The war that rewrote drone doctrine. FPV strikes, interceptors, jamming, and the industrial race behind them — reported from the open record.
What began as a Chinese boy’s dream to simplify flying helicopters in the 1990s spiraled into DJI, a global drone empire that reshaped aerial photography, surveillance, and modern warfare. From a forgotten 2005 customs bust in Japan to the battlefields of Ukraine, where DJI drones drop bombs on tanks, Frank Wang’s journey is a tale…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a new long-range drone successfully completed a 3,000-kilometer (1,864-mile) test flight
The US Army has tested Ukrainian-made long-range kamikaze drones under a classified initiative called Project Artemis, aimed at enhancing strike capabilities.
The UK has partnered with US-based company Anduril to supply advanced attack drones to Ukraine, bolstering its defense capabilities against Russian aggression in the Black Sea. This $40M (£30M) agreement, announced by the UK Ministry of Defence via a post on X, follows the delivery of over 10,000 drones to the front line, signaling a…
As the United States withdraws military aid from Ukraine amid political friction, Kherson’s governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, has issued a dire warning about the future of warfare. In an interview with The Independent, Prokudin highlights how Russia’s technological advancements in drones and weaponized robotics have outstripped Europe’s military preparedness, exposing vulnerabilities that could reshap
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is redirecting its focus toward drone technology and counter-drone systems as part of a significant budget reshuffle, moving approximately $50 billion from legacy programs to new priorities. This shift, detailed in a recent Business Insider article, aligns with Rep. Adam Smith’s emphasis on five critical areas—missiles, missile defenses, drones,…
Taking a Stand in Challenging Times Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the drone industry has been transformed. What was once primarily a tool for photography, delivery, and recreation has become an essential component of modern defense strategy. As a leading drone news platform, DroneXL has documented this evolution firsthand, witnessing how unmanned aerial systems…
On February 24, 2025, Ukraine showcased an impressive lineup of domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and First Person View (FPV) drones at the Support Ukraine Summit in Kyiv, a gathering marking three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion. As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized these technologies as vital to Ukraine’s battlefield efforts and…
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