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Japan says reconnaissance drone likely crashed off Tottori
Japan's ASDF says one of its Global Hawk drones likely crashed off the coast of Tottori Prefecture. The aircraft was last seen over international waters near the prefecture's coast.
Ukrainian security services report finding at least 10 Russian Shahed drones carrying R-60 missiles equipped with depleted uranium rods in Ukraine. These weapons are classified as conventional, not nuclear, despite containing radioactive material.
Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware
Egypt is hosting the El Alamein International Air Show, featuring a wide array of military aircraft, drones, and defense equipment from various international exhibitors.
Nigeria: Police Warn Against Unauthorised Drones in Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command has issued a stern warning against operating drones without proper authorization from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), citing security concerns and the need to protect critical infrastructure.
Ukraine is monetizing battlefield drone data, creating a new market for defense contractors, while AI's impact on language and society raises ethical and regulatory concerns.
Battlefield data from drones in Ukraine is being commercialized, creating a new marketplace for AI model training that extends beyond military applications to civilian sectors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned airlines that Russian airspace is becoming "completely dangerous" due to escalating drone strikes, urging them to avoid it.
‘The sky is for drones’: Zelensky warns Russian skies unsafe for airlines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stark warning to airlines and insurance companies, declaring Russian airspace "completely dangerous" due to the presence of Ukrainian drones and effectively closed for commercial use.
The U.S. has tightened restrictions and imposed tariffs on foreign-made advanced robotic systems and drones, citing national security concerns, primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers.
Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27 people, hundreds evacuated
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse near Kyiv killed at least 27 people and injured 42, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Ukrainian authorities are investigating potential negligence regarding storage conditions at the site.
Game of Drones: Deep strikes into Russia keeping Ukraine 'in this game'
Ukraine's expanding long-range drone strikes into Russia are crucial for its war effort, raising economic, military, and social costs for Moscow and bringing the conflict's reality to Russian citizens.
The Philippines plans to expand its drone fleet and integrate advanced systems like AI and secure communications to enhance its asymmetric defense capabilities against China, backed by a significant budget increase.
An attack attempt at Leipzig Airport was larger than initially thought, with investigators finding a third explosive drone containing military-grade Hexogen.
Airbound, an Indian startup building autonomous drones, has raised $37 million in fresh capital as it pushes to make moving goods through the air as cheap as trucking them by road.
Drone presence near Malaga airport forces its closure for 30 minutes
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport temporarily halted operations and diverted several flights due to the sighting of a drone near its approach path on Sunday evening.
Flock Safety, a surveillance company, is expanding its footprint beyond automated license plate readers and its AI-powered camera network. The company is now betting on drones, flying cameras dispatched from the sky for use in first-responder situations, which has raised …
Amazon's drone delivery service is expanding to 500 US cities, but it's also causing packages to land in pools and ponds. A recent video shows a drone dropping a package into a Texas customer's pool.
Russia accused the UK of deliberately escalating the Ukraine crisis after it confirmed that British-made drones were used in attacks on Russian targets. The UK said it would continue to supply Ukraine with the drones to help it defend against Russia's 'unlawful aggression'.
Ukraine launched over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas, while Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine killed 10 people, prompting President Zelenskyy to vow a response.
Russia has accused the UK of 'deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis' after confirming British-made drones were used in strikes on targets in Russia. The UK has responded by saying it stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Ukraine.
The Indian defence ministry has signed a contract with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for leasing two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for the Indian Navy. The lease is valued at Rs 1,943 crore and will last for 30 months.
Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks on Russia
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, hitting a Wildberries warehouse and other sites, while Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian civilian and industrial areas, bringing the war closer to civilians on both sides.
Rakuten, German startup Helsing test military drones for Japan
Rakuten Group is facilitating the introduction of German defense AI startup Helsing's military drones to Japan, with the Ground Self-Defense Force set to conduct field tests through September. This partnership marks one of Helsing's first in the Asia-Pacific region and hi…
Russia's air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones across the country. The attack resulted in civilian casualties, with five people killed in a residential area and another person dying in the Belgorod region.
PM Narendra Modi has stressed the need for India to develop indigenous drone and counter-drone systems. The defence ministry has issued a purchase order for 84 sets of loitering munition systems along with 840 loiter munitions to Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and NIBE Ltd.
IRGC shoots down US MQ-9 drone over Hormozgan
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan, according to the IRGC's Public Relations Department. This comes after the Washington Post reported that the United States has lost 45 MQ-9 R…
The US government has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on drones and their components to reduce dependence on Chinese imports. This move is part of a broader effort to promote domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.
President Donald Trump has declared a 100 percent tariff on imports of drones with thermal cameras, drones weighing over 25kg, and any kind of part for any kind of unmanned aircraft weighing over 25kg. For all other drones, including tiny sub-250-gram 'Mini' consumer dron…
Iraqi media reported the downing of 6 drones in the airspace of Arbil, northern Iraq, in conjunction with the activation of the international coalition's air defense system in the city. No casualties were reported.