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Japan scrambles warplanes as Chinese drones circle disputed islands
Japan was forced to scramble warplanes on Sunday after it detected a suspected Chinese drone near its southern island of Yonaguni amid rising tensions between the two countries. Chinese coast guard vessels also spent several hours in Japanese…
The drone war is moving too fast for old-school defense tech development, CEO warns
Drones — and ways to defeat them — are evolving far too quickly for traditional weapons development cycles, a company making counter-drone systems said. Matt McCrann, CEO of DroneShield's US arm, told Business Insider that 'there's…
Russian drones damage Suspilne newsroom building in Ukraine's Dnipro, broadcaster says
DNIPRO, Ukraine (Reuters) -Russian drones damaged a building housing the Dnipro newsroom of public broadcaster Suspilne and Ukrainian Radio Dnipro in a major overnight attack on the city, Suspilne said early on Tuesday. Vladyslav Haivanenko, the…
Archer Aviation to supply electric powertrain to Anduril, EDGE for Omen drone
(Reuters) -Archer Aviation said on Monday it will supply its electric powertrain for the Omen autonomous air vehicle, being co-developed by U.S. defense technology firm Anduril Industries and UAE-based EDGE group. The agreement marks Archer's first…
Could 5G unlock a new era of smarter, faster robotics and drones in Malaysia?
As a child, Dr Phang Swee King spent hours tinkering with his toys, interested in taking apart small gadgets just to see what's inside. Over time, his curiosity grew into an interest in robotics. There was no such course during his time in…
Is Our Favorite Drone Brand About to Vanish? Inside DJI's Fight for Survival as US Agencies Pass the Buck
DJI is about to get the Huawei-ZTE treatment from the FCC. Starting on Dec. 23, its drones and cameras are set to be added to the agency's Covered List, which will prohibit their sale in the US. The only thing that can save the brand is a legally…
Would an EU 'drone wall' stop Russian airspace incursions?
Violations of national airspace by drones are on the rise in Europe. When European leaders discussed these events at a meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, in October 2025, they responded by announcing plans for a defensive “drone wall.”…
'A drone's world is noisy': Analysing the quiet moments before drone failure
This SETU researcher traces the fine line between order and error in drone systems. Iftikhar Umrani sees the rise in public engagement in science over the last few years as “both a gift and a responsibility”. “Today, when I…
Turkish LPG Tanker Ablaze After Russian Drone Strike On Ukrainian Port
Another Russian overnight massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine has had some serious spillover effects, as the Turkish flagged LPG tanker 'Orinda' carrying thousands of metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas was reportedly struck at the port…
Russia bets big on drones - and sets a new standard for modern armies
Drones have done more than reshape the battlefield – they've rewritten the rules of modern warfare. That's why Russia's decision to create a dedicated service branch for the unmanned systems is an overdue move that reflects what today's…
Europe 'Not Ready' for Drone Warfare: Kubilius Warns at Defending Baltics 2025
Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, opened the Defending Baltics 2025 conference in Vilnius with a direct message. He said Europe is not ready for the level of drone warfare Russia is preparing for. His remarks…
Russian drones damage Suspilne newsroom building in Ukraine's Dnipro, broadcaster says
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Nov 18, 2025, 04:08 PM DNIPRO, Ukraine - Russian drones damaged a building housing the Dnipro newsroom of public broadcaster Suspilne and Ukrainian Radio Dnipro in a major…
NASA, Industry Weave Data Fabric with Artificial Intelligence
One of the biggest goals for companies in the field of artificial intelligence is developing “agentic” or autonomous systems. These metaphorical agents can perform tasks without a guiding human hand. This parallels the goals of the…
The U.S. Army Wants To Buy One Million Drones In The Next Three Years (And Keep It Going)
Ukraine makes about 4 million drones a year to fight the Russians, and Russia makes about 4 million drones a year to fight the Ukrainians. China, the world leader in drone production, could likely match them both combined. Meanwhile, the most…
Oil slips as loadings resume at Russian hub; markets weigh sanctions impact
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell nearly 1% on Tuesday as supply concerns eased with the resumption of loadings at a Russian export hub, which was briefly halted by a Ukrainian drone and missile strike, as traders continued to assess the impact of Western…
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