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forbes.comTurkish Startup Develops Spray-On Radar-Absorbing Coating for Drones
A Turkish defense research firm says it has created a spray-on coating that reduces drone radar signatures by up to 43.2 dB. The material uses volcanic basalt and pumice and has been tested at Pamukkale University.
indiatoday.intoday.inUnusual Machines Stock Rises After Reports on Pentagon Drone Financing
Unusual Machines shares increased Thursday following reports that the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital is considering debt and equity financing for U.S. drone manufacturers. The company also highlighted a partner's progress in a Pentagon-linked program.
ForbesRussia's Yolka Interceptor Shows Limited Use Against Ukrainian Drones
The Yolka is a lightweight kinetic-kill drone interceptor developed by Russia. It has been deployed in small numbers since 2025 but faces constraints from its design and production volume.
Defense NewsIndia Completes Final Trials of Drone-Launched Precision Missile
India finished developmental trials of a new precision guided missile that can be launched from drones against ground and aerial targets. The Defense Ministry said the weapon was developed through collaboration between government and private firms.
Israeli military uses fishing nets to counter drones at bases
The Israel Defense Forces have begun hanging fishing nets in front of military bases and armored vehicles. The nets are intended to entangle incoming drones. The measure was developed after officials asked local fishermen for the equipment.
Washington ExaminerCuba Acquired Over 300 Attack Drones From Iran and Russia Since 2023
Cuba has obtained more than 300 attack drones from Iran and Russia since 2023. The systems give limited asymmetric capability but do not close the military gap with the United States. Migration, narcotics, and espionage concerns have prompted recent U.S. naval deployments.
theaviationist.comU.S. Air Force Sending Turbocharged ULTRA Drones to Middle East
The U.S. Air Force will deploy new ULTRA surveillance drones to the Middle East. The glider-like aircraft are intended to provide persistent surveillance.
pravdareport.comUkrainian Drones Strike Russian Supply Vehicles in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk
Ukrainian mid-range strike drones hit multiple Russian military logistics vehicles on supply routes behind the front lines in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk Oblasts. Video compilations show repeated strikes on trucks and equipment moving materiel to Russian positions.
conservativehome.comUkrainian drones strike Russian supply vehicles on M14 highway
Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes on Russian logistics vehicles along the M14 highway. The attacks targeted rear-area supply routes behind the front lines.
zerohedge.comReport Says Iran Destroyed About 20 Percent of U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Fleet
Bloomberg reported that Iran has destroyed roughly 20 percent of the U.S. pre-war MQ-9 Reaper inventory, valued at about $1 billion. The losses occurred both in flight and on the ground during strikes on U.S. bases in the Gulf.
pravdareport.comRussia Reports Drone Strike on Occupied Town Dormitory
Russian authorities said a Ukrainian drone attack killed 16 people and injured 42 others in a student dormitory in Starobilsk. Ukraine stated it targeted a Russian drone unit headquarters in the same town.
Ukraine Allows Private Companies to Form Air Defense Units
Ukraine has launched a program that permits private companies to participate in air defense operations against Russian drones. Twenty-seven companies have joined, and two units are already conducting combat missions in the Kharkiv and Odesa regions.
EuronewsSwitzerland Increases Defense Spending and Drone Capabilities
Switzerland plans to raise defense spending to 1% of GDP by 2032 and expand drone programs. Officials cited threats from drones, missiles and cyberattacks as reasons for the changes.
Washington ExaminerCuba Expands Military Cooperation With Iran and Russia
Cuba has acquired more than 300 attack drones from Iran and Russia since 2023. The systems are dispersed across military sites with Iranian advisers assisting operations.
soranews24.comTaiwanese Firm Expands Production of One-Way Attack Drones
A Taichung-based manufacturer is scaling output of domestically produced one-way attack drones modeled on Iran's Shahed design. The Central News Agency reported rising orders from Japan, India, and Southeast Asian countries.
asiaone.comUkraine Conducts Drone Strikes on Moscow and Targets Russian Logistics
Ukrainian drones struck targets near Moscow last weekend, including an oil refinery. Ukrainian forces have increased mid-range and long-range drone operations against Russian positions and infrastructure.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukShield AI Selected to Integrate Autonomy Software on LUCAS Drone Program
Shield AI will integrate its Hivemind software onto the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System, a program for low-cost one-way attack drones. The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering selected the company for the work.
denverpost.comShield AI Wins Pentagon Contract to Add Autonomy Software to LUCAS Drones
Shield AI received a Pentagon contract to integrate its Hivemind software on LUCAS drones. The company plans to demonstrate swarm coordination later this year.
