DEALS

Russia

Shaheds, Lancets, fiber-optic FPVs and the counter-drone scramble — Russia’s drone war, tracked.

706
Articles
59
Beats covered
7
Reporters on beat
Aug 10
Last updated
Sort
The RQ-4B Global Hawk, a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Northrop Grumman, is a potential candidate for deployment at Norway's newly established long-range drone base in Andøya. The accompanying illustration photo is courtesy of NorthropGrumman.com.
Ukraine

Norway Establishes Arctic Drone Base to Bolster Maritime Surveillance

In a move to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities, Norway has announced the establishment of a new long-range drone base at Andøya, located 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, reports The Barents Observer. The base will house advanced drones aimed at strengthening Norway’s ability to monitor its maritime interests in the Barents Sea. Enhancing…

Ukrainian Drones Strike at the Heart of Russia's War Machine
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Strikes on Russia Continue Despite US Dissent

Zelenskiy Defends Attacks as Retaliation, Urges More US Aid In an interview with the Washington Post’s David Ignatius, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed to continue targeting Russian oil refineries with domestically-made drones, despite the United States’ disapproval of the campaign. The strikes, which have slashed fuel production at more than a dozen facilities over the…

Ukrainian Drones Strike at the Heart of Russia's War Machine
White House

Ukrainian Drones Strike at the Heart of Russia’s War Machine

Targeting Russian Oil Refineries to Cripple Kremlin’s Military Capabilities Ukrainian forces have been employing drones to launch successful attacks on Russian oil refineries, destroying 12 percent of the country’s refinery production capacity. These strategic strikes, including one on the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal located 900 kilometers inside Russia, aim to degrade the Kremlin’s ability to…

The Future of Drone Warfare: Insights from Ukrainian Wild Hornets Co-Founder
Ukraine

The Future of Drone Warfare: Insights from Ukrainian Wild Hornets Co-Founder

In a recent interview with Forbes, Dmytro Prodanyuk, co-founder of Ukrainian drone maker Wild Hornets, shared his thoughts on the future of drone warfare and the challenges faced by the industry. With President Zelensky setting an ambitious target of building a million drones in 2024, Ukraine has already shattered records by producing 200,000 drones in…

China’s WZ-7 Drone Conducts First Known Flight Over Sea of Japan
China

China’s WZ-7 Drone Conducts First Known Flight Over Sea of Japan

In an unprecedented move, one of China’s high-flying WZ-7 Soaring Dragon reconnaissance drones recently flew a mission over the Sea of Japan, marking the first known instance of this unique joined-wing aircraft operating in the area. The drone’s flight path suggests it may have crossed over Russian or North Korean airspace to reach its destination…

— The DroneXL Briefing · Free

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.

One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.

8,400+
Articles published
340+
Beats & desks
2020
Covering drones since
100%
Independent