White House spokesperson Kirby calls claims “ridiculous.” White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Iran did not send any messages warning the White House of its Saturday…
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House Committee Calls for Higher Tariffs on Chinese Drones
Also recommends U.S. drone incentives in a letter to the administration. Representatives of the House China Committee wrote a letter to administration officials on Wednesday urging President Biden’s…
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Defense Secretary Attends Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany
The chair of the Joint Chiefs also participated in the meeting. In his first international trip since being hospitalized earlier this year, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled…
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Senators Propose Selling Unused Government Wavelengths
The private sector has an increasing need for the 5G spectrum. Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and John Thune of South Dakota introduced the “Spectrum Pipeline” bill this…
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U.S. Navy Plans Future Operation of Unmanned Fleet
Technological advancements are leading to prototypes for drone vessels. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti said that the Navy is incorporating emerging technologies with an expectation of…
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Pentagon Begins Underwater Drone Prototype Development
Defense Innovation Unit awards contracts to three technology companies. The Pentagon announced this month that contracts have been awarded to three companies for the development of undersea drones…
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President Considers “Tiered” Response to Iran-Backed Attack
National Security Council spokesperson says to expect “multiple actions.” President Joe Biden has landed on a “tiered” response to a drone attack that killed three U.S. service members…
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U.S. and UK Navies Shoot Down Houthi Missile Barrage
It was the largest attack yet in the Red Sea, but no injuries or damages were reported. Houthi rebels in Yemen launched one of the largest drone and…
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USMC to Train More MQ-9 Drone Pilots
The Corps intends to fill new squadrons. The Marine Corps is expanding its “uncrewed systems” capabilities, having trained 100 MQ-9 Reaper pilots to fill new squadrons and extend…
Read MoreTreasury Department Sanctions Houthi Funding Network
Houthi rebels have escalated attacks in the Red Sea. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control implemented sanctions against an alleged funding network that sends Iranian…
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