Pentagon Overhauls Drone Policy After Alaska Test Failures

Pentagon overhauls drone policy after Alaska test failures

Recent military exercises in Alaska revealed critical gaps in U.S. drone capabilities. American-made prototype drones frequently failed to launch, missed targets, or crashed, while jamming equipment used by soldiers often proved ineffective. Pentagon officials and defense tech experts — including the Defense Innovation Unit’s Trent Emeneker — say the U.S. trails China and Russia in drone production, troop training and counter-drone defenses. Whi…

Pentagon’s “Drone Dominance” Era Exposes U.S. Hypocrisy: Trump’s Anti-War Rhetoric vs. Military Buildup - teleSUR English

While President Trump claims to seek peace, the Pentagon’s aggressive push for drone warfare and soaring military spending reveal a stark contradiction in U.S. policy, fueling imperial ambitions and global instability. Related: California ICE Raids Lead to Clashes, Detentions and Protests Despite President Donald Trump’s repeated declarations that he wants to end wars and restore peace, the Pentagon’s recent announcement launching a new era of “…

US unleashes drone war surge as Hegseth warns enemies had a head start

In a bold move, Pete Hegseth is shaking up the US military's drone strategy, aiming to outpace global rivals in the high-stakes technology race.

Developments in strike UAVs - European Security & Defence

Dozens of new strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are entering service globally, displaying a wide variety of sizes, configurations, and capability profiles. The widespread use of strike drones has highlighted their cost-effectiveness and adaptability, making them an important component of strike capability for modern militaries.

WORLD VIEW: Rise of weaponised drones an urgent regional threat

The Caribbean faces a new and urgent threat: weaponised drones in criminal hands are rapidly proliferating into the hands of criminal actors, non‑state militias, and private contractors.