Iran has launched waves of Shahed drones to menace Persian Gulf nations. The U.S. has unleashed its own copycat on Iran. It’s a sign of how war is changing.

The drone was operated by TFSS, a squadron dedicated to one-way attack drones in the Middle East.

Speaking about the trajectory of military AI, Amodei said modern armed forces still rely on human soldiers who operate within a framework of discipline, ethics and norms. The rise of AI-controlled weapons,

Pete Hegseth and other military leaders warned lawmakers that gaps in counter-drone technology could leave U.S. forces and assets increasingly vulnerable.

The global drone industry is expected to accelerate in early 2026, as a mix of legacy companies and rising newcomers drive growth in key markets such as military and defense, security and surveillance,

Combat drones are rapidly becoming one of the most important tools in modern military arsenals.

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 said its tests are meant to alleviate worries about how the lasers are used and to specifically address FAA concerns.

The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso, only to reopen it hours later. The bizarre episode pointed to a lack of coordination between the FAA and the Pentagon.

Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.