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Israel Seeks Ukrainian Expertise to Counter Growing Iranian Drone Threats
Israel is turning to Ukraine’s battle-tested drone expertise as it faces an unprecedented surge in unmanned aerial attacks from multiple fronts. This strategic pivot comes as Israeli companies initiate talks with Ukraine’s defense sector, marking a significant shift in Israel’s…
EU Warns China Over Military Drone Support to Russia as Evidence Mounts
A significant development in the ongoing discussion about military drone technology has emerged as the European Union confronts China over its alleged support of Russia’s drone program. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerboeck issued a stern warning that such assistance “will…
EU Investigates Chinese Military Drone Production for Russia’s Ukraine War
A senior EU official revealed that intelligence reports indicate a China-based company is manufacturing military drones destined for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, according to POLITICO. Secret Factory Operations Under Scrutiny The unnamed EU official stated, “We have had reports…
Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Russian Oil Depot as Kyiv’s Unmanned Warfare Capabilities Show Growing Sophistication
A Ukrainian drone successfully struck an oil depot in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast on November 12, marking another significant development in Ukraine’s expanding unmanned aerial campaign. The precision strike ignited a silo near Stary Oskol, though quick response from ten fire…
Russia’s Deadly Drone Campaign Hits Record Numbers, Testing Ukraine’s Defenses
In a significant escalation of aerial warfare, Russia unleashed an unprecedented 2,023 drone attacks against Ukrainian targets in October alone, marking the highest monthly total in the 32-month-old conflict, according to The New York Times. Sophisticated Multi-Drone Strategy Emerges Russia’s…
Ukraine’s Modified Sport Plane Drone Strikes Russian Naval Base 700 Miles from Front Lines
A modified Aeroprakt A-22 sport plane, converted into a long-range drone and carrying explosives, struck Russian naval vessels at a Caspian Fleet base in Kaspiysk, Dagestan – approximately 700 miles from Ukraine’s frontlines, according to a report from Anton Gerashchenko,…
French Loitering Munition OSKAR Heads to Ukraine in Landmark Drone Delivery
France has begun its first-ever delivery of loitering munitions to Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in Franco-Ukrainian military cooperation. The OSKAR (Opportunity Strike Kinetics Aircraft Ruggedised) drones, developed by Delair and KNDS France, were reportedly rapidly transformed from demonstration models…
US AI-Powered Drones Prove Their Worth in Ukraine’s Electronic Warfare Challenge
Shield AI, a California-based drone startup, has achieved a significant breakthrough in Ukraine with their V-BAT drone successfully operating in heavily jammed airspace, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. The company’s success marks a rare victory for Western…
Ex-Google CEO Schmidt Urges US Army to Replace Tanks with AI-Powered Drones
Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt is advocating for a dramatic shift in US military strategy, urging the replacement of “useless” tanks with AI-powered drones, reports Bloomberg. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia, Schmidt highlighted how cheap…
Russia Uses Tire Strategy to Protect Strategic Bombers from Drone Attacks in Arctic
Recent satellite imagery reveals Russia’s unconventional approach to protecting its strategic bombers from drone attacks, placing up to 20 tires on each wing of Tu-95MS bombers at the Olenya airbase inside the Arctic Circle, according to The Barents Observer. Novel…
Lithuanian-Made Shpak FPV Drones Join Ukraine’s Defense Arsenal
A new player has entered Ukraine’s drone warfare scene – the Shpak, a powerful 10-inch FPV quadcopter developed by RSI Europe. Features That Pack a Punch The Shpak’s not your average drone. It’s built specifically for military operations with a…
Drones Transform Modern Warfare into Most Documented Conflicts in History
The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel have become unprecedented in their visibility, largely due to the widespread use of drone technology and body cameras. According to Axios, these wars are being documented and shared across social media platforms at…