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Ukrainian Drones Set Fire To Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
According to reports, Ukrainian drones have caused a fire at a Russian oil depot following an attack by Russian missiles on Ukraine....
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
A recent incident saw Ukrainian drones targeting and setting fire to an oil depot located in Russia following a missile launch by Russian forces. This event highlights the evolving nature of military ...
Big Chinese drones, European fighters: the 2026 combat-aircraft outlook
The article forecasts key developments in combat aircraft technology and procurement for the year 2026, focusing on advancements such as large drones from China, specifically mentioning the Xian H-20 ...
Videos suggest stealthy Air Force drone flew recon for Maduro capture
Recent videos are purportedly showing the RQ-170 Sentinel unmanned aircraft returning to Puerto Rico following an operation that involved the attempted capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro....
Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin residence, disputing Russian claim of drone attack
US President Donald Trump disputes Russia’s claims that Ukrainian drones targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had earlier stated that Ukraine l...
US says Ukraine did not target Putin's residence with drones, as Kremlin claims
The United States has denied reports that Ukrainian forces used drones to target Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. The denial comes following statements from the Kremlin suggesting such an...
Drone strikes kill 2 in Russian border regions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Two individuals were killed by drone attacks in areas close to Russia's borders with Ukraine as discussions for peace negotiations between the nations are scheduled to begin....
Russia Launches 200 Drones On New Year’s Day
On January 1st, Russia reportedly launched around 200 drones against Ukrainian targets, marking an escalation in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of their military strategy....
NATO-Ukraine Analysis Center Colonel: Drones Make Evacuation of Casualties Almost Impossible
A colonel from NATO's analysis center for Ukraine has stated that drones are making the evacuation of wounded soldiers almost impossible due to their widespread deployment and effectiveness in detecti...
Air Defense Systems Destroyed 201 Ukrainian Drones Over Russian Regions
Russian air defense systems have reportedly destroyed 201 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions in Russia....
Ministry of Defense handed over US data on drone that attacked Putin's residence
The Russian Ministry of Defense has provided the United States with information regarding the drone that carried out an attack on President Putin’s official residence....
The Great Challenger 3 Tank Shortage Is Coming
The article discusses how modern warfare has shown that while drones and anti-armor weapons can render tanks vulnerable, integrated armored formations continue to play a crucial role in offensive oper...
Russian Statement: Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills 24 in Occupied Territory Amid Peace Talks
Russia has reported that a Ukrainian drone attack on occupied territory within Ukraine resulted in the deaths of 24 Russian soldiers. The incident is occurring against the backdrop of ongoing peace ne...
US Finds Ukraine Did Not Try to Kill Putin in Alleged Drone Strike: Source
According to a report, the United States has concluded that Ukraine was not attempting to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin with a drone strike as alleged by Moscow. The investigation by US...
MQ-9 Reapers Flying With Unusually Heavy Weapons Loads Over Caribbean
Reports suggest MQ-9 Reaper drones are being deployed with heavy armaments over the Caribbean, equipped with up to 10 Hellfire missiles. This follows an alleged CIA drone strike in Venezuela....
Washington Lists DJI; Experts: Taiwan Seeks Inroads into U.S. Drone Ecosystem
Experts suggest that as Washington bans Chinese drone company DJI, Taiwan has a strategic opportunity to enter the U.S. commercial drone market by offering alternative products and services....
On Christmas Day, Ukrainians Battle On Against Russian Invaders
On Christmas Day, Ukraine reportedly conducted drone attacks against Russian forces, sending a message to Putin on what they consider a symbolic day....
Major Russian Drone and Missile Attack Kills 3 People in Ukraine
A significant military strike by Russia involving drones and missiles hit Ukrainian targets, resulting in three fatalities....
YFQ-48A ‘Fighter Drone’ Designation Given To Northrop Grumman’s Talon By USAF
The United States Air Force (USAF) has designated the Northrop Grumman Talon drone as YFQ-48A and identifies it as a strong contender in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. The second increment...
Navy Taps Project Overmatch Chief to Lead New Drone Effort
The US Navy has selected the leader of its Project Overmatch initiative to head a new acquisition office focused on rapidly acquiring additional drone systems....
‘Europe must change its understanding of modern warfare,’ EU defence chief says
The EU's defence chief expressed concern over inadequacies in the bloc's response to drone incursions into member states' airspace, which are altering warfare doctrines. He suggested that the EU could...
Russian Drones Attack Ukrainian City of Odessa, Injure Six
Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) attacked the Ukrainian city of Odessa, resulting in six injuries. Details on the extent of damage and the military significance of the attack were not provided....
How unmanned systems are reshaping logistics in contested environments
Unmanned systems are transforming logistics operations by reducing risk for personnel and extending communication capabilities. These systems also offer improved precision and efficiency in the delive...
Defense Ministry: North Korea's Public UAV Not Held by Our Military ... Surveying Civilian Possibilities
The South Korean Defense Ministry stated that a publicly disclosed drone from North Korea is not in possession of the South Korean military forces and they are investigating if it could be related to ...
Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
F-35 pilots are being trained to utilize autonomous unmanned systems with artificial intelligence capabilities as 'loyal wingmen'. These drones can be operated and controlled through touchscreen table...
Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
F-35 Navy pilots are being trained to utilize autonomous unmanned systems operated with AI as 'loyal wingmen'. These drones can be controlled using touchscreen tablets....
US Partially Eases Restrictions on Foreign-made Drones; Includes Samsung Products
The United States has partially lifted restrictions on imports of foreign-made drones, including those manufactured by Samsung Electronics. This move aims to integrate more international drone manufac...
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two in Russian Border Regions
A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly killed two individuals in border regions of Russia near Ukraine. The incident underscores the ongoing conflict and its escalation into Russian territory....
Trump says Kremlin has hyped claims that Ukrainians attacked Putin's residence with drones
US President Donald Trump commented on reports concerning an alleged drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Sochi. According to Trump, the Kremlin has exaggerated these claims...
Trump dismisses Kremlin claim of drone attack on Putin residence
President Donald Trump has dismissed Russian claims that an attempted drone attack took place at President Vladimir Putin's residence outside Moscow. The Kremlin reported the incident but provided no ...
Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin's residence in drone strike as claimed by Kremlin
Former US President Donald Trump has stated his disagreement with Russia's claim that a recent drone attack on Crimea was targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. He emphasized that Ukr...
Romania scrambles interceptors near border due to Russian drones
Romanian air defense forces have scrambled interceptors as a response to unidentified Russian drones detected near the country's borders....
Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills 24 in Occupied Ukraine As Zelenskyy Names Aide To New Role
The Russian defense ministry announced that a Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and injured several others within occupied territory of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky...
Cargo Ship Converted To Launch Combat Drones Emerges
China has transformed a medium cargo ship into an improvised warship capable of launching combat drones. The article questions the practicality and realism of this transformation....
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘How Australia could build a northern wall of drones’
The article discusses the strategic concept of deploying a network of drones along Australia's northern coast as an innovative method to enhance national defense and security, aligning with the countr...
Moscow Vows to Provide Evidence After US Rejects Claim Ukraine Targeted Putin’s Residence
Russia has announced its intention to provide evidence for its claims that Ukrainian drones had been directed towards President Putin’s residence. This comes after the United States and other independ...
58 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down Over Russian Regions
The article reports that 58 Ukrainian drones were shot down over several regions of Russia....
Indian Army Fast-Tracks 850 Indigenous Kamikaze Drones After Op Sindoor Success; Plans 30,000 Across All Formations
The Indian Army has expedited procurement of about 850 indigenous kamikaze drones following their success during Operation Sindoor. This initiative indicates a broader strategy to deploy up to 30,000 ...
China’s ‘black flying’ drone dilemma: when tech advancement clashes with aviation safety
Chinese authorities are addressing illegal high-altitude drone flights that pose risks to commercial aviation safety. The issue underscores the regulatory challenges China faces as it seeks to balance...
CCA Round 2: Air Force picks 9 vendors for next batch of drone wingmen
The U.S. Air Force has chosen nine vendors for the second round of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program aimed at developing drone wingmen. These designs will be narrowed down further in future ...
Skunk Works and XTEND team to enhance UAS C2 and mission execution
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has partnered with drone specialist XTEND to integrate XTEND Operating System (XOS) into Skunk Works' unmanned aerial systems. This collaboration aims to improve command ...
Ghosts of the Road: What the Failed War on IEDs Means for Drones
The United States struggled in countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs) despite technological advancements and tactical strategies. The article draws a parallel between past failures in IED coun...
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has expressed appreciation for Seoul’s recent decision not to provoke further tensions by officially stating its stance on non-provocation regar...
Military denies intention to provoke North Korea... Thoroughly investigating possibility of civilian drones
South Korean military released a statement indicating that they have no intention to provoke North Korea with their recent drone flights over the border area. They are thoroughly investigating the pos...
Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Oil Depot Following Missile Strike
Ukrainian drones struck and caused a fire at a Russian oil depot after Russia launched missiles earlier on the same day....
Did the U.S. Use Kamikaze Drones To Strike Venezuela?
The article discusses speculation regarding the use of kamikaze drones by the United States during an operation involving Venezuela. The source material suggests that in videos related to Operation Ab...
U.S. Kamikaze Drones Look To Have Been Used In Strikes On Venezuela
Reports and videos from Operation Absolute Resolve suggest the use of kamikaze drones equipped with loud sirens preceding explosions. These are indicative of unmanned aerial vehicles used in strikes a...
Trump Says Ukraine Didn't Target Putin's Residence in Drone Strike as Kremlin Claims
Former US President Donald Trump stated that the recent drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence was not specifically targeted at the Russian president by Ukrainian forces, contradicting claims made...
Neither Trump Believes Moscow's 'Ukrainian Drone Attack' on Putin Residence
The article discusses skepticism surrounding Russia's claims of an alleged drone attack by Ukraine targeting President Putin’s residence, with even former US president Donald Trump expressing doubt ab...
Trump Says Ukraine Did Not Target Putin Residence in Drone Strike As Kremlin Claims
Former US President Donald Trump has denied reports that Ukrainian drones targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence during an attack. This contradicts claims made by the Kremlin, which acc...
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