use in surveillance and reconnaissance,...

Jan 9, 2025 · The U.S. Army has received a new type of drone to boost its modern air warfare tactics. Developed by Textron Systems, the MK 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) Aerosonde drone is now part of the...

This article explores the challenges and essential strategies for effectively integrating drones into military operations, promoting improved situational awareness and operational effectiveness.

May 28, 2024 · The U.S. Army approved the characteristics it wants in a Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System after awarding contracts to two teams competing to build the drone.

Dec 31, 2024 · The Army has a surveillance drone prototype that when fielded will give brigade commanders a clearer picture of the battlefield terrain where soldiers are maneuvering, the service said this...