U.S. Army Sgt. Javon Purchner, a 13F Joint Fire Support Specialist with the 1st Cavalry Division, was named the Army’s first Best

Since the Drone Dominance goal was announced in July, the returns from the latest brigade-size training events at Fort Irwin—involving dozens of hastily procured drones—show the transformational potential of operating alongside large numbers of UAS as well as the obstacles that need to be overcome to improve training.

"Unmanned systems are no longer experimental but decisive capabilities on today’s battlefield," a drone expert told Military.com

Recent clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated dramatically, with Afghanistan conducting drone attacks on Pakistani military sites as retaliation for prior airstrikes.

A small unmanned aircraft system operator course was conducted here, Feb. 19-28.The 10-day course is conducted by the

At the first annual Best Drone Warfighter competition, soldiers brought their homemade drones for test flights and evaluations.

US Army drone school leaders want companies to make gear that can be used in a host of ways and that actively listen to soldier feedback.