In June 2015, forty-five former US military personnel issued a joint appeal to pilots of aerial drones operating in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan and elsewhere urging them to refuse to fly and …

Apr 7, 2025 · Unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) are revolutionizing the battlefield. The world’s best military drones have brought capabilities in precision strikes, reconnaissance and surveillance …

Feb 9, 2026 · The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced a $5.2 million agreement to provide U.S. forces with the Bumblebee V2 counter-drone system, a low-cost, low-collateral kinetic …

Feb 3, 2026 · The much-anticipated announcement marks the first of a four-phase approach to fielding one-way attack drones and a crucial nexus for the military’s sprint to adopt and widely produce small, …

Nov 3, 2025 · The emergence of drone warfare as a defining feature of 21st-century conflict has altered military strategy, procurement, and battlefield dynamics. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and …

3 days ago · Military drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used in modern defense operations for surveillance, reconnaissance, combat support, and logistics. Operated remotely or through semi …

Dec 1, 2025 · America's military leaders are having to think strategically about how to use drones and prepare soldiers for a new era that will require them to be creative, tech-savvy problem-solvers on the...

Drawing on emerging evidence to demonstrate how these systems represent new weapons, organizations, and ways of war, this article examines the transformative impact of UASs on …

Jul 29, 2025 · RAND's research on military drones examines the technological development, deployment, and operational effectiveness of uncrewed aerial systems in modern warfare, including …

Introduction: The Impact of Drones in Warfare (UAVs) transformed modern warfare. Over 90 countries now use drones for combat or reconnaissance. Reduced risk to human life and increased battlefield …