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Night Hunters: How Ukraine’s $20K Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
Ukraine has deployed an innovative and cost-effective drone warfare strategy, utilizing a fleet of heavy bomber drones that are proving remarkably effective against Russian forces, according to a recent Forbes report. These unmanned aerial vehicles, nicknamed “Baba Yagas” by Russian…
US Reveals $2.3 Billion Investment in Ukraine’s Military Drone Development Program
The Biden administration has declassified details about its extensive support for Ukraine’s military drone industry, revealing a sophisticated program that has fundamentally transformed modern warfare. According to information released by U.S. officials, this strategic initiative includes investments totaling $2.3 billion…
Ukrainian USV captured taking down Russian helicopter
Late last year Ukraine shared that its drone shop or unmanned surface vehicle (USV) took down a Russian helicopter, releasing footage of what appears to be an ocean take down. The footage, shared by the Associated Press was released on…
Sweden Accelerates Drone Swarm Development Amid NATO Integration and Ukraine War Lessons
Sweden is rapidly advancing its autonomous drone swarm capabilities through a strategic partnership between the Swedish Armed Forces and defense giant Saab, marking a significant technological leap as the country integrates into NATO, reports Reuters. This development comes at a…
Latvia Accelerates Combat Drone Support for Ukraine with New 1,000-Unit Initiative
Latvia’s defense industry is ramping up its drone support for Ukraine, with Defense Minister Andris Spruds announcing on December 28, 2024, that over 1,000 combat drones are being prepared for immediate transfer to Kyiv. This latest commitment is part of…
China Condemns US Drone Security Investigation as ‘Irresponsible’
China’s Commerce Ministry issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. investigations into potential security risks posed by Chinese drone systems, calling the probe “extremely irresponsible” and demanding an immediate halt to what it termed “erroneous practices.” The statement comes in response…
Advanced Notice NPRM, More Drone Show Troubles, and More DJI Flip Leaks.
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you: first up, the Department of Commerce has released an advanced notice NPRM, more drone show troubles, and more DJI Flip leaks. Department of Commerce Advanced Notice NPRM…
Russian Court Orders Yandex to Remove Oil Refinery Maps Over Drone Strike Concerns
A Moscow court has ordered Yandex, Russia’s leading search engine, to remove detailed maps and images of a strategic oil refinery following multiple drone attacks that have damaged infrastructure and injured workers. The ruling reflects growing concerns about openly available…
U.S. Army tests drones for recon in Romania, Skydio & Anduril chosen
The U.S. Army tested two new drone systems, from Andril and Skydio near an air base in Romania to primarily support in surveillance and reconnaissance missions. As seen in the Ukraine-Russia war, a shift to smaller drones have played a…
Ukraine’s Million-Drone Army: How Consumer Tech Revolutionized Modern Warfare
Ukraine’s bold initiative to deploy one million First Person View (FPV) drones in 2024 has fundamentally transformed the nature of modern combat, bringing warfare into the era of converted consumer technology. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ambitious announcement in late 2023 marked…
US Commerce Department Weighs Comprehensive Chinese Drone Restrictions
The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to consider new rules that could significantly restrict or ban Chinese-made drones in the American market, citing mounting national security concerns over potential remote access and data manipulation capabilities. The announcement, made today, marks…
2024 Year in Review: Drone Industry Navigates Complex Security Reviews and War-Driven Innovation
Looking back at DroneXL’s most-read stories of 2024, we’ve seen an industry shaped by legislative challenges, conflict-driven innovation, significant product launches, and heightened geopolitical tensions as a new U.S. administration prepares to take office. Legislative Challenges and Security Reviews The…