Russia put 567 drones and more than 50 robotic systems into the finale of Center-2026, alongside 6,000 troops. Plus: robots by parachute, a robot tank in the mud, logistics under drone fire, China takes notes and Putin's jet Gerans. Drones By The...
Author: Andy Fawkes
Remote Reach is written and edited by Andy Fawkes, who has spent many years working across defence technology, autonomous systems, and simulation in government and industry. He pulls together the fast moving, fragmented world of military AI, drones, and uncrewed systems so readers can stay current without doing the digging themselves.
Pentagon to Create a Four-Star Drone Command
The Pentagon wants a four-star drone command by October 2027, and Congress holds the keys. Elsewhere: Russia meshes its drones, robots take prisoners, interceptors top Ukraine's orders, a White House drone port and Rio Grande boats. A Command For...
Ukraine’s Ambush Drones Take To Transmission Lines
Ukrainian ambush drones now dangle from power lines, and nobody yet knows whether they can draw power from them. Also: a Geran that navigates by sight, Kyiv's data opens to Britain, a kamikaze BTR-60 and a Pacific without rules. Perched Above The Road ...
European Drone Maker Tekever Hits A $6.4 Billion Valuation
Tekever has raised $580 million at a $6.4 billion valuation as Europe's defense tech boom continues. Elsewhere: the Pentagon orders 4,000 swarm-controlled attack drones, Britain bets £7.5bn on a targeting network, robot sailboats hunt submarines, Ukraine...
Ukraine’s Soldiers Want More Automated Drones
Ukrainian soldiers want drones where one operator can run many. Also: the Pentagon narrows drone shortlist, Cessna's cockpit-less cargo drone, Britain's drone vending machine, the Army's $4.8bn laser upgrade, and the Air Force's anti-drone cannon. ...
Congress Asks Whether Humans Can Keep Up With AI Targeting
Congress hears AI can outpace human oversight, a fatal strike shows this is real. Plus: British Army operates a drone swarm, Watchkeeper replaced, a Mojave lands on rough ground, France disperses its tanks, detecting silent drones, & F-16s share...
Russian Developers Used Claude To Build An Autonomous Drone Swarm
Anthropic says Russians used Claude to build an autonomous drone swarm. Plus: the Air Force triples its CCA target, a cheaper Reaper rival, Germany's AI drones for Ukraine, Poland's rifle-sized interceptor, China's combat robot, and a hiding from drones...
Ukraine’s Deepest Strike Yet Hits Arctic Siberia
Ukraine's drones struck a Russian gas facility 3,200km inside Russia, its deepest strike of the war. Also: the Army defends its drone commitment, a new drone endurance record, Iran studies a captured drone, and both sides harden against drones. Ukraine's...
Boeing and Anduril Advance in the Race for a New Interceptor
Boeing and Anduril advance in the race for the Army's newest base defense interceptor. Plus: Ukraine's FP-7 missile nears combat debut, Poland's jet-powered strike drone, China's combat humanoid robots, and Australia's sub-hunting drone boats. Boeing And...