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Ukraine

Russian Drones Breach Polish Airspace, Putting NATO on High Alert

During a drone assault on Ukraine, several Russian drones breached the sovereign airspace of Poland, a NATO member.

Rafael SuárezSep 10

Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, Drones Are a Farmer’s Best Friend and the FBI’s Biggest Headache

Wisconsin State Farmer wrote about it and told us: It’s a classic double-edged sword, and it’s a conversation we all need to be having.

Rafael SuárezSep 10

Lockheed Martin

Drone partnership: BAE FalconWorks and Lockheed Skunk Works to co-develop autonomous air system

At the DSEI arms fair in London on Monday, BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works announced a “strategic collaboration” to develop a new uncrewed autonomous air system, aiming to field modular products that can counter electronic warfare, according to Reuters. The rare tie-up between two top “prime” contractors targets faster, more affordable delivery…

Haye KestelooSep 10

Australia

Australia Opens Massive Outback Proving Ground for Drones

A new facility in Australia's remote Northern Territory is designed to do just that. It’s a massive, 10,000-hectare playground for drone engineers to test

Rafael SuárezSep 10

Skydio

DJI Drone Ban Looms in U.S., Threatening Agriculture, Construction, and Public Safety

U.S. lawmakers are moving to block sales of new DJI drones as soon as December, raising costs and disrupting operations for farmers, builders, surveyors, and first responders that rely on the Chinese maker’s aircraft, according to a detailed report by The New York Times. The push follows Customs and Border Protection seizures that began in…

Haye KestelooSep 9