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unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Japanese Defense Firms Unveil High-energy Laser Anti-drone Weapons

Japanese Defense Firms Unveil High-energy Laser Anti-drone Weapons

By Takahashi Kosuke
MHI and KHI publicly showed off new laser systems designed to shoot down hostile UAVs.

Is There Anything New Under the Technological Sun?

Is There Anything New Under the Technological Sun?

By Jacob Parakilas
Even categories of military technology that seem novel, like UAVs, are actually refinements of previous forms, rather than a wholly new innovation.
DARPA Awards Contract to 5 Companies Under Aerial Combat Evolution Program

DARPA Awards Contract to 5 Companies Under Aerial Combat Evolution Program

By Abhijnan Rej
This follows the August AlphaDogfight trials which saw an AI system beat a human pilot in a simulated dogfight.

Countering the ‘Pirates’ Paradise’: Unmanned Systems and Marine Security in Southeast Asia

Countering the ‘Pirates’ Paradise’: Unmanned Systems and Marine Security in Southeast Asia

By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Drones could help close the capabilities gaps that allow pirates to flourish in Asian waters.

US Air Force to Retire Predator Killer Drones in Early 2018

US Air Force to Retire Predator Killer Drones in Early 2018

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service is slated to switch to an all MQ-9 Reaper force by the end of this year.

Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?

Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?

By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
Think About It: Chinese drones filling Africa’s skies, watching over Beijing’s interests.

US Air Force to Receive 30 New Reaper Killer Drones

US Air Force to Receive 30 New Reaper Killer Drones

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new unmanned aerial vehicles will join the U.S. Air Force by the middle of 2019.
To Become a Deadly Sub-Hunting Force, the Indian Navy Needs to Think Bigger Than Just P-8Is

To Become a Deadly Sub-Hunting Force, the Indian Navy Needs to Think Bigger Than Just P-8Is

By Pushan Das
The purchase of four P-8Is is a step in the right direction, but more work needs to be done.

Is China Establishing a Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes in Asia?

Is China Establishing a Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes in Asia?

By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
China -- unlike the U.S. -- has so far refused to use UAVs to conduct targeted killings.

Russia Reveals New Flame-Throwing Anti-Tank Multicopter UAV

Russia Reveals New Flame-Throwing Anti-Tank Multicopter UAV

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A prototype of a new missile-firing multicopter drone was presented at a robot conference near Moscow.

Israel and South Korea to Develop Next Generation Drones

Israel and South Korea to Develop Next Generation Drones

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Israeli and South Korean defense industries are partnering up to develop a new Vertical Take-Off and Landing UAV.
Russia Might Be Working on New ‘F-35 Killer’ Drone

Russia Might Be Working on New ‘F-35 Killer’ Drone

By Franz-Stefan Gady
An aircraft model at the MAKS airshow near Moscow might provide some clues on future Russian UAV programs.

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