The first phase of the Pentagon's drone competition, Gauntlet, begins later this month. US drone operators will fly and test the systems.

Winter weather boosts the thermal imaging capabilities on Ukraine’s "Baba Yaga" drones. This is giving Ukraine a tactical edge as they blunt Russia’s winter offensive.

The year 2025 solidified the Russia-Ukraine War as a pioneering conflict of drone warfare, with drones of all types playing more and more decisive roles in the conflict. Several major changes occurred in drone tactics and production, which fully changed ...

Four years of Ukrainian long range drone attacks on targets throughout western Russia have had a cumulative impact. It was obvious that Ukraine needed a locally produced drone that was free of any target restriction imposed by the United States on the use of long range missiles sent to Ukraine.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ukraine's commander in chief said drones took out as many Russian soldiers as there are new ones. He said that December was the first time this had ever happened. He said Ukraine's drone ...

As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines. By C.J. Chivers This story was reported over the course of 18 months and multiple trips to Ukraine. On a warm ...

SpaceX has provided Ukraine with Starlink access since Russia invaded in 2022. There are limits to this agreement, as SpaceX has taken steps to prevent Ukraine’s military from using Starlink with drones. SpaceX uses geofencing to limit Starlink access, and Musk said in February 2024 that “Starlink satellites will not close the link in Russia.”

Drones have transformed modern warfare, offering precision, surveillance, and strategic reach without risking pilots. This article explores 10 of the most advanced battlefield drones, including the MQ-9 Reaper and Bayraktar TB2.