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Germany’s cabinet approved sweeping new legislation Wednesday authorizing federal police to shoot down rogue drones, a direct response to the Munich Airport disruptions that stranded over 10,000 passengers last week and mounting evidence of Russian hybrid warfare across Europe. The emergency legislation modernizes a Federal Police Act that hasn’t been updated since 1994—before consumer drones…
The Ocean Race has released breathtaking aerial drone footage showcasing the speed, power, and beauty of Europe’s premier offshore sailing competition. The stunning cinematography captures seven teams that battled challenging conditions across European waters in high-performance racing yachts during the recently concluded race. The footage offers viewers an unprecedented perspective on one of sail
Mass drone flights over German critical infrastructure have escalated NATO’s mounting security crisis, with unidentified drones conducting systematic surveillance operations across military installations, power plants, and government facilities in northern Germany. The coordinated reconnaissance missions come as Germany rushes emergency legislation to allow its military to shoot down suspicious dr
Harmattan AI, a Paris-based defense drone startup, is seeking a billion-dollar valuation in its latest funding round, just 18 months after launching, according to reporting by Sifted. The ambitious raise comes as the company has already secured major contracts with French and UK military forces, positioning it as a rising force in Europe’s surging defense…
Russia or its proxies are allegedly flying surveillance drones over military supply corridors in eastern Germany used by the U.S. and its allies, according to U.S. and Western officials cited by the New York Times. The drone flights, concentrated in the state of Thuringia, are reportedly gathering intelligence on weapons shipments destined for Ukraine, fueling…
DJI, renowned for its civilian drones and imaging tech, has unveiled the DJI Mic 3, a compact wireless microphone that promises superior sound capture for content creators, including those pairing it with drone footage. This latest addition to the OsmoAudio ecosystem builds on prior models by supporting up to four transmitters and eight receivers, enabling…
China unveiled plans to leapfrog U.S. military tech by developing a hypersonic drone carrier—an unmanned aircraft mothership inspired by NASA
Europe’s drone race just went up a gear: Sequoia is leading a fresh round that could push German loitering‑munition maker Stark near a $500M valuation—right as Germany targets €162B in annual defense spend by 2029. German attack drone startup Stark Defence is in advanced talks to raise about $60 million in new funding led by…
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