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drone warfare
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The Guardianpolitics4 hrs ago
Russia Downs Over 300 Ukrainian Drones, Moscow Airports Briefly Close
Russian forces intercepted nearly 60 drones targeting Moscow overnight, suspending airport operations. A separate Russian drone strike killed three civilians in Ukraine's Sumy region.
thehindu.comworld1 day ago
Video Shows Russian Fuel Tanker Avoiding Drone on Occupied Ukraine Highway
Footage captured a Russian fuel tanker swerving to avoid a one-way attack drone on a highway in Russian-occupied southeastern Ukraine. The incident occurred during ongoing conflict operations in the region.
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France 24world2 days ago
UN Reports More Than 1,000 Civilian Deaths From Drone Strikes in Sudan Since January as Warfare Use Rises
Drone use has risen sharply in Sudan's three-year war, which the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
France 24world2 days ago
Ukraine deploys interceptor drones against long-range attacks
Ukraine has used interceptor drones since last summer to counter Russian long-range strikes that combine drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The drones, mostly based on an Iranian design, have become faster and more numerous.
politics3 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Teams Beat NATO Units in Multiple Exercises
Ukrainian teams defeated allied forces in naval and ground drills. NATO officials said the results reflect Ukraine's combat experience and are prompting changes in allied training.
Abc Newsworld6 days agoUpdated
UN Reports More Than 1,000 Civilian Deaths From Drone Strikes in Sudan in Early 2026
The United Nations documented a sharp rise in drone attacks during the ongoing civil war. More than 1,000 civilian deaths were recorded between January and May.
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finance7 days ago
Ukraine Uses New Drones and Tactics to Slow Russian Advances
Ukrainian forces have increased strikes on Russian logistics targets 20 to 300 kilometers behind the front line. The changes coincide with a reported drop in Russian daily advances and a shift toward capturing more ground than losing for the first time since 2023.
jpost.comworld12 days ago
Hezbollah Uses Drones to Target Israeli Troops Near Lebanon Border
Hezbollah is deploying drones against Israeli soldiers to block a potential ground operation inside Lebanese territory. A senior Air Force officer described the tactic during recent operations.
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thehindu.comworld17 days ago
Commercial satellite images have improved Ukraine drone strike speed and precision
Images from commercial satellites operated by Colorado-based Vantor have increased the speed and precision of Ukraine's drone attacks over the past six months. The data show faster targeting cycles and higher strike accuracy against Russian positions.
yahoo.comworld18 days ago
Russia Reports Record Ukrainian Drone Interceptions in May as Both Sides Intensify Aerial Attacks
Russian officials reported 9,418 Ukrainian drones shot down in May, the highest monthly total on record. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin separately recorded 329 interceptions over the capital.
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The War Zoneworld19 days ago
Russian Forces Deploy Low-Cost Dazzle Paint to Counter AI Drones
Russian military logistics vehicles are being painted with high-contrast geometric patterns intended to disrupt machine-vision systems on Ukrainian drones. The measure follows earlier improvised defenses such as log armor and tire coverings on aircraft.
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Fox Newsworld21 days ago
Hezbollah Launches Nighttime Drone Attacks on Israel
Hezbollah has deployed small drones equipped with thermal sensors for nighttime operations against Israeli positions. The attacks have prompted an emergency security meeting and led troops to improvise netting defenses.
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Hezbollah Militants Increase Use of Explosive Drones Against Israeli Troops
Hezbollah has expanded its deployment of explosive drones equipped with night-vision gear and first-person viewers. The devices have caused casualties among Israeli ground forces.
deccanchronicle.comworld24 days ago
Israeli Military Reports Hamas Use of Fiber-Optic Drones in Gaza
A Southern Command officer stated that Hamas operates fiber-optic drones similar to those used by Hezbollah. The military noted that no complete interception solution exists despite ongoing efforts.
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ibtimes.compolitics30 days ago
Putin Orders Response After Ukrainian Drone Strike on Occupied Town
Russian President Vladimir Putin directed the defense ministry to prepare retaliation following a Ukrainian drone attack on a building in Starobilsk. Ukraine said the target was a headquarters of the Rubicon drone unit and rejected Russian descriptions of the site.
etftrends.comworld30 days ago
Ukraine Holds Drone Pilot Competition in Western Region
Pilots from 19 Ukrainian military units competed in the Wild Drones event near Truskavets. The annual contest awards equipment based on performance in simulated drone operations.
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nypost.comworld30 days ago
Drone Warfare Changes Ukraine Russia Battlefield Dynamics
Drone systems have become the primary weapon in the Russia Ukraine conflict. Ukraine has developed expertise that reduces its reliance on external military support.
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Fox Newspolitics31 days ago
Army Reduces Helicopter Funding and Expands Drone Procurement in Fiscal 2027 Budget
Army leaders announced Wednesday that the fiscal year 2027 budget request cuts funding for Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters while increasing spending on drones and low-cost systems. The changes follow battlefield observations from Ukraine and the Middle East.
france24.comworld31 days ago
Sudanese Forces Release Drone Strike Footage on Air Defense System
Sudanese forces released video showing a drone strike that destroyed a Turkish-made air defense system. The footage depicts an attack on equipment operated by one side in the ongoing conflict.
