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Aurea Avionics Will Multiply Production Tenfold to Reach 1,000 Drones Annually in Two Years
Spanish UAV manufacturer Aurea Avionics plans to increase its production capacity from the current level to produce up to 1,000 drones annually within a two-year period. The company aims to expand sig...
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks
Russian officials reported that a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle strike resulted in the death of 24 Russian soldiers in an area under occupation in Ukraine, intensifying tensions during ongoing pea...
Chinese Cargo Ship Converted To Launch Advanced Combat Drones Emerges
China has modified one of its medium cargo ships into an improvised warship capable of launching advanced combat drones. The feasibility and implications of this conversion are under scrutiny....
Russian Claim: Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 24 People in Kherson
According to Russian sources, a Ukrainian drone attack on Kherson has resulted in the deaths of 24 people. The report is based on statements from Russian officials regarding the incident....
Russia Says at Least 20 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike
According to officials installed by Russia, Ukraine has conducted a drone attack on an occupied area of the southern Kherson region, resulting in the death or injury of numerous civilians....
Russian Drone Attack Injuring Three Ukrainian Children As Putin Expresses Confidence In Victory
Three Ukrainian children were injured by a Russian drone attack while President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in achieving victory over Ukraine....
Dedicated drone munitions could unlock modular mission potential
The effectiveness of precision attacks against heavily armoured vehicles in Ukraine has spurred interest in developing a new family of munitions specifically for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). These d...
Inside the Air Force Plan to Start a One-Way Attack Drone Unit
The U.S. Air Force intends to establish a new unit focused on employing one-way attack drones in combat operations starting next year. This initiative aims to define and enhance how the service utiliz...
‘Invisible Shield’: Polish Scientists Develop System that Can ‘Fry’ Drones in Seconds
Polish scientists have developed STRATUS, a counter-drone system utilizing high-intensity electromagnetic pulses to neutralize drones instantly and non-physically. Unlike conventional methods like gun...
The Bayraktar Akinci UAV Is Cementing Turkey’s Drone Superpower Status
Turkey's Bayraktar Akinci drone has an impressive operational ceiling of 40,000 feet and is making significant strides in the international arms export market....
Navy Conducts First Shipborne Launch of LUCAS Attack Drone
The U.S. Navy conducted the inaugural shipborne launch of the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) from the littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara....
Putin: MOD Announces Drone Operators Competition Due to High Number of Applicants
According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Ministry of Defense (MOD) has announced a competition for drone operators due to an unusually high number of applicants interested in joining. This i...
Insitu rolls out FLARES upgrades for Integrator drone
Insitu, part of Boeing, along with Hood Tech, has updated its Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES) to enhance the capabilities of the long-endurance Integrator unmanned aerial system. The enhanc...
Warship shoots down drone swarm off UK coast
A Royal Netherlands Navy warship successfully engaged and neutralized aerial and surface drones during live-fire exercises near Wales' coast....
Drones fly over French strategic nuclear submarine base, media report
Drones reportedly flew over a strategic nuclear submarine base in France, according to media outlet Liberation. The incident led to standard security measures being taken, which typically involve jamm...
Of fiber-optics and FPVs – 6 questions with a Ukrainian drone trainer
The article discusses the strategic use of unmanned FPV (First-Person View) drone motherships by Ukrainian forces in response to jamming techniques utilized by adversaries. The piece highlights the in...
Ukrainian soldiers: “What if we use fishing rod?” Two Russian drones later: It worked
Ukradian military personnel have reportedly invented a tactic using fishing rods as an effective method for dealing with enemy drones. This technique was found to be more successful and safer than pre...
Royal Navy’s Proteus drone to fly in January
The Ministry of Defence has announced that no weapon system has been chosen for the Royal Navy's planned uncrewed helicopter yet. The Proteus demonstrator is expected to achieve its first flight this ...
‘Didn’t Happen’ – Trump Rejects Putin’s Drone Claim, Says Ukraine Not Responsible
US President Donald Trump dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's claims about Ukrainian drones near Crimea when returning to Washington from Florida. Amidst discussions on peace talks for Ukrain...
FACT CHECK: Did Ukraine Really Try to Blow Up Putin’s Personal Residence?
A senior Kremlin official suggested that Ukrainian drones attempted an attack on President Putin’s personal palace but declined to release evidence publicly supporting this claim....
Pentagon Includes Future Drone Tests in Year-End Report
The Pentagon has included results and updates from tests of future drone technology as part of its year-end report. The details provided focus on advancements and milestones achieved with the drone te...
Airbus to deploy Flexrotor drones for European coast guards
Airbus has secured a €30 million contract from the European Maritime Safety Agency to provide services using the Flexrotor unmanned aerial system. This will enhance maritime surveillance capabilities ...
Belgium doubles down on drone defenses following mystery flights
Belgium has announced an expansion of its anti-drone capabilities with a €50 million budget allocation to combat recent illegal drone flights over sensitive areas....
Army to field Bell MV-75 aircraft this year, integrate more drones
The U.S. Army plans to accelerate deployment of Bell MV-75 aircraft this year, moving up production from the originally scheduled timeframe between 2031 and 2032....
