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Ukraine’s New Weapon? Spider-Man Drones That Fire Nets
Just when you think you’ve seen every possible use for a drone, a story comes along that feels like it was ripped straight from a comic book. In the skies over Ukraine, a new type of aerial duel is taking…
Drone Units in Ukraine Earn Points for Strikes Through Military Marketplace
Ukrainian military drone units are competing in a high-stakes program where verified kills against Russian targets earn points that can be traded for new unmanned systems and gear. The initiative — part of Kyiv’s Army of Drones program and its…
Fiber-Optic Drones Appear at US Navy’s Silent Swarm Exercise in Michigan
Jamming-resistant fiber-optic drones were spotted during the US Navy’s Silent Swarm electronic warfare exercise in Michigan, an event bringing together military units and defense companies to test future battlefield technologies. According to Business Insider, the drones were identified by their…
U.S. Navy’s Drone Boat Program Faces Crashes, Software Failures, and Leadership Shakeups
The U.S. Navy’s ambitious effort to build a fleet of autonomous drone boats capable of countering China in the Pacific is struggling with technical failures and internal turmoil, according to a detailed Reuters report. Recent tests have resulted in collisions,…
Russian Drone Crash in Eastern Poland Seen as Possible Provocation
A Russian-made Shahed drone crashed in eastern Poland overnight, sparking concerns in Warsaw about possible deliberate provocation amid ongoing talks about peace in Ukraine, according to Reuters. Incident Details in Osiny Village The unmanned aerial vehicle struck a cornfield in…
Drone Maker Stark Defence Targets $500M Valuation in Sequoia-Led Funding Round
Europe’s drone race just went up a gear: Sequoia is leading a fresh round that could push German loitering‑munition maker Stark near a $500M valuation—right as Germany targets €162B in annual defense spend by 2029. German attack drone startup Stark…
Taiwan to Reclassify Small Drones as ‘Consumables’ for Faster Military Procurement
Taiwan will reclassify small drones as “consumables” instead of durable military equipment, a move aimed at accelerating drone access for its armed forces amid growing tensions with China. The change, patterned after a recent U.S. policy, is expected to streamline…
AliExpress Markets Shahed’s Secret Weapon—Game-Changing Antenna Evades Jamming
When does online shopping cross into national security? Look no further than the AliExpress listing shaking up drone warfare. A core navigation component used in Russian Shahed-series attack drones, vital for maintaining operational integrity against electronic countermeasures, is now being…
BolaWrap’s PAN-DA Snags Drones Like a Sci-Fi Lasso
Yo, drone lovers, strap in—Wrap Technologies just unleashed a beast that’s turning heads and grounding drones! On August 14, 2025, they dropped their second counter-UAS program, transforming the cop-favorite BolaWrap 150 into PAN-DA (Personal Anti-Drone Armament), a handheld drone-killer that…
Lithuanian Kids and Adults Turn Drone Skills into a National Defense Superpower
Buckle up, drone bros—Lithuania’s going all-in on drones, teaching kids and adults to build and fly like future drone legends! Starting September 2025, the country’s defense and education ministries, with Euronews posting about it, are launching a massive program to…
Insta360’s Antigravity A1 Drone Lands Itself to Stop Payload Abuse – DJI’s Missed Shot Exposed
Picture a drone that says “nope” to weapons and grounds itself – Antigravity’s A1 just launched, throwing shade at DJI while the world watches Ukraine’s skies. Antigravity, incubated by Insta360, officially introduced its A1 drone today, equipped with an automatic…
33,000 AI Drone Kits Supercharge Ukraine’s Battlefield Edge
Hello fellow drone pilots! How’s your sunrise flying going? Did your bird nail the perfect golden-hour shot, or did it decide to update firmware again and turn itself into a paperweight just as the light peaked? If so, don’t worry—you’re…