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Police

Belgium Foils Jihadist Drone Bomb Plot Targeting Prime Minister As Europe Bolsters Defenses

Belgian authorities arrested three suspects in Antwerp today after uncovering a jihadist-inspired plot to assassinate Prime Minister Bart De Wever using drone-mounted explosives, according to federal prosecutors. Police discovered bomb-making materials, metal pellets for shrapnel, and a 3D printer intended to manufacture drone components during raids on four residences. The arrests come just one d

Haye KestelooOct 9

Anduril

YFQ-42A Drone Helps General Atomics Hit 9 Million Hours

The drone that clocked the 9-millionth hour, the YFQ-42A, is a glimpse into the future. It is General Atomics' entry into the US Air Force

Rafael SuárezSep 22

Australia

Australia Opens Massive Outback Proving Ground for Drones

A new facility in Australia's remote Northern Territory is designed to do just that. It’s a massive, 10,000-hectare playground for drone engineers to test

Rafael SuárezSep 10

US Army

Greece Deploys V-BAT Drones to Watch Its Eastern Borders

Greece is now leveling up its surveillance game in a big way, deploying a new fleet of powerful V-BAT drones to patrol its sensitive borders

Rafael SuárezSep 3

Prisons to test autonomous drones for security

DJI

Belgian Prisons Are Unleashing Autonomous Guard Drones

Smugglers are increasingly turning to the skies, using drones to drop drugs and phones to inmates. Now, Belgium is fighting fire with fire, deploying a new generation of autonomous "drone-in-a-box" systems to guard its prisons from above.

Rafael SuárezSep 2

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Drone Research

Drones Uncover WWII Bombs Hidden in Ottawa’s Mer Bleue Bog: A Surprising Find

DroneXL fans, because Ottawa’s Mer Bleue Bog just revealed a explosive secret! Carleton University grad students used drones to uncover over 17

Rafael SuárezAug 8

Skyports Drones Fly Medical Supplies drone UK

Belgium

Skyports Drones Fly Medical Supplies Across Belgium, Piloted from the UK: A Game-Changer for Healthcare

Skyports Drone Services and AZ Turnhout are testing in Kempen, Belgium, and it’s got DroneXL’s drone fans buzzing with excitement. This trial isn’t

Rafael SuárezAug 6

Belgium

Belgium and Türkiye Join Drone Coalition, Boosting Ukraine’s Battlefield Advantage

On July 2, 2025, Belgium and Türkiye officially joined the international drone coalition, a 20-nation initiative to enhance Ukraine’s defense through advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Coordinated by Latvia and the United Kingdom, the coalition has committed approximately $2.97 billion to support Ukraine this year, with $194 million already allocated to a joint drone procurement…

Haye KestelooJul 3

Belgium

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