Drones

The Pentagon has given the green light for military units to purchase small drones from five companies.

Several passengers accompanying the president described seeing a small drone.

The U.S. Air Force needs to distribute and retain drone pilots and sensor operators more effectively.

Some in Congress remain unconvinced the Navy knows how it wants to use a fleet of drone ships.

A House subcommittee said the Air Force can retire part of its Global Hawk fleet if it gets the sign-off from DoD officials.

Army scientists have created a reconnaissance drone that soldiers will be able to fire from their 40mm grenade launchers.

The Defense Department's has recognized a joint urgent operational need for comprehensive counter-drone technology.

The top Pentagon acquisition official said Tuesday that the U.S. military is ramping up its counter-drone effort.

The DoD named the U.S. Army as executive agent for counter-UAS for all the services.

The Air Force just flew an unmanned aircraft for two days, demonstrating the drone's ability to take off and land by itself.