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A new ball-shaped reconnaissance drone made its first appearance during the China-Nepal joint military exercise that kicked off on September 22, 2024. The drill, dubbed Sagarmatha Friendship-2024, is taking place at a training base in Chongqing, Southwest China. According to a report from the Global Times, the exercise focuses on joint anti-terrorism operations in urban…
India’s gearing up for a major military upgrade with a multi-billion dollar drone deal with the US. The talks are heating up as PM Modi and President Biden huddle in Washington. This isn’t just any old purchase – we’re talking about 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics, with a price…
San Antonio-based tech startup Darkhive has secured a $21 million investment to expand its drone manufacturing business. This latest funding round, led by cybersecurity-focused investment firm Ten Eleven Ventures, aims to support the company’s growth, fulfill Defense Department contracts, and seek new business opportunities. The investment will also accelerate the delivery of drone systems to…
Russia has reportedly started producing a new long-range attack drone called the Garpiya-A1, which uses Chinese engines and parts. This drone has been deployed in the war in Ukraine, causing damage to critical infrastructure and resulting in both civilian and military casualties. The information comes from two sources from a European intelligence agency and documents…
In a move that’s more about politics than policy, House Republicans are pushing through a series of bills aimed at showing they’re tough on China. While many of these bills are unlikely to become law due to Democratic opposition, one that stands out is the unanimous support for banning drone surveillance equipment made by DJI…
In a recent letter, a group of lawmakers has raised concerns about the increasing use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones in the United States. The letter, addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, highlights the potential risks these drones pose to national security and food supply. The letter was…
US House Bans New DJI Drones: A Closer Look The US House of Representatives has just approved the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R. 2864), a bill aimed at banning the operation of new drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI in the United States. This move is part of a broader series of measures targeting China that…
A dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones, citing national security risks. In a letter seen by Reuters, the lawmakers, including Representatives Elise Stefanik, Ashley Hinson, and John Moolenaar, have asked the Agriculture Department and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to detail their effo
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