Policy

US Sending Ukraine 200 Generators, Anti-Drone Machine Guns

After Russian attacks cause rolling blackouts, the West rushes backup energy, ammunition, and counter-drone tech.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Another US mass shooting; Russia sponsors terrorism, EU says; Global defense budget forecast; Erdogan again teases Syrian ground op; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Today's D Brief: Winter cold hits Ukraine; Russia's imagery problem; China's new missile; Iran strikes targets in Iraq; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Ideas

“Wonder Weapons” Will Not Win Russia’s War

Russia’s turn to kamikaze drones is premised on a flawed strategy.

  • Raphael S. Cohen and Gian Gentile
Policy

Ukraine Calls for More Anti-Drone Gear as Air-Defense Missiles Arrive

NASAMS are now operational in Ukraine, but a new potential threat looms.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russians dig in near Mariupol, Kherson; Kremlin in damage control mode; Election day; 5G towers in NYC; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Science & Tech

Here’s the Last Hurdle Keeping Subs from Being Drone Motherships

The unmanned underwater vehicles need software that enables them to come back aboard via torpedo tube.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: The drone war is expanding in Ukraine; Russia evacuates more occupied regions; US border security extension; Midterm preview; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 111: Drones in Russia's Ukraine war, and elsewhere

We focus on the latest developments in unmanned aerial systems, from the front lines to a conference in Washington.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

The Army Brief: Network warfare, scaled up; New Indo-Pacific training; Innovation Oasis winner; and more...

  • Elizabeth Howe
Policy

Drones, Cruise Missiles Are Rising Threats to US Troops and Territory, Pentagon Says

The Missile Defense Review also calls for building a missile shield to protect Guam.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia's Kherson withdrawal; Shoigu's dirty bomb threat; Surging US support for NATO; In need of a DOD IG; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Science & Tech

Sergeant Makes One Counter-Drone Trainer to Rule Them All

Having too many different counter-drone systems is making training unnecessarily difficult. An Army National Guardsman from CENTCOM has developed a solution.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

Today's D Brief: EU launches Ukraine training mission; Iranian missiles to Moscow?; China at a turning point; Midterms preview; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Defense Systems

L3Harris Wants To Add Drone Data Streams To Night Vision Goggles

Improving image quality and broadening the amount of data feeds available are priorities for future versions.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russian drones pound Kyiv; More US arms to Ukraine; Norway arrests 2 with drones; Marines limit ACVs; RoK drills begin; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Science & Tech

U.S.-Led Drone Fleet Starting To Come Together in Middle East

Bahrain, Kuwait pledge to chip in unmanned surface vessels for maritime surveillance and incident response, 5th Fleet says.

  • Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats

Today's D Brief: Canada, France, UK send weapons to Kyiv; Russia digs trenches; IRGC in Ukraine?; N. Korea tests cruise missiles; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Business

Here Is the Counterdrone Kit the US Is Sending Ukraine

Made by L3Harris Technologies, the system can be quickly installed on different types of vehicles.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Science & Tech

What Surprised One Drone Maker About Russia’s War on Ukraine

Swarmly updates its unarmed, jam-resistant drones as new information comes in from Ukraine's battlefield.

  • Patrick Tucker
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