NewsweekUkraine Launches Drone Strikes Near Moscow Using Domestic Weapons
Ukrainian forces conducted drone attacks on targets near Moscow on May 16-17. The strikes used three types of locally produced long-range drones. Russian officials reported interceptions and temporary airport closures.
France 24Ukraine Uses Mid- and Long-Range Drones to Strike Targets Inside Russia
Ukraine has deployed hundreds of mid- and long-range drones against multiple Russian regions over the weekend. Ukrainian officials stated the strikes are limiting Russian operational capacities.
ibtimes.co.ukUkrainian Drones Target Russia in Overnight Operation
Russian channels reported hundreds of Ukrainian drones launched toward Russia on the night of May 17. The operation follows a pattern of similar cross-border strikes reported in recent weeks.
ibtimes.co.ukU.S. Soldiers Train to Identify Drones by Sound in Lithuania Exercise
U.S. soldiers practiced recognizing drones by sound during a May 2026 exercise in Lithuania. The training drew from Ukrainian battlefield experience with low-cost unmanned aerial systems.
Breaking DefensePentagon Selects Five Companies for Drone Lethality Challenge
The Department of Defense named five companies as winners of a Lethality Prize Challenge under its Drone Dominance initiative. The selections target payloads for small drones weighing 20 pounds or less.
interestingengineering.comIsraeli Start-Up Kela Selected as Winner in U.S. Drone Lethality Challenge
Kela Technology was named one of five winners in the Defense Innovation Unit’s Lethality Challenge. The program tests small lethal drones for cost, scale, and performance under military scenarios.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCuba Discusses Using Russian and Iranian Drones Against U.S. Assets
Cuba has discussed using some of its 300 Russian and Iranian drones to strike U.S. assets in the Caribbean or Key West. An unnamed official described the proximity of the drones as concerning.
khaama.comIsrael and Lebanon extend ceasefire as Hezbollah launches drones
The U.S. State Department announced on May 16, 2026, an extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah has continued drone strikes on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon since the truce began on April 17.
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france24.comNetanyahu Says IDF Thwarted Thousands of Drone Attacks Over Six Years
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet that the IDF has countered hundreds or thousands of drone and UAV attempts over the past six years. He also announced a new team to address Hezbollah FPV drones and said Israel is close to eliminating those who planned the Octobe…
morningstaronline.co.ukU.S. Intelligence Reports Cuba Acquired 300 Drones From Russia and Iran
U.S. intelligence indicates Cuba has obtained 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023. Cuban officials have discussed potential use against U.S. targets including Guantanamo Bay and Key West.
jpost.comHezbollah Increases Use of Fibre-Optic FPV Drones Against Israeli Targets
BBC Verify has geolocated 35 videos shared by Hezbollah since 26 March showing strikes by small first-person view drones on Israeli soldiers, armoured vehicles and air defence systems in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The drones use fibre-optic cables to evade electronic c…
Breaking DefenseUK Ministry of Defence Selects Four Firms to Develop Drone Wingmen for Apache Helicopters
The UK has chosen BAE Systems, Anduril UK, Tekever and Thales to develop uncrewed aircraft capable of operating alongside British Army Apache attack helicopters. The £10 million ($13.4 million) concept demonstrator effort follows a strategic defense review that called for greater…
news18.comU.S. Army Seeks $994 Million for Small Counter-Drone Systems in Fiscal 2027 Request
The Army's fiscal 2027 budget proposal nearly doubles small cUAS procurement funding from the prior year, emphasizing a systems-of-systems approach that ranges from individual soldier protection to base defense. All $994 million would come from discretionary spending as the servi…
