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Alabama-based drone manufacturer Griffon Aerospace has introduced the MQM-172 Arrowhead, a new unmanned aircraft system designed as both a high-performance target drone and a configurable kamikaze platform. The system was announced Sunday, with company program manager Daniel Beck emphasizing its flexibility across training and combat roles, reports Interesting Engineering. Shahed-Inspired Kamikaze
Ukraine’s Wild Hornets are dropping a bomb in the drone wars, and it’s a cheap, fast, and downright nasty beast called the Sting! This $2,500 FPV
Ukrainian officials just dropped a bombshell, claiming Indian parts are lurking in the Shahed drones terrorizing their skies – and it’s got global repercussions. Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak has accused Russia of incorporating Indian-made components into Iranian-designed Shahed drones, which Moscow reportedly deploys in strikes against Ukrainian frontlines and civilians. Thi
Picture drones buzzing over Ukraine, each carrying a 33-pound warhead, powered by Chinese tech meant for hobbyists. On July 22, 2025, Ukraine’s DIU exposed this reality, raising alarms for drone pros. The Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) revealed that a new Russian drone, which uses a Chinese-sourced technology, serves the dual purpose of a decoy and…
The United States has introduced a budget-friendly combat drone that directly competes with Iran’s Shahed-136, aiming to bolster accessible airpower in contested regions. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth showcased the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) during a Pentagon event on Wednesday, highlighting its potential to transform distributed operations. This development addresses the r
Shahed drones, originally designed in Iran and now mass-produced by Russia with Chinese components, are intensifying Russia’s air campaign against Ukraine, forcing civilians into shelters nightly, reports The Sunday Times. These low-cost, long-range suicide drones, despite their simplicity, are reshaping aerial warfare with devastating effects on civilian infrastructure and morale. A Terrifying Ne
On July 4, 2025, Russia launched its largest drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, deploying 539 drones, including Iranian-designed Shahed drones, in a barrage that killed one person, injured 23, and damaged infrastructure across the capital, according to Reuters. The assault, which followed a fruitless call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
In 2024, U.S. military bases faced over 350 unauthorized drone incursions, prompting House Republicans to demand urgent answers from federal agencies. The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs sent letters to the Departments of Defense (DoD), Transportation (DOT), and Justice (DOJ), citing fragmented responses and outdated policies as critical vulnerabilities. Fox News reports this escalati
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