Category: Department of Defense
St. Mary’s University Student Develops AI-Driven Data to Extend Drone Flight Times
A computer engineering student at St. Mary’s University is leveraging artificial intelligence to create data that teaches drones to mimic bird-like flight patterns, potentially revolutionizing [more…]
$260M Hadrian Facility Positions Arizona as a Drone Manufacturing Hub
Mesa, Ariz.. Hadrian, a California-based defense and aerospace manufacturer, has announced a $260 million Series C funding round, a move that will fund the construction [more…]
Could U.S. Foreign-Aid Drones and Dollars Be Empowering Terrorists?
Analysis: From Skydio’s drone delivery in Ukraine to aid scandals in Gaza and Syria, USAID is facing a credibility and security crisis In July 2023, [more…]
Drone Dominance or Double Standard? Pentagon Video Sparks Copyright, Compliance Questions
WASHINGTON — A Pentagon video celebrating the Trump administration’s push for U.S. drone supremacy was briefly pulled this week after it featured Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” without [more…]
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Directive Targets Drone Dominance with Urgent Pentagon Overhauls
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth released a directive on July 10, 2025, that pushes the Pentagon to speed up drone production and deployment, labeling [more…]
Lawmakers Call for ODNI to Expedite National Security Review of Chinese Drone Makers
WASHINGTON — Top House Republicans are urging the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to fast-track a national security review of two major Chinese drone [more…]
Mexico’s Drone Wars: Cartels’ High-Tech Terror Tactics
In a recent appearance on The Shawn Ryan Show, Canadian journalist Katarina Szulc, who lives in Mexico, discussed the cartels’ increasingly sophisticated tactics, including the [more…]
AeroVironment Stock Surges 21% After Strong Q4 Earnings and Strategic Acquisition
AeroVironment, a leading drone manufacturer, saw its stock soar 21.6% on Wednesday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by robust demand for [more…]
Sheriff’s Drone Program Bolsters Safety with Cost-Effective Chinese-made UAVs
In Carbon County, Utah, Sheriff Jeff Wood showcased the lifesaving impact of the county’s drone program during a recent commission meeting, detailing its role in [more…]
Louisiana Pioneers Drone Defense Law, Empowering Local Police to Neutralize Threats
In a groundbreaking move, Louisiana has become the first U.S. state to authorize local law enforcement to intercept and disable drones posing credible threats to [more…]
