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U.S. Air Force AFCENT by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem / Wikimedia (Public domain)Russia Strikes Ukraine as Iran Conflict Boosts Its Oil Revenues
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war in Iran has unexpectedly strengthened Ukraine's position in its conflict with Russia through new drone technology deals with Gulf states and strikes on Russian oil facilities. Despite higher oil prices aiding Russia's revenues, Ukrainian actions have…
slashgear.comU.S. Soldiers Train on Bumblebee Drones for Counter-Drone Combat
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division conducted training on Bumblebee drones at Fort Bragg last week. The exercises focused on drone-on-drone combat techniques observed in Ukraine. The Pentagon is expanding such training to additional bases and overseas locations.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Drone and Unmanned Vehicle Assist in Rescuing Elderly Woman in Ukraine Conflict Zone
Ukrainian forces spotted an elderly woman fleeing the war via drone and deployed an unmanned ground vehicle for her rescue. The operation highlighted a non-lethal use of drone technology in the conflict. The rescue took place in Ukraine amid ongoing hostilities.
news.sky.comDrone Used to Evacuate Stray Cat and Dog from Ukrainian Front Lines
Soldiers from Ukraine’s 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade used a drone to rescue a cat named Barsik and a dog named Zagybluk from the battlefield earlier this month. The animals, companions to the troops for two years, were flown about 10 kilometers to safety. Broader efforts by g…
Nishino Asuka / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Xidian University Tests Microwave-Based Wireless Power System for In-Flight Drone Recharging
A team from Xidian University successfully tested a wireless power transfer system using microwaves to beam energy from a ground unit to a drone in motion. The system maintained stable transmission for up to 3.1 hours at 49 feet altitude. The findings, published in Aeronautical S…
Polish Ukrainian Startup Bridge / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Ukrainian Entrepreneur Shifts from Pet Gadget to Autonomous Combat Drones
Yaroslav Azhnyuk, a Ukrainian entrepreneur, developed the Petcube device for remotely entertaining pets using a laser pointer. His team later founded companies that produce first-person-view drones with artificial intelligence for targeting in Ukraine's conflict. These drones ena…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Cybersecurity Expert Mikko Hyppönen Expands Focus from Malware to Drone Warfare
Mikko Hyppönen, a prominent figure in cybersecurity, has described his work as supporting humans against machines. His efforts, initially aimed at combating malware, now include addressing threats from drone warfare. This evolution reflects broader applications of cybersecurity p…