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Russian President Vladimir Putin toured a drone manufacturing facility at the Special Technology Centre in St. Petersburg on September 19, 2024. The image was captured by Valery Sharifulin for Sputnik and distributed through the Reuters news agency.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Ukraine

Russian State-Owned Company Develops Military Drones in China for Ukraine War

In a significant development, Russia’s state-owned weapons company Almaz-Antey has reportedly established a drone production program in China, aimed at developing and manufacturing long-range attack drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, according to a Reuters investigation. This move could potentially reshape the dynamics of the ongoing war and raise new concerns about international cooperation…

Russian President Vladimir Putin toured a drone manufacturing facility at the Special Technology Centre in St. Petersburg on September 19, 2024. The image was captured by Valery Sharifulin for Sputnik and distributed through the Reuters news agency.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
First Responders

Russia Ramps Up Drone Production Tenfold for Ukraine War

Russia is dramatically scaling up its drone production capabilities, aiming to produce nearly 1.4 million unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) this year. This represents a tenfold increase from the previous year, as reported by Reuters. Putin’s Push for Drone Dominance Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that Russia is significantly boosting its drone manufacturing efforts.…

Russian National Arrested for Smuggling Drone Tech to Russia. Dept. of Justice in Washington, DC
Department of Justice

Russian National Arrested for Smuggling Drone Tech to Russia

A Russian national living in Sarasota, Florida, was arrested on Monday for smuggling, money laundering, and illegally exporting technology that could be used in drone production to Russia. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the charges, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations, reports Reuters. The Charges and Allegations The indictment alleges that Denis Postovoy,…

Russia's New Long-Range Drone: The Garpiya-A1
Ukraine

NATO Grapples with Russian Drone Incursions as Pressure Mounts

NATO’s facing a growing dilemma as Russian drones and missiles increasingly violate member states’ airspace. This info comes from a recent report by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, highlighting the alliance’s struggle to respond effectively without escalating the conflict. Airspace Violations Becoming More Common The frequency of these incursions is on the rise: These violations are…

Drone Warfare in Ukraine: The Unlikely Hero Fighting with Radio Waves
Ukraine

Drone Warfare in Ukraine: The Unlikely Hero Fighting with Radio Waves

Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov is a man on a mission. He’s not a soldier, but he’s playing a crucial role in the Russia-Ukraine war. Flash is a radio enthusiast turned drone expert, using his knowledge to help Ukrainian troops combat the constant threat of drones. His story, as told by MIT Technology Review, is one of…

Russia's New Long-Range Drone: The Garpiya-A1
White House

Russia’s New Long-Range Drone: The Garpiya-A1

Russia has reportedly started producing a new long-range attack drone called the Garpiya-A1, which uses Chinese engines and parts. This drone has been deployed in the war in Ukraine, causing damage to critical infrastructure and resulting in both civilian and military casualties. The information comes from two sources from a European intelligence agency and documents…

Ukraine Ramps Up FPV Drone Production Amidst Conflict
Weaponized drones

Drone Tech Revolution: The End of Manned Warfare?

Raj M. Shah and Christopher M. Kirchhoff highlight a pivotal moment in military history, comparing the impact of AI-powered drones to the Maxim gun’s revolution in warfare, in a recent New York Times essay. The withdrawal of U.S.-provided M1A1 Abrams tanks from Ukraine due to Russian kamikaze drones signals a shift towards autonomous, AI-driven warfare.…

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