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Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into ...
As Drone Warfare Evolves, Pentagon Sees Its Own Vulnerabilities
Israel and Ukraine have used drones against their adversaries in audacious ways that have helped the Pentagon see the need ...
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Remote pilots operating drones in warfare would be eligible for combat-related benefits under new legislation
Remote pilots and crews operating drones in warfare would become eligible for combat-related services through the Department ...
Drone incursions on US bases come under intense scrutiny as devices prove lethality overseas
Republican lawmakers press federal agencies for information on drone incursions at military bases, citing coordination gaps ...
How the U.S. is confronting the threat posed by drones swarming sensitive national security sites
Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of ...
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Fighter pilots integrate drones into air combat training
The drones served in a "loyal wingman" role to the pilots, marking “a major leap in human-machine teaming," the Air Force said.
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When Langley AFB Faced a Coordinated Drone Intrusion
We’re revisiting a rare drone swarm incident at Langley Air Force Base that raised serious questions about airspace security. The event prompted heightened military response and investigation.
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Air Force Pilots Test Operating Drones in Aerial Combat
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions developed the experimental XQ-58A Valkyrie in partnership with AFRL, with an initial test ...
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U.S. Air Force F-16C and F-15E Control Multiple XQ-58 Drones in Groundbreaking Test
Pilots aboard an F-16C Fighting Falcon and an F-15E Strike Eagle each controlled two XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aircraft in an ...
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US fighter pilots fly F-16, F-15 jets while controlling drones in sky-combat test
During a high-fidelity training event, pilots flying an F-16C and an F-15E Strike Eagle each controlled two XQ-58A Valkyrie ...
Why the US military is racing to defend against a new wave of drone warfare
After deadly attacks and warnings from Ukraine and Israel’s drone strategies, the Pentagon is scrambling to adapt to a ...