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Unmanned Systems

Middle East Institute: Drones ‘Decisively Employed’ in Libyan Conflict

Frank Wolfe

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

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Middle East Institute: Drones ‘Decisively Employed’ in Libyan Conflict

Aselsan's Koral Electronic Warfare System (Turkish Army Photo)

The Libyan National Army (LNA) held aerial dominance last year in its effort to topple the internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), in part due to the LNA's use of vintage Russian MiG-21/23 fighters and Mi-24/35 attack helicopters supplied to former Libyan strongman Muammar al-Gaddafi, killed in October, 2011 during popular unrest after the Arab Spring. Other systems the LNA took advantage of included the Chinese Wing Loong II combat drones, likely supplied by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and…

Congress

Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Timothy Sheehy (R-Mont.), two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are renewing their call for “Right to Repair” language in the National […]

HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy draft bill aims to restrict the Navy’s use of unmanned surface vessels (USV) until it decides on key factors […]

Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

A draft defense policy bill released this week says the Army is fielding counter-drone capabilities for defense of fixed sites and maneuver forces but suggests that troops at the lowest […]

Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants a closer look at the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) effort, citing support for the development program while expressing caution to avoid […]