Navy F-35 Pilots Train To Wield Drones With Touchscreen Tablets
U.S. Navy pilots have completed training enabling them to control multiple drones from the cockpits of F-35C Lightning II aircraft using touchscreen tablets....
Washington halts rule targeting Chinese drone imports
The United States Commerce Department has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have imposed new restrictions on Chinese-made drones. This decision concludes months of review and precedes President Don...
Skepticism as Russia Claims New Video Proves Attempted Strike on Putin Residence by Ukraine
Russia has released new video evidence purportedly showing an attempted drone strike against President Putin's residence by Ukrainian forces, but this claim is met with skepticism....
Finland delivers Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine
Finnish company Summa Defence Plc has commenced production of Zeus FPV drones and delivered the initial batch to Ukraine's military forces. The press release from December 23, reported by Defense Expr...
Turkish firm develops compact anti-jam system for drones
A Turkish technology firm, EDGE Microwave, has created a compact anti-jam satellite navigation system designed for use in environments with contested signals due to increased electronic warfare and GP...
Want to build long-range drones for Ukraine? First, you need the right friends
The article discusses the challenges companies face in developing long-range drones for Ukraine. Key issues include recruitment of talent, access to technology and information, and forming strategic p...
AfD lawmaker files eight drone-defense inquiries in one day; minister: “Kremlin task list”
A representative of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has lodged eight separate inquiries regarding drone defense measures and the transit of Western military hardware through Thuringia within a...
The Czech Republic is investing €20 million in drone systems
The Czech Army plans to reinforce its unmanned systems by investing €20 million for drones primarily intended for reconnaissance and training exercises. By the end of 2026, deliveries are expected to ...
Videos suggest stealthy Air Force drone flew recon for Maduro capture
Reports indicate that videos circulating online allegedly depict the RQ-170 Sentinel drone returning to Puerto Rico after an operation aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro....
Trump Rejects Kremlin Claims Of Ukrainian Attack On Putin Residence, Calls Russian Drone Story False
President Trump has dismissed claims made by Russia’s government that Ukraine attempted an attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence near Sochi using a drone. He stated that the story is “false” ...
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills 24, Zelensky Appoints New Aide
A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly killed 24 Russian soldiers near the front lines in Donetsk region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also appointed a new aide to assist with national security matt...
Drones Hit Three Greek-Managed Tankers in Black Sea
Three tankers managed by Greece were reportedly hit by drones in the Black Sea, according to Reuters staff. No further details on casualties or damage are provided....
DHS adds office to fly, counter drones
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established an additional office aimed at spending $115 million to counter drone threats for events such as the World Cup and a significant U.S. anniversa...
NATO Secretary General Rasmussen Praises Bayraktar TB2: Impressed by Your Technology
During a visit, NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen expressed admiration for the Turkish drone Bayraktar TB2, emphasizing that he was more impressed with its technology than anything else....
President Chang Dong-hyeok Orders Investigation into Claims of North Korean Drone Incursions... Subservience and Absurdity
According to South Korea's President Chang Dong-hyeok, he has ordered an investigation into the recent accusations involving North Korean drones crossing into South Korean airspace. Critics are labeli...
Marine XQ-58 Valkyries Will Launch Via Rockets Or Runways
According to recent reports, Marine Corps XQ-58 Valkyrie drones will be capable of launching via rockets but would still require landing on runways after their missions. This capability introduces str...
US Exempts Certain Foreign-Made Drones from Ban
The United States has exempted certain drones manufactured abroad from a previously imposed ban on their use. The exemptions apply under specific conditions and for particular purposes that have been ...
Trump says that Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in a drone strike
Former US President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Ukrainian authorities did not aim to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence during a recent reported drone strike....
Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin's residence in a drone strike
Former US President Donald Trump claims that Ukrainian authorities did not have any intention of targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence during recent drone strikes. This statement is c...
Trump says Ukraine didn't target Putin's residence in drone strike
Former US President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine did not intend to hit Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence during the recent drone attack in Moscow. This claim was made as part of politic...
Trump Claims Putin Reported Drone Attack on His Residence, Kiev Denies
President Donald Trump has alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin reported a drone attack targeting his residence at Mar-a-Lago, but Kiev (likely referring to the Ukrainian government) has deni...
Is This China’s Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Catapult?
China may be developing a truck-mounted electromagnetic catapult system for launching larger drones from land. This scalable concept could offer operational advantages in drone deployment....
Germany: Drones disrupt air traffic in Hanover
Multiple flights were redirected following reports of at least five drones being detected around an airport located in northern Germany....
Footage of Drones off Irish Coast During Ukrainian President's Visit May Be Kept From Public
The Irish Defense Forces are reportedly considering withholding footage of drones spotted near the coast during Ukraine’s president visit from public release due to ongoing investigations and security...
Irish Prime Minister Confirms Drones Buzzed Naval Ship During Zelensky Visit
The Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) confirmed that unidentified drones flew close to an Irish naval vessel on the day of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Ireland. The incident is und...
Putin: Russian Defense Minister Personally Handles Drone Issue
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the Minister of Defense of Russia is personally overseeing the development and management of drone technology within the country’s military sector....
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