Robots can already fly reconnaissance missions, carry supplies and enter areas considered too dangerous for people. But many ...

Military forces are adding drones and uncrewed ground vehicles faster than ever, but deploying more robots creates a new ...

Monitoring remote stretches of water presents an awkward logistics problem. Boats can remain at sea for long periods but may ...

Battery weight remains one of the biggest constraints on electric drones and autonomous systems. Adding more cells can extend ...

Detecting radio signals across a wide range of frequencies normally creates a hardware problem. Conventional antennas are ...

Precision weapons face a growing navigation problem. GPS can be jammed or unavailable, while weapons that depend on ...

Small and medium-sized drones are forcing ground forces to rethink air defense. Fixed systems can protect bases and other ...

Fixed-wing drones can travel farther and faster than many multirotor aircraft, but operating them can require more space, ...

Moving people and cargo quickly across coastal waters usually means choosing between two very different options. Boats can ...

Electronic warfare creates a tactical dilemma. Jamming hostile communications can protect troops and disrupt enemy operations ...

Light military vehicles face an uncomfortable tradeoff. They need to remain mobile enough to move personnel and equipment ...

Modern combat aircraft can share crowded airspace with friendly fighters, allied forces and potential threats, sometimes ...