aerial drones
Coverage of aerial drones in the Nexus archive.
- Pentagon puts out call for robot boats that launch attack drones
The Pentagon is seeking robot boats capable of launching attack drones to counter unmanned threats in contested waters like the Persian Gulf. The SWAP-USV project, backed by a $100 million prize, aims to deploy these systems within 120 days, focusing on detecting and neutralizing low-cost maritime threats such as smuggling boats and semi-submersibles.
- US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks
The U.S. military completed strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, marking the seventh consecutive night of attacks. The strikes involved fighter aircraft, aerial drones, warships, and other assets, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command.
- Exclusive-The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf
The U.S. military is conducting secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf to maintain energy exports, using aerial and water drones as well as helicopters to guide convoys to tankers.