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Dublin Drone Incident: Military UAVs Nearly Intercepted Zelensky’s Plane
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Dublin Drone Incident: Military UAVs Nearly Intercepted Zelensky’s Plane

We have been tracking Russia’s hybrid drone campaign across Europe for months, but what happened during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s state visit to Ireland represents a dangerous escalation. Military-grade drones breached Ireland’s no-fly zone and flew directly toward the expected flight path of Zelensky’s aircraft as it approached Dublin Airport on December 1, missing his…

Athena’s New AI X-Ray Tool Spots Drones Before They Fly
Ukraine

Athena’s New AI X-Ray Tool Spots Drones Before They Fly

Athena Security has introduced a new AI X-ray screening model that can spot drone components inside bags, cargo, and luggage long before anyone assembles them, giving security operators a chance to stop threats before they reach restricted areas, as Security Systems News reports. The company says this shift from reactive to early detection is exactly…

Germany Creates New Police Unit To Stop Rising Drone Threats
Police

Germany Creates New Police Unit To Stop Rising Drone Threats

Germany has launched a new federal police unit designed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones, a move that follows an unprecedented rise in suspicious drone incursions across the country, as reported by TVP World. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt unveiled the unit at a ceremony near Berlin, explaining that Germany can no longer ignore the…

Taiwan’s Drone Takeover Plan Sparks Big Security Debate
Counter-Drone

Taiwan’s Drone Takeover Plan Sparks Big Security Debate

Taiwan is moving fast to build new systems that can stop small commercial drones from flying near airports, power plants, and other key sites, as SCMP reports. Part of the plan includes takeover technology. This tech can jam a drone, spoof its signals, and even hack it so operators can land it safely. At a…

UK Councils Deploy Growing Drone Fleets to Watch Residents
United Kingdom

UK Councils Deploy Growing Drone Fleets to Watch Residents

More than 60 councils across the United Kingdom now have trained drone pilots on staff. An additional dozen authorities have contacted the Civil Aviation Authority for guidance as they explore their own drone programs. As reported by GB News, CAA records show that city, borough and district councils are all investing in unmanned aircraft. These…

Ondas Expands Its C-UAS Power With New Sentrycs Acquisition
Israel

Ondas Expands Its C-UAS Power With New Sentrycs Acquisition

Ondas Holdings is making a big move in the world of drone defense. The company has agreed to acquire Sentrycs, an Israel based leader in cyber based counter drone technology. This deal expands Ondas’ reach to more than twenty five countries and positions the company as a major full spectrum provider in the growing C-UAS…

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