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Taiwan’s Drone Takeover Plan Sparks Big Security Debate
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Taiwan’s Drone Takeover Plan Sparks Big Security Debate

Taiwan is moving fast to build new systems that can stop small commercial drones from flying near airports, power plants, and other key sites, as SCMP reports. Part of the plan includes takeover technology. This tech can jam a drone, spoof its signals, and even hack it so operators can land it safely. At a…

Amazon Resumes Drone Deliveries After Two-Month Pause Due to Sensor Concerns
Amazon

Amazon UK Drone Delivery Plans Cut in Half After Council Clips Its Wings

Amazon’s ambitious plans to launch Britain’s first commercial drone delivery service have hit major turbulence. The retail giant has been forced to slash its proposed flight frequency by more than half after Darlington Borough Council granted only temporary planning permission for its Prime Air facility. We’ve been tracking this story since Amazon announced Darlington as…

Ukraine Signs Drone Production Deal With Norway As NATO Allies Race To Access Battle-Tested Tech
Ukraine

Ukraine Signs Drone Production Deal With Norway As NATO Allies Race To Access Battle-Tested Tech

Ukraine and Norway will jointly manufacture combat drones starting in 2026, marking the latest NATO country to tap into Kyiv’s battlefield-proven drone expertise. We’ve been tracking this trend for months, and the pattern is now undeniable: the most bombed country in Europe is becoming the arsenal that arms its allies. Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal…

UK Councils Deploy Growing Drone Fleets to Watch Residents
United Kingdom

UK Councils Deploy Growing Drone Fleets to Watch Residents

More than 60 councils across the United Kingdom now have trained drone pilots on staff. An additional dozen authorities have contacted the Civil Aviation Authority for guidance as they explore their own drone programs. As reported by GB News, CAA records show that city, borough and district councils are all investing in unmanned aircraft. These…

Overhead black-and-white view of a DJI Phantom quadcopter surrounded by folding DJI Mavic drones and other multirotors arranged on a white surface
Dubai

UAE’s ApusNeo18 HAPS Completes First Public Stratospheric Flight

Mira Aerospace has completed the first public test flight of its solar powered ApusNeo18 High Altitude Platform System during Dubai Airshow 2025 as they announced trough a Press Release on their website. The aircraft climbed into the stratosphere and proved it can fly for very long periods, send data in real time, and carry advanced…

Rafael's HPM Microwave Weapons Aim To Stop Drone Swarms
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Rafael’s HPM Microwave Weapons Aim To Stop Drone Swarms

High power microwave weapons are becoming a major focus in modern defense, as reported by Baong Heang. These systems use strong electromagnetic pulses to shut down drones in the air. They do not rely on direct hits. They simply overload the electronics. At the UVID Dronetech 2025 event in Tel Aviv, Rafael leaders said HPM…

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