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Taiwan Partners with Ukraine-Proven Drone Tech to Counter China’s Military Threat
Taiwan has taken a bold step to bolster its defense capabilities by sealing a strategic partnership with U.S. and German-based Auterion for combat-tested drone software. Announced on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, during a sea drone event in Yilan, Taiwan, this…
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…
How Drones Played a Key Role in Capturing a Minnesota Manhunt Suspect
Drones proved instrumental in a high-stakes manhunt in Minnesota, helping law enforcement capture a suspect after a two-day search involving over 100 officers. The New York Times reported that Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended late Sunday night, June 15, 2025,…
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…
Russia Elevates Drone Troopers to a New Military Branch, Boosting UAV Capabilities
Russia has officially recognized drone troopers as a distinct branch of its armed forces, a strategic move announced by Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a recent meeting on the country’s new ten-year armament program. This development, reported on by the…
Airo Drone Maker Soars 140% in Explosive Post-IPO Debut
Airo Group Holdings Inc. made a stunning entrance into the public market, with its shares skyrocketing 140% during their trading debut on Friday, June 13, 2025. The drone manufacturer raised $60 million in an initial public offering (IPO), becoming the…
NYPD Deploys Skydio Drone to Monitor No Kings Protests on Fifth Avenue
On June 14, 2025, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) utilized a Skydio X10 drone to oversee crowds during the No Kings protests along Fifth Avenue, marking a significant moment in urban drone surveillance. Amid ongoing demonstrations against President…
Silicon Valley Billionaires Fund Police Drones, Push to Ban Chinese Giant DJI
Silicon Valley investors are reshaping the U.S. drone landscape, funding police fleets with American-made drones while lobbying to ban Chinese manufacturer DJI, which dominates 90% of the U.S. consumer and public-safety drone market, according to Bard College research. This dual…
DJI Matrice 400, Altitude Angels Detect & Avoid System, & Fire Academy Trainer Courses
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI unveils the new Matrice 400, Altitude Angel secures a US patent, and the National Fire Academy hosts a train-the-trainer course for local fire officials.…
Oregon’s Senate Bill 238A Sparks Privacy Concerns Over Drone Surveillance
In Oregon, Senate Bill 238A, currently under review, is stirring controversy by proposing to ease restrictions on law enforcement drone use, potentially reducing court oversight for surveillance. The bill, which passed the Senate with Democratic support, has drawn sharp criticism…
Poland Bolsters Drone Force with Anduril’s Potential Expansion
Poland is intensifying its military modernization by expanding its Drone Force, and U.S. defense-tech company Anduril Industries is eyeing a strategic role in this effort. At a June 9, 2025, press briefing in Warsaw, Anduril’s CEO highlighted Poland’s robust defense…
Zipline’s Nationwide BVLOS Expansion Driven by Trump’s Executive Order and CEO’s Vision
Zipline, a pioneer in autonomous drone delivery, has secured permission to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations across all 50 U.S. states, a milestone celebrated by CEO Keller Rinaudo Clifton as a direct result of President Donald J.…