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How Washington’s drone policy is catching up to reality

The MTCR reinterpretation should be coupled with updated nonproliferation standards and robust safeguards to balance competition and global responsibility.

Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills

Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.

This Air Force WSO became an ace in showdown with Iranian drones

Capt. Carla Nava is the 2025 Airman of the Year.

Coast Guard to get first MQ-9 drones

Current and former officials are heralding the move as a game-changer in the fight against smuggling.

The Marines now have an official drone-fighting handbook

The manual’s publication comes amid a clear shift in defense priorities to favor drone warfare and emphasize proficiency with small attack drones.

These wargames explored drone attacks on US military bases

Many of the details of these wargames are classified, but one key finding is that protecting domestic U.S. bases can’t be just the military’s job.

Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices

The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.

Lejeune Marines run first live munition drop from fielded drone

The July 3 live-fire exercise included the drop, followed by mortar fire and a Javelin missile strike in a simulated company-level assault.

Marine Corps to establish attack drone competition

The first competition will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico in November.

Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone access

The Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.