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Former U.S. Airman Resurfaces as Russian Drone Operator in Ukraine
Wilmer Puello-Mota, a 28-year-old former U.S. Air Force member, has appeared in Russian propaganda videos operating drones for Moscow’s forces in eastern Ukraine. This surprising development comes after Puello-Mota fled the United States to avoid jail time for child pornography…
Drone Vulnerability: US and Israeli Drones Under Attack
US and Israeli drones are facing increasing threats from Iran-backed militant groups. Recently, several high-value drones have been shot down, raising questions about their effectiveness and future use in contested environments. Drone Attacks and Losses Since October, the US has…
The Crucial Role of Industrialized Drone Warfare in National Security
As the United States grapples with China’s dominance in mineral supply chains, the stakes extend far beyond economic competitiveness. John Adams, U.S. Army Brigadier General (Retired) and president of Guardian Six Consulting, explains in The Denver Gazette that the lives…
ISIS Plots Drone Attacks on Paris Olympics 2024
Counter-Terrorism Expert Warns of ‘Moderately High’ Probability In a concerning development, ISIS extremists have circulated “detailed” manuals for adapting drones to attack the upcoming Paris Olympics, according to Matt Mooney, a counter-terrorism expert who spoke to The National. Mooney, a…
Inside America’s Simulated War Zone: Training for Modern Combat
In the Mojave Desert, the U.S. Army has created an extensive training ground designed to prepare soldiers for the complexities of modern warfare. This vast facility features artificial towns, complete with actors, tanks, and realistic battle simulations, where troops practice…
Drones Revolutionize Landmine Detection in Ukraine
In a groundbreaking development, drones equipped with advanced computer vision software are being deployed to detect and defuse landmines littering the war-torn landscape of Ukraine. The UN and Armed Forces of Ukraine recently invited the team from Safe Pro AI…
Former FBI counter-terrorism and counter-drone specialist is appointed to Dedrone’s Advisory Board
Rob D’Amico, a former FBI counter-terrorism and counter-drone specialist has joined the Dedrone Advisory Board. D’Amico, an expert in intelligence and law enforcement with 35 years of government experience from the Marines and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where…
Poland aims to by MQ-9 Reaper drones to monitor its eastern border
Poland has decided to purchase an unknown number of MQ-9 Reaper drones from the United States under a secret, expedited procedure, in the face of increasing concern over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Polish Armed Forces will be the first…
Recreational drones used by Taliban to drop bombs
On Monday the Afghanistan spy chief said that the Taliban has started to use small recreational drones to drop grenades on government forces during recent attacks, demonstrating a new way of fighting by the insurgents.
Pentagon to start program solely aimed at defeating drones
In the near future, the Pentagon plans to open a new program specifically to teach troops to spot and destroy small enemy drones. The military is pursuing a uniform solution to defeating drones, which officials have described as an increasing…
A drone might have been used in deadly Taliban attack
In Kunduz, a province in Afghanistan that has seen heavy fighting, a deadly Taliban attack has most likely been carried out by an over-the-counter drone. Four security officials were killed and at least eight more were wounded.
Swoop Aero operates drone fleet in Malawi remotely from their Melbourne office
Here’s a great example of how sometimes a crisis can speed up the application of new technology. In this case, the Coronavirus outbreak forced Swoop Aero employees to move back from various African countries to their home base in Australia.…