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2 May

Air

Concepts of the uncrewed fighter aircraft YFQ-42A (bottom) and the YFQ-44A are pictured in artwork. The aircraft are designed to leverage autonomous capabilities and crewed-uncrewed teaming to defeat enemy threats in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force artwork courtesy of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Anduril Industries)

US Begins Ground Tests for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drones

The US Air Force has begun ground testing for two unmanned combat aerial vehicles developed under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

2 May

Americas

Joe Saballa

Textron’s XM204 Top Attack Munition Clears First US Army Article Testing

Textron Systems has hit a major milestone with its XM204 top attack munition, successfully completing first article testing with the US Army.

2 May

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military Not Ready for Drone Attacks on Bases, Say Pentagon Officials

Several Pentagon officials have acknowledged significant gaps in the US military’s ability to protect its domestic and overseas bases from hostile drone threats.

2 May

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Hanwha Wins ‘Korean Iron Dome’ Radar Development Project

Hanwha Systems will develop the radar of South Korea’s Low Altitude Missile Defense system, often referred to as the “Korean Iron Dome.”

2 May

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Greenlights Production of Modern Polar Security Cutters

Bollinger Shipyards has received approval to begin full production of the US Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter.

2 May

War

Palestinian displaced children wait to receive free food in Gaza City, on April 10, 2025. Israel resumes major strikes on the Gaza Strip on March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto) (Photo by MAJDI FATHI / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Activists Say Drones Hit Aid Boat Heading for Gaza, Blame Israel

A group of activists organizing an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked on Friday by drones in international waters off Malta as they headed towards the Palestinian territory, accusing Israel of attacking the vessel.

2 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Christine Casimiro

Northrop Debuts ‘Lumberjack’ Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

Northrop Grumman has unveiled its one-way attack drone, the “Lumberjack,” at the Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC.

2 May

Cyber

240229-N-ED646-1045 SOUDA BAY, GREECE (Feb. 29, 2024) Quartermaster 1st Class Brandon Gould, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), hoists up the Greek flag as the ship pulls into Souda Bay, Greece for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 29. Carter Hall is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)

Staff Writer With AFP

Greece Arrests Man on Suspicion of Spying for Russia

Greek authorities have arrested a man in the strategic port city of Alexandroupolis on suspicion of photographing supply convoys on behalf of Russia, police said.

2 May

Asia Pacific