india.comRussia Conducts Largest Aerial Operation of Ukraine War, Deploying ~1,600 Drones and 56 Missiles
Russia conducted its biggest aerial assault of the conflict on May 13 and into the following night, deploying nearly 1,600 drones and 56 missiles against Ukrainian targets. @CBSNews reported the scale of the attack exceeded all previous strikes since the war began. Ukrainian auth…
slashgear.comUkrainian Drone Firms Place High in Pentagon Contest Amid U.S. Export-Control Concerns
A joint Ukrainian-British team took first place in the initial round of the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance program, which is set to reach $54 billion under the White House’s 2027 budget plan. Swarmer, an AI drone software firm, saw its shares surge 700 percent on its first trading da…
EngadgetFCC Extends Software Update Waiver for Existing Covered Routers and Drones to 2029
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday lengthened its waiver allowing foreign-made routers and drones on the Covered List to receive software and firmware updates until January 1, 2029. The agency also expanded the waiver to Class II permissive changes and signaled it ma…
EngadgetFCC Extends Software Updates for Banned Drones and Routers Until 2029
The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice allowing software and firmware updates for banned foreign-made drones and routers until January 1, 2029. The extension adds about two years to the previous cutoff date of March 2027 for routers. Officials cited special circums…
inc42.comIndian Company Airbound Unveils Autonomous Hybrid Drone
Airbound has introduced an autonomous drone that combines vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with fixed-wing flight. The aircraft weighs less than a bag of sugar, is constructed from carbon fibre, and has a range of up to 40 kilometres on a single charge. The company repor…
BBC NewsGreek Military Examining Unmanned Naval Drone Discovered by Fishermen Near Lefkada
Local fishermen discovered the drone in a cave on the Ionian Sea island on Thursday. The vessel was towed to port as the Greek defence ministry oversees an investigation into its origin and purpose. Greek media reported it carried explosives with its engine still running.
Rest of WorldTaiwanese Drone Maker Thunder Tiger Wins U.S. Military Approval for China-Free Supply Chain
Thunder Tiger, based near Taichung Airport on Taiwan’s western coast, became the first Asian firm to win U.S. clearance for China-free drones in September 2025. General manager Gene Su highlighted cost asymmetries observed in Ukraine and Iran as the company produces low-cost AI-e…
jpost.comExplosions Reported in Iranian Ports of Qeshm and Bandar Abbas
Iranian state media reported sounds of explosions in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas on May 7, 2026, attributing them to air defense systems intercepting small drones. Multiple outlets cited local sources saying defenses countered several drones in the incidents. One outlet noted unverifi…
america.cgtn.comRussian Drone Fragments Land in Romania Amid Ukraine Conflict
Fragments from a Russian drone downed over Ukraine crashed into a residential area in Romania last month, near the Danube River. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights ongoing drone incursions into NATO territory. NATO and the European Union are planning a coordin…
АрміяInform / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Turkish Firm Sells 100,000 FPV Drones, Helicopters, and Other UAVs to Unnamed Buyer
A Turkish firm has agreed to sell 100,000 FPV kamikaze drones along with several other unmanned systems to an unnamed buyer. The deal includes ALPIN unmanned helicopters, DUMRUL mini UAVs, DELİ tactical drones, and KORGAN ground units. The transaction was reported by @MarioNawfal…
france24.comDrones Target Airport in Sudan's Capital, Ending Months of Relative Calm
Drones struck the airport in Sudan's capital, disrupting a period of relative calm that had lasted for months. The attack marked a resumption of hostilities in the area. Reports of the incident emerged on social media.