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theyeshivaworld.comworld35 days ago
Drone Attacks by Armed Groups Rise in Colombia
Drone strikes by armed groups in Colombia increased from one recorded attack in 2023 to 149 in 2025, according to ACLED data. The attacks have struck civilian areas including homes, schools and hospitals, with injuries now in the hundreds.
Ars Technicatechnology37 days ago
Russian Universities Offer Incentives for Students to Serve as Military Drone Pilots
Russian universities are offering free tuition, cash payments of up to $70,000 and other benefits to students who sign one-year contracts to serve as drone pilots in the military. The recruitment targets roughly 2 million male university students, including those with technical s…
france24.comworld37 days agoUpdated
Drones Strike UN Convoy Twice in Kherson
A United Nations convoy delivering humanitarian aid came under drone attack twice in Ukraine's Kherson region, an assault Kyiv attributed to Moscow. The strikes occurred during Russia's most intensive aerial campaign in two consecutive days, with nearly 1,600 drones launched agai…
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The Washington Postpolitics38 days ago
Ukrainian Boy Disables Russian Fiber-Optic Drone
A 12-year-old boy in northern Ukraine disabled a Russian fiber-optic drone after a soldier taught him how to do so. The incident occurred last month in Chernihiv as the boy was cutting a tree branch. Russia has increasingly used such drones against civilians in a campaign the Uni…
world38 days ago
CENTCOM Commander: Iran Retains 10 Percent of Drone and Missile Capability
Admiral Brad Cooper told Congress that U.S. strikes have left Iran with roughly 10 percent of its prior drone and missile capability and destroyed more than 90 percent of its naval mines. Cooper directly disputed media reports citing U.S. intelligence assessments that Iran retain…
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thehindu.comworld38 days ago
Russia Conducts Major Two-Day Aerial Assault on Ukraine Using Hundreds of Drones
Ukrainian officials said Russia carried out its largest aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its war in Ukraine. The assault pounded the capital Kyiv and other cities with hundreds of drones. @Reuters reported the details provided by Ukrainian officials.
France 24politics38 days ago
Russia Launches Large-Scale Drone Attack on Multiple Ukrainian Regions
Russia fired at least 800 drones across about 20 Ukrainian regions on May 13 in one of the longest attacks of the war, officials said. The daytime barrage struck population centers far from the front lines, killing at least six people and wounding dozens including children.
israelnationalnews.comworld39 days ago
Explosive Drone Strikes Rosh Hanikra in Northern Israel, Injuring Three
Two civilians were seriously injured and one was lightly injured when an explosive drone hit a parking lot in Rosh Hanikra on Thursday. The IDF stated that Hezbollah launched the drone, describing the strike as a violation of the ceasefire between Israel and the group. The incide…
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nbcnews.compolitics39 days ago
Ukraine Reports Russian Losses Exceed Monthly Replacements in April
Russian forces suffered more than 35,000 personnel killed or seriously wounded in April according to Ukrainian reporting. Ukraine's drone operations have increased strikes on Russian air defense systems while interceptor drones achieve success rates of up to 95 percent against Sh…
The War Zoneworld38 days ago
Israel Opens Factory to Mass Produce FPV Drones for Military
The Israeli military is establishing an in-house factory to produce thousands of first-person view suicide drones each month. The move addresses increasing Hezbollah FPV drone attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon that have caused casualties and equipment damage. Producti…
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politics39 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Pilots Train NATO Forces in Sweden
Ukrainian drone pilots conducted a training exercise with NATO forces in Sweden. During a mock attack, the pilots demonstrated that NATO troops would have been eliminated if the simulated strike had been real. The exercise highlighted differences in drone warfare tactics between…
gamereactor.euworld39 days ago
IDF to Complete Counter-Drone Technology Tests on Wednesday
The IDF, Defense Ministry and defense contractors will finish a series of capability tests on Wednesday to address fiber-optic and racer drones. Efforts to develop solutions are continuing around the clock ahead of a presentation to the defense minister. The tests come as officia…
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Washington Examinerpolitics39 days ago
Finnish Company Sensofusion Develops Containerized System to Mass-Produce Interceptor Drones
Sensofusion's container-sized Tactical Drone Factory allows three personnel to produce 50 interceptor drones per day using 3D printers and proprietary software. The system, which ships by the end of Q2, includes materials for 2,000 drones and an AI client for resupply. It respond…
Nbc Newsworld40 days ago
Russian Universities Recruit Students for New Drone Force with Salary and Education Benefits
Russian universities are promoting contracts with the newly formed drone forces offering high salaries, academic leave and free tuition upon return. Rights groups have raised concerns that recruits could face combat risks despite assurances of no front-line duty. The recruitment…
citizen.co.zaworld40 days ago
UN Reports At Least 880 Civilian Deaths From Drone Strikes in Sudan, January–April 2026
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that armed drones caused more than 80 percent of civilian deaths in the conflict during the period. Fresh attacks continued this week, including strikes in El Geneina and artillery shelling that kille…
The Independentpolitics40 days ago
NATO Exercise Tests Response to Sabotage Threat Against Sweden
