Unmanned systems

Lessons from Ukraine: Battlefield Drone Innovation Redefines Modern Defense

Anna Iovenko January 30, 2026

Ukraine serves as a global case study in how modern defense technology must be designed, tested and deployed to remain effective in high-intensity conflict.

Restoring U.S. Industrial Agility: Nurturing Domestic UAV Supply Chains

Jim Will January 7, 2026

U.S production for key UAV electronic components, airframes and propulsion systems remains fragmented, with limited capacity for rapid surge.

A Bad Idea: Shuttering Navy Office for Unmanned Systems, Small Combatants

Steven Wills, Ph.D. July 28, 2025

The Navy’s program executive office for unmanned systems and small combatants is potentially on the chopping block. That’s a bad idea.

Unmanned systems

Lessons from Ukraine: Battlefield Drone Innovation Redefines Modern Defense

Restoring U.S. Industrial Agility: Nurturing Domestic UAV Supply Chains

A Bad Idea: Shuttering Navy Office for Unmanned Systems, Small Combatants

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