The drone that convinced the NRO to invest more in satellites By: Kelsey D. Atherton   The D-21 Tagboard drone is a fascinating study in design limitations and aspirations. (NRO)  The 1960s were nothing if not an era of experimental aviation, including, unexpectedly, for drones, which had bold designs but were profoundly limited by the sensors of […]

Army debuts missile defense framework in move to counter drones, hypersonic threats By: Jen Judson    U.S. Army Cpl. Rogelio Argueta, Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator-Maintainer, assigned with Task Force Talon, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command gives commands, during a practice missile reload and unload drills on a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) […]

Is it a drone? Or is it a rifle? By: Kelsey D. Atherton As seen here, the drone itself is almost just an elaborate exoskeleton for a rifle. (Federal Service for Intellectual Property)  Small drones are a thorny problem for militaries looking to secure their airspace. Cheap costs, small radar profiles, and the high price of […]