A Swedish-led NATO war game this week simulated an attack on the island of Gotland involving troop buildups, power outages and food shortages. Ukraine sent drone pilots to advise on tactics while U.S. forces also participated. The exercise occurred as European nations assess pote…
redir.folha.com.brworld40 days ago
Air Force Tests Laser-Guided APKWS Missile From MQ-9 Drone Against Aerial Targets
General Atomics announced the demonstration on May 11, 2026, as the U.S. military seeks cheaper ways to counter Iranian Shahed drones that have destroyed nearly 40 American aircraft since February. An APKWS missile costs between $25,000 and $40,000, far less than the million-doll…
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IDF to establish factory producing FPV drones with haredi recruits
The Israel Defense Forces is setting up a facility to manufacture first-person view drones using ultra-Orthodox Jewish recruits. The move follows increased attacks by Hezbollah using similar drones in southern Lebanon. The factory is expected to assemble thousands of the drones w…
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Al Jazeerascience41 days ago
Food Supply Shortages Reported Among Ukrainian and Russian Soldiers on Front Lines
Photos and accounts of emaciated soldiers emerged in late April describing up to 17 days without food deliveries and months without rotation on the eastern front. Ukrainian and Russian forces have both faced difficulties supplying isolated positions as drone use has made traditio…
Defense Newsworld42 days ago
Latvia Defense Minister Resigns After Ukrainian Drone Strikes Fuel Depot
Latvia’s defense minister resigned after two Ukrainian drones entered the country from Russian airspace and struck an empty fuel depot on May 7. A Ukrainian official attributed the misdirection to Russian electronic warfare. The incident is part of a series of similar events invo…
rediff.comai42 days ago
Ukrainian Forces Report AI-Assisted Drone Strikes in Russian-Occupied Mariupol
A Ukrainian military unit said it conducted drone strikes deep inside Russian-occupied Mariupol, targeting locations up to 160 kilometers behind the front line. The unit described the operation as a symbolic return to the city. The strikes were carried out with artificial intelli…
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dnaindia.comfinance42 days ago
Ukrainian Drones Target Oil Facilities in Russia's Leningrad Oblast
Russia's Leningrad Oblast governor declared the region a frontline area on April 15 after 243 Ukrainian drones were shot down there from January through March. Oil export terminals, refineries and other hydrocarbon infrastructure near St. Petersburg have been struck in an expansi…
citizen.co.zaworld44 days ago
Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers in Ukraine War, New Estimate Finds
An analysis by two exiled Russian media outlets estimates that 352,000 Russian soldiers died in the war against Ukraine through the end of 2025. The figure comes from a database of confirmed deaths and Russian probate records. The total raises the prospect that about half a milli…
jns.orgpolitics44 days ago
Israeli Military Lacks Defenses Against Hezbollah Fiber-Optic Drones
Several soldiers were wounded by Hezbollah attack drones over the past week. The Israeli military has not yet deployed available countermeasures against fiber-optic-guided drones that cannot be jammed electronically. The defense establishment identified solutions two years ago bu…
Semaforpolitics44 days agoUpdated
Russia Holds Victory Day Parade
Russian officials will hold a reduced Victory Day commemoration on May 9 with no tanks, missiles or rehearsals, the first such scaling back in nearly 20 years. The decision follows intensified Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory and heightened fears of attacks during lar…
pravdareport.comtechnology50 days ago
Fiber-Optic Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills Israeli Soldier, Injures Others
Hezbollah deployed a fiber-optic quadcopter drone to strike an Israeli tank, killing 19-year-old Sgt. Idan Fooks and injuring others, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The drone, immune to jamming, navigated bombed-out areas before impact. Israeli officials estimate Hezboll…
thehindu.comworld49 days ago
Drones Used in Combat and Civilian Evacuations in Ukraine's Odesa Region
Drone technology is transforming frontlines and killing zones in Ukraine's ongoing conflict. Unmanned systems are also being used for rescue operations, including the evacuation of a 77-year-old woman in the Odesa region. Defence analyst Olena Krizhanivska discussed these develop…
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tass.comfinance56 days ago
Ukraine's Military Chief Reports Russia Facing Shortage of Air Defense Missiles for Drones
Ukraine's commander in chief stated that Russia is experiencing a shortage of missiles to counter Ukrainian drones. This assessment follows recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure. The statement highlights ongoing challenges in air defense capabilities amid the conflic…
asiaone.comworld57 days ago
Reports: Ukraine Conducts Large-Scale Drone Strike on Western Russia
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on western Russia on the night of April 25, 2026. Russian channels reported hundreds of drones involved in the strike. The event was described with reports of intense aerial activity.
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france24.comworld60 days ago
Fire Reported at Russian Oil Pumping Station in Kstovo After Drone Strike
Ukrainian attack drones targeted a Russian oil pipeline pumping station in Kstovo overnight, setting it ablaze. The facility, known as the Gorky oil pumping station, maintains pressure on Transneft's Surgut oil pipeline. This pipeline connects Siberian oil fields to customers far…
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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…
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