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French underwater drone manufacturer Exail Technologies posted an 18% surge in third-quarter revenue as European defense spending accelerates in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to Baird Maritime. The company’s stock has rocketed 370% this year, lifting its market value above €1.4 billion ($1.5 billion USD) from less than €300 million ($320 million USD)…
Taiwan will supply drones to diplomatic allies and European countries confronting Russian military threats through a new “drone diplomacy” initiative announced Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The strategic move positions Taiwan as a critical alternative to Chinese drone dominance while building international alliances through technology. The announcement comes as Russian drone incurs
DroneShield CEO Oleg Vornik sold his entire stake in the Australian defense company just before it became a meme stock sensation and surged over 500% in 2025. Now he’s racing to prove the company’s legitimacy as governments worldwide pour billions into counter-drone technology. The timing couldn’t have been worse—or better, depending on your perspective. For…
Ukraine is deploying approximately 9,000 drones per day against Russian forces, according to a top Ukrainian military official, revealing an operational tempo that dwarfs global drone production capacity and underscores how completely unmanned systems now dominate modern warfare. Ivan Pavlenko, chief of the electronic warfare directorate of Ukraine’s armed forces, disclosed the figure during a…
The British Parliament hosted the first public display in Europe of a captured Iranian-made Shahed-136 attack drone on Monday, showcasing the weapon system that has become Russia’s primary tool for striking Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. The event at Speaker’s Court in the House of Commons drew Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski and senior UK…
Sweden announced Friday it will invest 3.5 billion Swedish kronor ($367 million) in anti-drone defense systems, accelerating deployment by eight years as unidentified drone sightings continue to rattle European aviation and military installations. According to Reuters, the investment comes as drone incursions have forced airport closures from Copenhagen to Munich over the past three weeks,…
Ukraine and the Netherlands signed a memorandum of understanding on October 10 to jointly produce military drones, marking another major step in Ukraine’s strategy to export its battle-proven drone manufacturing capabilities to NATO allies. The deal positions Ukraine’s defense industry as a technology provider rather than just a recipient of Western aid. The partnership combines…
Belgian authorities arrested three suspects in Antwerp today after uncovering a jihadist-inspired plot to assassinate Prime Minister Bart De Wever using drone-mounted explosives, according to federal prosecutors. Police discovered bomb-making materials, metal pellets for shrapnel, and a 3D printer intended to manufacture drone components during raids on four residences. The arrests come just one d
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