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From Florist To Drone Maker: How Ukraine’s War Democratized Military Technology And Sparked A Global Industry Boom
Before Russia’s invasion, Kseniia Kalmus arranged flowers in Kyiv and traveled Europe showcasing floral designs. Today, she builds combat drones that destroy Russian equipment on the front lines. Her transformation from artisan to arms manufacturer encapsulates how Ukraine’s conflict has…
Aerodata Reveals New AeroForce X Drone for Long Range ISR Missions
Aerodata AG has introduced the AeroForce X, a new medium altitude long endurance drone designed for next generation intelligence and reconnaissance missions. The German company is known for its advanced aviation solutions. With this new platform, it is aiming to…
US Sanctions Ukrainian Firms Supplying Drone Parts to Iran—The Same Drones Russia Uses to Attack Ukraine
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two Ukrainian companies Wednesday for supplying critical aerospace components to Iran’s state-owned drone manufacturer HESA—the same entity producing Shahed-136 drones that Russia has launched by the tens of thousands against Ukrainian cities throughout 2025. The…
Wespe UAV: Germany’s Smart Drone for Critical Missions
When you think of a wasp, you think of agility. Fast, sharp, and persistent. The Wespe UAV (which means “wasp” in German) takes those same traits and turns them into a powerful flying machine designed for the toughest missions. The…
US Slaps Sanctions on Global Network Fueling Iran’s Drone Rebuilding Effort After June War
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 32 individuals and entities across eight countries on Wednesday for operating procurement networks that supply Iran’s ballistic missile and drone production programs, marking the latest attempt to prevent Tehran from reconstituting military capabilities destroyed during…
Unidentified Drones Surveil French Military Tank Convoy and Ammunition Factory in Escalating European Security Crisis
French authorities opened investigations after unidentified drones conducted surveillance over a military train carrying Leclerc main battle tanks and an ammunition factory producing gunpowder for Ukraine’s artillery—the latest incidents in a coordinated pattern targeting NATO military infrastructure across Europe. The…
UK Airports Face Inevitable Drone Attacks, Aviation Chief Warns After Belgium Shutdowns
The UK’s top aviation regulator has issued a stark warning that British airports will face disruption from organized drone attacks, declaring it “not a question of if, only of when” such drone incidents occur. The warning from the UK Civil…
UK Sends RAF Counter-Drone Specialists To Belgium As Mystery Aircraft Trigger NATO Response But Are They Actually Drones?
Britain is deploying Royal Air Force counter-drone specialists to Belgium after a week of mysterious aircraft sightings shut down major airports and triggered shoot-down authorizations at military bases—but some of the “drones” may have been helicopters and airplanes misidentified by…
Germany Creates Anti-Drone Strike Teams, Rushes Help To Belgium After Europe Realizes It’s Years Behind On Airspace Defense
Germany is establishing rapid-response counter-drone units and has deployed military specialists to Belgium following a wave of mysterious drone sightings that forced multiple airport closures across Europe, exposing critical gaps in the continent’s airspace security infrastructure. “These anti-drone units are…
US Army Plans 1 Million Drone Purchase In Dramatic Pivot To Ukraine-Style Mass Production
U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll announced plans to purchase at least 1 million drones over the next two to three years, marking a dramatic 20-fold increase from current acquisition levels as the Pentagon races to catch up with adversaries who…
Belgium Mobilizes German Counter-Drone Support and Tightens Registration After Airport Shutdowns
Belgium is deploying German military counter-drone systems and strengthening drone registration enforcement after a wave of unidentified aircraft forced multiple airport closures and exposed critical gaps in European airspace security. The emergency response follows disruptions at Brussels Airport, Liège Airport,…
Germany Approves $563M For Anti-Drone Missiles That Won’t Arrive Until 2029
Germany’s parliament has approved approximately $563 million to develop and procure MBDA’s DefendAir counter-drone interceptor missiles, funding a weapon system that won’t reach serial production until 2029—more than four years away—even as small drone threats continue to escalate across Europe.…