(The War Zone) The entire U.S. military is now pushing to acquire hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of new drones, especially smaller types, in the coming years, spurred on by new direction from the Pentagon. Read More ----oooo00O00oooo---- |
Defense Innovation Unit Wants Containerised Autonomous Drone Delivery Systems
By The Editor on Feb 09, 2026 07:44 am
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is accepting solution briefs for the Containerized Autonomous Drone Delivery System (CADDS). Today’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) often require a one-to-one human-to-platform model, where soldiers must manually launch, recover, and refit each drone. This approach does not scale and cannot meet the demands of contested operations. DIU seeks containerized solutions […]
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Major Radar Capability Upgrades Boost Teledyne FLIR’s Ranger Speed, Accuracy and Drone Detection
By The Editor on Feb 09, 2026 07:38 am
– Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced major software upgrades to its Ranger radar systems, improving detection speed, accuracy, and early warning for critical missions worldwide. The enhancements apply to the Ranger R8-3DX and Ranger R20SS, widely used for border security, force protection, and counter-UAS operations. The update adds Fast Scan technology, enabling 360-degree coverage at […]
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Amazon Delivery Drone Crashes in North Texas
By The Editor on Feb 09, 2026 07:26 am
An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone crashed into the side of an apartment complex in a Dallas suburb last week. The damaged drone fell onto a nearby sidewalk and began emitting smoke, though local firefighters later confirmed it never caught fire. The cause of the crash remains unknown. Amazon has launched an investigation and is […]
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US Marine Corps Develops First NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed Drone
By The Editor on Feb 09, 2026 07:06 am
Amid the Department of Defense’s push for “drone dominance” and a goal to field 300,000 one-way attack drones by 2028, 2nd Marine Logistics Group has produced the Marine Corps’ first NDAA-compliant, 3D-printed drone. Called HANX, the modular platform is designed to be built, modified, and sustained by Marines. Unlike earlier 3D-printed efforts, HANX meets today’s […]
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| Hegseth's pet 'drone dominance' project clears first phase hurdle |
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The War Department has named 25 companies invited to compete in the first phase of its Drone Dominance Program, a major acquisition reform initiative aimed at rapidly fielding large numbers of low-cost, one-way attack drones for front-line combat units. |
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