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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 22: Gavin Kenneally, Chief Executive Officer at Ghost Robotics speaks as Vision 60 UGV walks in during a House hearing at the US Capitol on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountbility Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation met to discuss the use of technology at the US Border, airports and military bases. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Ghost Robotics CEO: Robot dogs could save lives at US borders

Gavin Kenneally says the technology can be used in extreme environments to identify humans in need of help.

Jun 26, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

SwissDrones SDO 50 V2 unmanned vehicle operated by Phoenix Unmanned Systems. (Image credit: Phoenix Unmanned Systems)

The FAA is seeking feedback on next-generation drone operations

The FAA wants input on a range of logistical and safety questions before granting exemptions for beyond "visual-line-of-sight" operations.

May 25, 2023 By Rebecca Heilweil

A Zipline drone delivering a supply of blood. (Zipline photo)

Experts say US rules for testing commercial drone technology aren’t permissive enough

UAS experts warn that the U.S.'s regulatory regime could be stifling innovation.

Mar 31, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Drone flying at the airport near an aircraft leading to a possible crash or accident. Illegal UAV flight inside the airport conceptual montage. (Image credit: Getty Images / Joel Papalini).

Booz Allen invests in drone detection company working with Federal Aviation Administration

Hidden Level participates within the FAA’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program.

Feb 21, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

drone, uav, uas, unmanned, artificial intelligence — (Getty Images) UAV with camera.

Air Force sees opportunities to scale production of drones, software for wars of attrition

There has long been concern about the ability to replace equipment losses during a large-scale conventional war. A senior Air Force official believes autonomous systems and software…

Sep 6, 2022 By Jon Harper

New $3B US military aid package for Ukraine includes VAMPIRE counter-drone systems

The biggest single tranche of Ukraine security assistance that the United States has announced to date will include counter-UAS systems and a slew of other weapons.

Aug 24, 2022 By Jon Harper

A ScanEagle flies into a retrieval wire at Camp Taji, Iraq, on June, 28, 2011. (Photo by Spc. Darriel Swatts)

US to provide ScanEagle drones to Ukraine

The long-endurance unmanned aerial system could be used to locate and target Russian forces.

Aug 19, 2022 By Jon Harper

A NASAMS firing an AMRAAM missile. (Kongsberg)

New $1B arms package for Ukraine includes munitions that can shoot down cruise missiles, drones

A new $1 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, includes missiles for the NASAMS system.

Aug 8, 2022 By Jon Harper

An Unmanned Aerial System, operated by the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, flies over Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates during an exercise at the base, Dec. 3, 2021. The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at the base has responsibility for countering potential UAS threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dan Heaton)

New legislation would slash DOD funding for counter-drone systems

The chairman’s mark for the Senate Appropriations Committee’s fiscal 2023 defense spending bill recommends cutting $106 million from the Army’s budget request to buy capabilities to defeat…

Jul 29, 2022 By Jon Harper

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall makes remarks during the Senior Leader Orientation Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 11, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force secretary tight-lipped about new Phoenix Ghost suicide drone

A great deal of secrecy still surrounds the weapon, which was developed by the U.S. Air Force and is being used on the battlefield in Ukraine.

Jul 26, 2022 By Jon Harper