Category Archives: Military UAS

Pentagon Drone Dominance Program Wants Reusable Bomber/Dropper Platforms

One-way attack (OWA) systems are critical to close combat, but warfighters also need additional strike capability that is low-cost, scalable, and backed by a resilient supply chain. The Drone Dominance Program (DDP) is launching a new effort that focuses on reusable bomber/dropper platforms in a Phase 2.5 RFS (Mission C). Continue reading →

BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Unveil Blizzard Modular, Multi-Mission UAS at Farnborough

BAE Systems announced that its FalconWorks advanced projects division has partnered with Lockheed Martin’s legendary Skunk Works to develop Blizzard, a modular, unmanned aircraft built to carry out electronic warfare and attack missions, with the option to launch it from the ground, the air, the sea, or the back of a large military transport plane. Continue reading →

X-Bow Launches Buckler: A Flight-Tested, Sub-$100K Interceptor

X-Bow Systems Inc., a U.S. non-traditional manufacturer of solid rocket motors (SRMs), sub-orbital launch solutions and defence technologies, has unveiled Buckler, a low-cost interceptor designed to defeat Group 3 drones at supersonic speeds—flight-tested, priced under US$100,000, and built on propulsion and an airframe that X-Bow produces in-house, at a fraction of the cost of today’s exquisite defences. Continue reading →

Anduril and Archer Unveil Jointly-Developed Dual-Use Autonomous VTOL Platform

Anduril and Archer Aviation just unveiled their jointly-developed autonomous VTOL aircraft platform, built to serve both defence and commercial applications. Anduril showcased the defence variant, Thunder, a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft specifically designed to multiply the combat power of current and next-generation crewed attack and assault aircraft. Continue reading →

Tesseract Ventures Gets Pentagon Containerized Autonomous Drone Delivery System Project Contract

Tesseract Ventures announced its selection by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to advance in the Containerized Autonomous Drone Delivery System (CADDS) prototype project. This highly competitive initiative aims to accelerate next-generation autonomous capabilities for rapidly deploying, sustaining, and managing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in contested and austere environments. Continue reading →