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Ukraine’s Naval Drones Force Russia to Bolster Defenses at Kerch Bridge
Satellite Images Reveal Additional Barges and Floating Booms Ukraine has reportedly vowed to destroy the strategic Kerch bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea. In response, Russia has attempted to protect the bridge with barges and floating boom defenses. However, Ukraine…
The Drone Wars of the Future: Why Taiwan is Not Ukraine
In the past two decades, drones have gone from a military rarity to a battlefield game-changer. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has showcased the critical role of drones in modern warfare. However, according to The Economist a forthcoming…
Taiwan to Acquire Nearly 1,000 AI-Powered Drones
In a significant move to bolster its military capabilities, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) plans to procure nearly 1,000 drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning abilities this year, according to a report delivered to the Legislative…
Estonia’s Drone Warfare Revolution: Thrifty Innovations and Battle-Tested Tactics
Estonia, a small Baltic nation with a population of just 1.3 million, is rapidly becoming a hotbed for drone warfare innovation. With a keen eye on Ukraine’s use of drones, Estonians are fielding new kit, changing doctrine, and revamping training…
Ukraine’s Sailor-Less Navy: Destroying Russian Vessels with Drone Boats
Ukraine’s navy, decimated by the Russian invasion in February 2022, has made a stunning comeback by pioneering the use of drone boats, or uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). These small, cheap, and quick-to-build naval drones have been instrumental in breaking the…
Secretive Startup Tests AI Drones in Ukraine
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s Stealth Venture Accelerates Development In a clandestine operation, billionaire technologist Eric Schmidt has been testing artificial intelligence-guided drones through his secretive startup, Project Eagle, formerly known as White Stork. The venture, based in Menlo Park,…
Ukraine’s Drone Army Gets Its Own Commander Amid Ongoing War
As the war in Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Vadym Sukharevskyi as the commander of the newly created drone forces. Ukraine’s military claims to have damaged Russian air defenses in occupied Crimea, while also taking responsibility for an…
Ukraine’s Killer Drones Spark Debate on AI Rules
Ukraine’s deputy tech minister, Alex Bornyakov, recently unveiled a prototype of a drone that could identify and attack Russian “war criminals” using artificial intelligence (AI). This controversial advancement in weaponized drones has raised concerns among Ukraine’s allies and highlighted the…
The Crucial Role of Industrialized Drone Warfare in National Security
As the United States grapples with China’s dominance in mineral supply chains, the stakes extend far beyond economic competitiveness. John Adams, U.S. Army Brigadier General (Retired) and president of Guardian Six Consulting, explains in The Denver Gazette that the lives…
Aussie-Made Lethal Drone ‘The Owl’ to Join Army Within Months
In a significant development for Australia’s military capabilities, the Australian Army is set to introduce the locally developed One-Way Loitering (OWL) munition, also known as “the Owl,” into service before the end of the year. This electrically powered drone, capable…
Russia Unleashes Devastating Missile and Drone Assault on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
Attack Damages Power Facilities in Five Regions In a massive overnight attack, Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine, causing significant damage to the country’s power system. The strike, which was the most extensive in over three…
EU Slaps Sanctions on Iran Over Drone Exports
New measures target high-ranking officials and Revolutionary Guards The European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, targeting high-ranking officials and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) for supplying drones to Russia and its Middle East allies. The…