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newsweek.com - Ryan Chan - US tests new MQ-9 Reaper drone operations near China
US tests new MQ-9 Reaper drone operations near China
Newsweek

The United States has tested a new way to expand its military drone operations in the western Pacific, as an MQ-9 Reaper launched and landed without a runway at Kadena Air Base in Japan, a front-line American air power hub near China and Taiwan.

techxplore.com - University of Colorado Denver - Robotics, AI, drones, and data analytics are shaping the future of the construction industry
Robotics, AI, drones, and data analytics are shaping the future of the construction industry
Tech Xplore

Atlas, CU Denver's robotic dog, trotted in a crawlspace of the Anythink Nature Library construction site in Thornton last month, lights blinking as it maneuvered through tight, dark passageways. Back at the entrance, university engineering…

space.com - Chris McMullen - These are the best early Black Friday drone deals we can find
These are the best early Black Friday drone deals we can find
Space

Whether you're taking to the skies for the first time or just looking to upgrade, the Black Friday sales are the perfect time to pick up a drone. You can save tens and even hundreds of dollars on drones from DJI, Potensic and other reputable drone…

thestar.com.my - NATO scrambles jets after deepest drone breach yet into Romania
NATO scrambles jets after deepest drone breach yet into Romania
The Star Online

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romanian and German NATO fighter jets were scrambled on Tuesday near Romania's border with Ukraine to respond to a drone incursion that penetrated deeper than ever into Romanian airspace, in what Bucharest called a Russian…

space.com - Chris McMullen - Save $60 on this easy-to-use but powerful DJI Mini 4K drone
Save $60 on this easy-to-use but powerful DJI Mini 4K drone
Space

As camera drones go you're spoilt for choice, but this DJI Mini 4K hits the sweet spot between affordability and functionality, so much so that we awarded it a massive five stars in our review. Now, thanks to Amazon's Black Friday sale, you can…

thestar.com.my - Russian drones trigger fires in Kyiv apartment buildings, officials say
Russian drones trigger fires in Kyiv apartment buildings, officials say
The Star Online

World (Reuters) -Russian drones swarmed the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Tuesday, striking and triggering fires in at least two residential buildings, officials said. Officials said four people were injured. Air defence units were in action…

businessinsider.com - Sinéad Baker - Ukraine's special ops forces say they just scored a battlefield first: taking out a Russian helicopter with a 'deep strike' drone
Ukraine's special ops forces say they just scored a battlefield first: taking out a Russian helicopter with a 'deep strike' drone
Business Insider

Ukraine's special operators said Saturday they took down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter with a long-range 'deep strike' drone for the first time. The update didn't say where it happened, but it stressed the significance. They described the move as…

rt.com - RT - Czech raid exposes Ukraine-linked drone deal corruption
Czech raid exposes Ukraine-linked drone deal corruption
RT International

Reactive Drone, a company registered in the Czech Republic, is under investigation following a raid after selling drones to the Ukrainian army at prices up to 20 times above market value, Prague International Radio (PIR) reported on Monday, citing…

axios.com - Joann Muller - State Department to fund expansion of Zipline drone deliveries in Africa
State Department to fund expansion of Zipline drone deliveries in Africa
Axios

Zipline says it will receive up to $150 million from the U.S. State Department to expand drone deliveries of blood, vaccines and other medical supplies in five African countries. Why it matters: The contract represents an early example of the Trump…

dronelife.com - Miriam McNabb - Osage Nation Invests in the Future: Drone Technology at Skyway Range
Osage Nation Invests in the Future: Drone Technology at Skyway Range
DRONELIFE

Osage LLC welcomed members of the Osage Nation Congress to Skyway Range for a tour and briefing that highlighted a major investment in the future of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The visit offered leaders a close look at long-term plans to grow…

rferl.org - RFE/RL's Romanian Service - Romanian Mayor Says His Village Now 'Part Of The War' Amid Russian Drone Incursions
Romanian Mayor Says His Village Now 'Part Of The War' Amid Russian Drone Incursions
RFE/RL

German and Romanian fighter jets scrambled on November 25 to track the latest in a series of drone incursions into Romania's airspace as Russia continues to attack targets just across the Danube River in neighboring Ukraine. Two drones entered the…

straitstimes.com - NATO scrambles jets after deepest drone breach yet into Romania
NATO scrambles jets after deepest drone breach yet into Romania
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Nov 25, 2025, 07:58 PM BUCHAREST - Romanian and German NATO fighter jets were scrambled on Tuesday near Romania's border with Ukraine to respond to a drone incursion that…

techradar.com - Darren Allan - New DragonFire laser shoots down high-speed drones and can hit a coin from a kilometer away - it's heading to a UK Navy ship near you
New DragonFire laser shoots down high-speed drones and can hit a coin from a kilometer away - it's heading to a UK Navy ship near you
TechRadar

DragonFire laser defense system has just been tested It can shoot down drones moving at 400mph with incredible accuracy With a contract signed for $415 million (£316 million), it'll be on board a UK destroyer in 2027, with a rapidly…

abcnews.go.com -  SAM McNEIL Associated Press - The European Union proposes deepening defense industry ties with Ukraine
The European Union proposes deepening defense industry ties with Ukraine
ABC News

BRUSSELS -- The European Union's defense chief on Tuesday proposed deeper integration of the bloc's defense industry with Ukraine as a U.S. peace plan remains in flux and Russia's unconventional warfare operations rattle the 27-nation bloc. EU…

gcaptain.com - Mike Schuler - UK Fast-Tracks Naval Laser Weapon After Successful High-Speed Drone Trials
UK Fast-Tracks Naval Laser Weapon After Successful High-Speed Drone Trials
gCaptain

The United Kingdom has awarded a £316 million (US $414 million) contract to defense contractor MBDA UK to develop and deploy DragonFire, the Royal Navy's first operational laser weapon system, following successful trials that saw the…

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