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New NATO naval drones are being put to the test in the Baltic Sea.The uncrewed surface vehicles are part of the alliance’s efforts to deter aggression and sabotage.The new Task Force X is reminiscent of the US Navy’s Task Force 59 efforts.The NATO alliance has been testing new Task Force…
Ukrainian companies are increasing the production of fiber-optic drones.The drones can’t be jammed with traditional electronic warfare, making them a huge threat in combat.BI spoke with several people involved in the effort to scale up production to keep pace with Russia.Drones radically changed the Ukraine war. Soldiers then learned to…
Ukraine says it will give its armed forces an additional $60 million a month to procure new drones.The funds will be distributed among combat units, the Ukrainian defense ministry said.The move is designed to allow brigades to purchase the equipment they need directly.Ukraine’s defense ministry has announced that its armed…
Ukraine carried out what it said was its “largest attack” against Russian military facilities.The operation early on Tuesday targeted military and energy sites across Russia.It marks Ukraine’s latest effort to degrade the Kremlin’s war machine.Ukraine said its forces carried out what it described as their “largest attack” of the war…
The war in Ukraine has given rise to explosive-packed drones modified with fiber-optic cables.These drones are dangerous, as they can’t be jammed with electronic warfare and are harder to detect.But one Ukrainian company is developing a solution so front-line soldiers can find the drones.Russian forces are using explosive-packed drones connected…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it is considering new rules that would impose restrictions on Chinese drones that would restrict or ban them in the United States citing national security concerns. The department said it was seeking public comments by March 4…
Drones have seen a variety of functions in the Ukraine war on both sides.Reconnaissance drones gather information, while one-way attack systems strike tanks and troops.The drone war in Ukraine has implications for the US and other militaries looking at the future of war.In the Ukraine war, drones are causing all…
Wing and DoorDash launched drone deliveries from malls in Dallas-Fort Worth this week.The launch came as drone sightings have been reported around the US, including in Texas.Wing said its drones operate during the day and have been in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2021.Wing and DoorDash launched drone deliveries from…
North Korean troops don’t realize drones are dangerous and are sitting ducks, Ukraine troops said.They have engaged in combat against Ukrainian troops in Kursk, per US and Ukraine officials.A couple hundred were killed or wounded in combat in the Kursk region, a US official said.Ukrainian officials and soldiers told The…
Mysterious drones, first seen in New Jersey and now around the US, have everyone talking.We’re probably not all about to get sucked up by a spaceship — but it’s fun to wonder!The mystery is bringing people together from across the political spectrum in a true online moment.Lots of people have…
