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Germany Creates New Police Unit To Stop Rising Drone Threats
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Germany Creates New Police Unit To Stop Rising Drone Threats

Germany has launched a new federal police unit designed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones, a move that follows an unprecedented rise in suspicious drone incursions across the country, as reported by TVP World. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt unveiled the unit at a ceremony near Berlin, explaining that Germany can no longer ignore the…

Dutch Mobile Anti Drone Fix Before Skyranger Arrives
Counter-Drone

Dutch Mobile Anti Drone Fix Before Skyranger Arrives

The Netherlands is rushing to build a mobile anti drone system after seeing how fast drones are reshaping modern war. As reported by Defense News, Dutch officials want something that troops can use right now while they wait for the first Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 units, which will not arrive until 2028. State Secretary for Defence…

Rafael's HPM Microwave Weapons Aim To Stop Drone Swarms
Counter-Drone

Rafael’s HPM Microwave Weapons Aim To Stop Drone Swarms

High power microwave weapons are becoming a major focus in modern defense, as reported by Baong Heang. These systems use strong electromagnetic pulses to shut down drones in the air. They do not rely on direct hits. They simply overload the electronics. At the UVID Dronetech 2025 event in Tel Aviv, Rafael leaders said HPM…

DJI’s Amflow E-Bike Brand Launches First-Ever US Sale: Up to $1,600 Off
Technology

DJI’s Amflow E-Bike Brand Launches First-Ever US Sale: Up to $1,600 Off

While US lawmakers continue debating restrictions on DJI drones, the Chinese tech giant’s e-bike division, Amflow, is quietly building market share on two wheels. Amflow, DJI’s electric mountain bike brand powered by the Avinox drive system, just launched its first-ever US promotional pricing. The Black Friday sale runs November 28 through December 23, with discounts…

UK’s DragonFire Laser Destroys Drones At 404 MPH In Historic Test
United Kingdom

UK’s DragonFire Laser Destroys Drones At 404 MPH In Historic Test

The United Kingdom just proved laser weapons are no longer science fiction. Britain’s DragonFire laser system destroyed high-speed drones traveling at 650 km/h (404 mph) during live trials at the MOD Hebrides range in Scotland. The successful tests triggered a £316 million ($413 million) contract to deploy the weapon on Royal Navy warships by 2027.…

Russian Drone Penetrates 62 Miles Into NATO Territory
Ukraine

Russian Drone Penetrates 62 Miles Into NATO Territory, Deepest Breach Yet

A Russian drone flew deeper into NATO airspace than ever before on Tuesday, traveling more than 100 km (62 miles) into Romania before crashing without being shot down. Romanian and German fighter jets scrambled to intercept, but pilots held fire over fears of collateral damage on the ground. Now, a top U.S. general says new…

UK orders DragonFire laser to blast drones for just £10 a shot
United Kingdom

UK orders DragonFire laser to blast drones for just $13 a shot

The United Kingdom has approved a 316 million pound contract for MBDA UK to deliver the DragonFire laser weapon to the Royal Navy, as Defense News reported. This marks a major milestone for European directed energy weapons. The system will first appear on a Type 45 destroyer in 2027. That is several years ahead of…

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