Finally, An Obama Legacy Worth Celebrating

Hellfire R9X 'ninja' missile might be the Dem's most lasting achievement

Andrew Stiles
June 26, 2020 3:00 PM

Another terrorist died in Syria this month on President Donald J. Trump's order. Khaled al-Aruri, a journeyman jihadist and de facto leader of a local al Qaeda affiliate, was killed in a U.S. special operations drone strike on June 14.

New Legislation Would Block U.S. Purchase of Chinese-Made Drones

Bill comes amid growing concerns about Beijing’s spy operations

Adam Kredo
May 21, 2020 3:30 PM

New legislation introduced in Congress on Thursday would block federal funds from being used to purchase Chinese-made drones amid growing concerns this technology could allow Beijing to engage in espionage operations, according to a copy of the measure obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.

DHS Plan to Shoot Down Drones Near U.S. Airports Draws Criticism

Adam Kredo
November 15, 2019 3:00 PM

Republican leaders on the House Homeland Security Committee are opposing new proposals that would permit the federal government to shoot down rogue unmanned drones that fly near American airports.

Maxine Waters Echoes Iranian Propaganda on Downed Drone

'Why was the unmanned drone in Iran's airspace?'

Philip Caldwell
June 24, 2019 12:40 PM

Rep. Maxine Waters (D., Calif.) on Sunday echoed the Iranian government's position on the recent downing of a U.S. drone in a tweet rebuking President Donald Trump.

Omar Trashes Obama: ‘Hope and Change’ Was a Mirage, He ‘Had Really Bad Policies’

David Rutz
March 8, 2019 11:13 AM

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) trashed former President Barack Obama in a new profile of the freshman lawmaker, saying the "hope and change" he offered was a mirage and he was one of many predecessors to President Donald Trump to have "really bad policies."

Venezuela’s President Runs for Cover During Assassination Attempt

Jack Heretik
August 5, 2018 12:19 PM

Report: Russian Military Jamming U.S. Drones Over Syria

Sasse: 'It is insane to think that Russia is anything but an adversary'

Jack Heretik
April 10, 2018 12:51 PM

The Russian military is jamming U.S. military drones operating over Syria, creating problems for American operations, according to a new report.

Trump to Boost Exports of Lethal Drones to More U.S. Allies

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing a memorandum "Increasing Access to High-Quality Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education" in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington

Reuters
March 20, 2018 9:48 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will soon make it easier to export some types of lethal U.S.-made drones to potentially dozens more allies and partners, according to people familiar with the plan.

Pentagon Confirms Russia Building Underwater Nuclear Drone

Drone sub to be armed with multi-megaton warhead to inflict massive damage on U.S. ports

Bill Gertz
January 17, 2018 5:00 AM

An internal Pentagon nuclear study confirms Russia is developing an intercontinental-range nuclear-armed underwater drone.

U.S. Navy Launches First-Ever Submarine Drone Squadron

Service expects team to be fully operational by 2020

Natalie Johnson
September 29, 2017 11:04 AM

The U.S. Navy launched its first-ever underwater drone squadron on Wednesday, demonstrating the growing role of unmanned craft as a vital component of the military.