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Downing Street to display major drone in reminder of Ukrainian's 'bravery
A state-of-the-art interceptor drone will be displayed in Downing Street as a reminder of the Ukrainian people's “bravery and courage”. Keir Starmer received the defensive drone, which will be deployed to the front line in Ukraine, as…
Laser shoots down drone in Navy test showing the future of war
Britain's ground-breaking DragonFire laser has shot down high-speed drones in a major boost for the nation's defence. In new trials at the MOD's Hebrides range, the laser shot down drones that can fly up to 650km/h - twice the top speed of a…
This Khosla-based startup can track drones, trucks, and robotaxis, inch by inch
For San Francisco-based startup Point One Navigation, the value of ‘location, location, location' extends well beyond real estate. And investors seem to agree. Point One Navigation, a startup that has developed precise location technology…
Russia downs 33 Ukrainian drones overnight, defence ministry says
World MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday that 33 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted and destroyed over five Russian regions, Crimea and the Black sea overnight. At least eight Russian airports had been forced to…
Japan deploys troops, drones to combat rising bear attacks
Tokyo | Japanese troops have been deployed to mountain towns. Mechanical wolf robots snarl over empty rice paddies. And drones fitted with heat-sensing cameras tear across the country's northern ridgelines, scanning for dark shapes that are coming…
We watched NATO's new drone-killer with nearly 2,000 combat victories go to work. Here's what it can and can't do.
NOWA DĘBA, Poland — Proven in the skies above Ukraine, a cheap drone-killer that has logged nearly 2,000 Russian kills is now in the hands of Western troops. Poland and Romania have purchased and are deploying the Merops system to…
DroneMaster Redefines Energy Asset Management with Drone Intelligence
Energy projects such as wind farms and solar parks are often located in remote, challenging terrains, making their regular inspection and maintenance both time-consuming and resource-intensive. Drones have emerged as a game-changing solution…
Oni Press February 2026 Full Solicits, Murder Drones & Tortured Hearts
Posted in: Comics, Oni Press | Tagged: autumn kingdom, gender queer, Murder Drones, rick and morty Oni Press' February 2026 full solicits with Murder Drones, Autumn Kingdom, Tortured Hearts, Superpunk, Pancake Trap, Annotated Gender Queer Full Oni…
Second drone company to open in former reptile tannery building, to employ over 600
A second drone company announced plans to locate inside the former reptile tannery building in Lafayette, a move that will create over 600 jobs. Drone Institute, which specializes in drone training and inspection services, will move into the…
Minister calls for additional €19m for portfolio to secure anti-drone technology
The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence wants an additional €19million for his portfolio to purchase anti-drone technology. Fianna Fail TD Thomas Byrne said there was an 'urgent operational requirement' to purchase the…
Building a Decentralized Drone Imagery Network: Spexi on the Drone Radio Show!
Bill Lakeland is CEO of Spexi, the world's largest decentralized drone imagery network. Spexi provides a scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient alternative to traditional Earth imaging methods, with its network of drone pilots delivering…
The Case for Treating Drones as Ammunition
Ukraine burns through small drones like belts of ammunition — fed, fired, and reloaded. Piloted from behind the front lines, drones hunt on the battlefield. This summer, Ukraine's drone production increased 900 percent to 200,000 per month…
American volunteer injured by shrapnel from Russian drone strike in Ukraine
An American helping evacuate people in war-torn Ukraine was hit by shrapnel from a Russian drone targeting his vehicle, leaving the humanitarian with a bloodied face, harrowing video shows. Footage from Wednesday's excursion into Lyman captured the…
Drone Institute expands Lafayette headquarters, creating nearly 1,400 new job opportunities
LAFAYETTE, La. – Drone Institute, LLC announced a $340,000 expansion of its Lafayette headquarters to consolidate its drone operations, data processing and pilot training within a single facility. The new facility will support the company's…
Pentagon's growing list of 'made in America' drones has a loophole for certain parts made in China
The Defense Department's Blue UAS program maintains an ever-expanding index of commercial drones that are meant to be devoid of components from adversary nations including China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea, and endorsed for speedier purchasing by…
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