Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 Reaper droneBrig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesperson, claimed it was the third MQ-9 drone downed by the group in a week.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press2 hours ago
Aircraft carrier Bush gets first-ever Stingray drone control roomThe carrier George H.W. Bush is now the host of an unmanned air warfare center, and more carriers are getting it soon.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 weeks ago
Marine Corps now has unit in Indo-Pacific flying Reaper dronesThe drones will serve as “the airborne quarterback” for the new littoral regiment.By Irene Loewenson14 months ago
Russian fighter jet strikes another American drone over SyriaIt’s the sixth reported incident this month and the second in the past 24 hours.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press14 months ago
Pilot error blamed for July 2022 crash of Air Force Reaper in RomaniaThe only injury caused by the crash was budgetary: The destroyed drone cost $14.6 million.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo14 months ago
Russian fighter jets harass American drones over Syria — againRussian fighter jets have “harassed” American drones over Syria for the third day in a row this week, the U.S. military said.15 months ago
US drone strike kills Islamic State group leader in SyriaThe Defense Department says a U.S. drone strike has killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press15 months ago
Russian jets harass US drones over Syria for second time in 24 hoursThe U.S. Air Force says Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to U.S. drone aircraft over Syria again Thursday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP15 months ago
US releases video of Russian fighter jets harassing American dronesThe U.S. Air Force says Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press15 months ago
Who can fly the Marine Corps’ Reaper drones?For now, only commissioned officers can pilot the Marine Corps' MQ-9 aircraft.By Irene Loewenson15 months ago
Drones, planes need new weapons and sensors, says special ops officialThe gunships still take center stage but require advancements to keep up with the pace of warfare.By Todd South17 months ago
Russian missile nearly hit US MQ-9 drone in Syria last year: CENTCOMIt's unclear whether the air-defense missile was intentionally or accidentally fired at the drone.By Rachel S. Cohen17 months ago