Pentagon officials broadly detail $55 billion drone plan under DAWG
Pentagon officials announced a $55 billion funding plan for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG), aimed at enhancing drone and autonomy technologies. This represents a 24,070 percent increase over the previous year's budget. The initiative seeks to integrate advanced systems and collaborative autonomy, reflecting a significant shift in defense strategy for fiscal year 2027.
In a first, Ukraine’s drone force launches interceptor drone from USV to destroy Shahed
Ukraine's elite drone force successfully destroyed a Russian Shahed UAV using an interceptor drone launched from an unmanned surface vessel (USV), marking a first in drone-on-drone warfare. This operation, conducted by the 412th Brigade Nemesis, enhances Ukraine's defense against long-range Russian drones, showcasing innovative tactics and integration of unmanned systems in combat scenarios.