Ohio’s largest military installation, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, experienced its first-ever confirmed drone incursions, forcing a four-hour airfield shutdown and adding to a growing pattern of unmanned aircraft incidents at U.S. military installations. Base spokesman Purtiman confirmed multiple…
Chinese military researchers have developed a novel drone-mounted device capable of redirecting powerful ground-based laser beams, potentially transforming small unmanned aircraft into precise directed-energy weapons platforms, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Acta Armamentarii reports the South China…
Former Google CEO and AI entrepreneur Eric Schmidt believes the future of warfare lies in autonomous, AI-controlled drones. Schmidt, now founder of the AI defense startup White Stork, argues that networked drone technology is reshaping battlefield dynamics, positioning machines rather…
Two men were arrested Saturday after their drone flew dangerously close to Boston’s Logan International Airport, underscoring ongoing safety risks posed by unauthorized drone activity near critical airspace, reports CNN. The Boston Police Department reported that the drone incident began…
Four U.S. Senators have formally requested immediate federal intervention regarding concerning drone activity across New York and New Jersey, highlighting growing security risks to critical infrastructure and emergency services, reports The Daily Wire. In a letter dated December 11, 2024,…
Federal authorities are intensifying their response to widespread drone sightings across the northeastern United States, with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asserting that there’s no evidence of foreign involvement in the incidents. The surge in reported sightings has led to…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection documented a staggering 45,000 drone detections along the southwest border in 2023, with approximately 2,500 unauthorized incursions into U.S. airspace, highlighting the urgent need for expanded counter-UAS authorities. The revelations came during a critical House…
Recent drone sightings across New York and New Jersey have sparked political controversy, even as federal authorities maintain there is no evidence of security threats. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been forced to implement temporary flight restrictions around sensitive…
A wave of unidentified drone sightings across New Jersey has exposed significant challenges in detecting and identifying unauthorized drone operations, raising questions about the effectiveness of current counter-UAS systems. Reports began emerging the day after Thanksgiving, with residents across the…
A commercial moving truck sustained damage in Georgetown, South Carolina, after an airborne incident involving a DJI drone and a bird led to an unexpected collision. The incident, reported to Georgetown Police Department, occurred near 1245 North Fraser Street when…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an investigation into multiple drone sightings across New York and New Jersey on Friday, though federal authorities maintain the aerial objects pose no immediate security risk. Initial Sightings Near Military Installation The mysterious appearances…
The Polish Armed Forces are set to significantly enhance their unmanned aerial capabilities through a newly signed $310 million contract for MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones, marking a crucial step in establishing the country’s dedicated Drone Force military component. Defense Minister…