bbc.co.ukUnusual Machines Enters $15 Million Drone Supply Deal
Unusual Machines, Inc. signed a two-year supply agreement with Red Cat Holdings for drone components. The deal secures parts for production and requires future financial disclosures.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukArmy Launches Eerie Company with FPV Drones in Germany Exercises
Soldiers from the newly formed Eerie Company tested first-person-view drone systems for reconnaissance during training at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany. The deployment introduces advanced drone tactics to U.S. and allied forces, expanding operatio…
jpost.comUkrainian Sky Map Anti-Drone System Deployed in Gulf Region
Gulf states and U.S. partners have adopted Ukrainian anti-drone technology to counter Iranian drone attacks. The Sky Map system uses acoustic sensors and interceptors to detect and neutralize threats. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed defense agreements with several…
Defense NewsDutch Startup Intelic Launches European Military Drone Marketplace BASE
Dutch defense-technology startup Intelic has established a marketplace called BASE for military drones, uniting manufacturers from nine European countries. The platform enables defense ministries to compare and procure interoperable unmanned systems via Intelic's Nexus software.…
Peter Bakema / Wikimedia (GFDL 1.2)U.S. Air Force Agrees to Purchase Interceptor Drones from Firm Backed by President's Sons
The U.S. Air Force has agreed to buy an undisclosed number of interceptor drones from a company backed by the president's sons, according to the firm. This agreement expands the military's connections with defense contractors associated with the first family. The deal was reporte…
interestingengineering.comUkraine Uses Interceptor Drones to Counter Russian Shahed Attacks
Ukrainian soldiers are deploying interceptor drones to combat Iranian-designed Shahed drones launched by Russia. Crews monitor and intercept these threats in efforts to protect valuable infrastructure. The strategy involves multiple teams across the country.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSouth Korea and Latvia Agree to Expand Defense Cooperation in Drones and Anti-Drone Systems
South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with Latvian parliament speaker Daiga Mierina in Seoul on April 29, 2026. The two sides agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in defense industries, focusing on drones and anti-drone systems. They also committed to enhancing strategic…
U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency / Wikimedia (Public domain)Iran Supplies Drones to Russia Amid Assistance on Nuclear Infrastructure
Iran has provided Russia with drones intended for use in the ongoing war in Ukraine. In return, Russia is assisting with the expansion of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. This exchange was reported by South China Morning Post.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDrone Vendors Target Southeast Asian Markets at Kuala Lumpur Defence Exhibition
Vendors from around the world gathered at the Defence Services Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur last week to pursue deals amid growing interest in unmanned aerial vehicles from Southeast Asia's defence ministries. A UAE-based firm showcased its high-performance helicopter drone, h…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUkrainian Action Film 'Killhouse' Released, Inspired by Real Drone Rescue During Ongoing Conflict
The action thriller Killhouse, directed by Liubomyr Levytskyi, premiered in Kyiv this week, drawing on a true account of civilians saved by Ukrainian drone operators amid the ongoing war. The film features cameos from notable figures and incorporates real combat drone footage. Ma…
rt.comInterceptor Drones Gain Prominence in Ukraine Conflict
Interceptor drones are emerging as a cost-effective defense against attack drones in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian companies are developing models priced between $1,000 and $3,000, offering an alternative to more expensive missile systems. Production capabilities coul…
pandaily.comInsta360 Partners with Splatica to Enable 3D Recreations from 360-Degree Cameras
Insta360 has partnered with UK startup Splatica to allow creators to generate photorealistic 3D digital recreations using Gaussian splatting technology. Users can process 360-degree videos into explorable 3D worlds via a subscription service. The collaboration includes Project Et…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReports: Ukraine Conducts Drone and Missile Operation Targeting Crimea and Western Russia
Ukraine initiated a significant drone and missile assault on Crimea and Russia on the night of April 25, 2026. Hundreds of one-way attack drones and cruise missiles were reported airborne over Western Russia. The attack was documented by defense intelligence sources.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussian Tank Hit Three Times by FPV Drones but Continues Operating in Ukraine Conflict
A Russian tank endured three direct strikes from FPV drones and remained operational during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The incident highlights the resilience of certain military hardware against drone attacks. @MarioNawfal reported the event without additional attributi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFrench Authorities Use Thermal Drones to Enforce Mandatory Cattle Vaccinations
French authorities are using thermal imaging drones to find cattle hidden by farmers opposing mandatory vaccinations. Once located, police and vaccination teams access the farms to administer the vaccines. The actions address non-compliance with vaccination requirements, as repor…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHezbollah Releases Footage of Drone Strike on Israeli Tank in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah released video footage showing a low-cost drone destroying an Israeli tank. The incident occurred on March 24 in Al-Bayadah, southern Lebanon. The drone was reported to cost a few hundred dollars.
Support Forces of Ukraine Command / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)U.S. Deploys Ukrainian-Made Counter-Drone System at Saudi Air Base Following Iranian Attack
The U.S. military has deployed Ukrainian counter-drone systems, including Sky Map and interceptor drones, to Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia following an Iranian drone attack last month. Reuters confirmed the deployment on April 22, 2026. Ukrainian experts trained U.S. per…
news18.comReports of Explosions Across Iran and Possible Drone Activity Over Eastern Tehran
Reports emerged of drone interceptions above eastern Tehran, though later updates suggested it was likely an Iranian helicopter patrolling. These claims coincided with sounds of explosions across Iran. Details remain unconfirmed amid initial fears of an ongoing incident.