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Iran Drones: Discover drone technology and developments in Iran. Stay updated on how drones are being used in the region’s industries and defense.
House Republicans Demand Action on 350 Drone Incursions Over U.S. Military Bases in 2024
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…
FAA to Drone Pilots: “Not Today, Fam” – NBA Finals Airspace Gets the No-Fly Treatment
Picture this: the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are duking it out in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the Paycom Center. The crowd’s roaring, the stakes are sky-high, and you’re itching to launch your drone for that…
Pentagon Ramps Up Small Drone Investments to Transform Warfare
The U.S. military is accelerating its investment in small, offensive drones, driven by their proven effectiveness in conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony, reported by the Washington Times before Congress on June…
Ukraine Advances Interceptor Drone Technology to Counter Russian Shahed Attacks
Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced accelerated development of interceptor drones to combat the escalating threat of Russian drone swarms, particularly Iranian-designed Shahed drones, targeting Ukrainian cities, reports Reuters. This technological push, driven by domestic enterprises, aims to bolster air…
Ukrainian A-22 Glider Strike Disrupts Russian Shahed Factory in Yelabuga
On June 16, 2025, Ukraine executed a groundbreaking drone strike on a Russian Shahed drone manufacturing facility in Yelabuga, Tatarstan, approximately 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) from Ukraine’s border, using an innovative towed glider system. The attack, reported by The New…
Drone Smuggling Redefines Warfare: Ukraine and Israel’s Covert Tactics Exposed
Small, stealthy, and deadly, attack drones smuggled deep into enemy territory are transforming modern warfare. Recent operations in Russia and Iran, detailed in a New York Times report, reveal how Ukraine and Israel have weaponized covert drone deployments, catching adversaries…
Chinese Drone Parts Prices Soar as Export Controls Tighten Amid Global Trade Tensions
The drone industry faces a significant challenge as prices for Chinese drone components have doubled due to tightened export controls from Beijing. The Financial Times reports that the surge stems from Beijing’s efforts to regulate shipments of critical parts, impacting…
U.S. Redirects 20,000 Anti-Drone Missiles from Ukraine to Middle East, Zelensky Confirms
In a significant shift of military priorities, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has diverted 20,000 anti-drone missiles originally allocated for Ukraine to American forces in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in an ABC News interview on June…
Chinese Drone Tech Fuels Russia’s War Machine in Ukraine
In Ukraine’s skies, the buzz of drones signals more than immediate danger—it’s a sign of China’s growing role in Russia’s war efforts, with advanced drone technology tipping the scales. Ukrainian officials and experts warn that Chinese components and expertise are…
Israel’s Iron Beam Laser: A New Era in Air Defense
Israel has achieved a significant milestone in military technology by successfully deploying a high-powered laser system, known as Iron Beam or Magen Or, to neutralize Hezbollah drones during the ongoing Middle East conflict. This marked the world’s first operational use…
SkyPixel’s 10th Annual Contest Showcases Drone Creativity at Its Peak
SkyPixel’s 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest has announced its winners, revealing how far drone imagery has come since the competition’s inception in 2014. Nearly 140,000 submissions vied for over $170,000 in prizes, highlighting the growing sophistication of aerial and…
FBI Targets Chinese National in $15M Drone Smuggling Case Tied to Iran’s IRGC
On March 19, 2025, the FBI unveiled a wanted poster for Baoxia “Emily” Liu, a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a decades-long conspiracy to smuggle U.S.-origin drone components to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The U.S. State Department has…