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finance4 days ago
U.S. Military Tests Counter-Drone Systems Along Southern Border
U.S. Northern Command is using the southern border as a test site for counter-drone equipment. Troops deployed there encounter cartel-operated drones during patrols. Senior commanders described the border as a live environment for evaluating new systems.
rferl.orgworld44 days ago
Ukrainian Volunteers Convert Skydiving Plane Into Drone Hunter
The New York Times released video showing Ukrainian volunteers who modified an old skydiving plane to detect and intercept drones. The adaptation reflects efforts to develop low-cost air defense tools using existing civilian aircraft. The project highlights improvisation in respo…
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Defense Newsworld55 days ago
U.S. Navy Tests Laser Weapon on Aircraft Carrier, Neutralizing 17 Drones
The USS George H.W. Bush used a high-energy laser to neutralize multiple drones during a live-fire test in October 2025. Photos of the system were released on April 20, 2026. The test advances modular laser capabilities for naval defense.