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US news
fromThe Washington Post
10 hours ago

Search for missing U.S. F-15 crew member underway in Iran

U.S. forces are conducting a risky search-and-rescue mission for a missing F-15 crew member in Iran after two military aircraft were shot down.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
#interceptor-drones
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Shahed-killing interceptor drones may look simple, but building them to keep up with the threat isn't easy

Interceptor drones are complex systems essential for countering cheap drone attacks, with Ukraine producing them at scale to meet rising global demand.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Shahed-killing interceptor drones may look simple, but building them to keep up with the threat isn't easy

Interceptor drones are complex systems essential for countering cheap drone attacks, with Ukraine producing them at scale to meet rising global demand.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
Science
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Iran Exposed a New Reality for U.S. Air Power

Operation Epic Fury challenged the assumption of uncontested skies, requiring a significant effort to achieve air superiority over Iran.
#f-15e
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Royal Navy fits ship with minehunting drones ahead of possible Hormuz deployment

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

RAF gunners earn title of drone aces' for first time in history

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, supported by donations to ensure accessibility and comprehensive reporting.
#drones
fromFortune
1 week ago
European startups

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

fromFuturism
1 week ago
NYC parents

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
European startups
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, prompting the Army to create an online marketplace for rapid procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Cheap drones allowing war with volume

Drones have transformed warfare, allowing less equipped nations to effectively combat larger forces through high-volume, low-cost technology.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

US allies are scrambling to buy Ukraine's counter-drone tech, but gear alone isn't enough to defeat the Shahed threat

American allies must develop comprehensive air defense systems against drones, not just purchase technology from Ukraine.
US news
fromBoston.com
23 hours ago

1 crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, officials tell AP

A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

British-made satellite can see INSIDE Iran's nuclear sites

SatVu's cameras are so precise they can show the capacity of airfields, whether a ship is being loaded and even when individual pumps on a nuclear reactor are switched on.
Science
World news
fromThe Washington Post
11 hours ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth and Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair prompted White House officials to consider relocating Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Secretary Rubio, though they ultimately remained in place.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

KeyBanc Flags AeroVironment (AVAV) as Top Iran Conflict Winner

KeyBanc lowered its price target to $295 from $330 and kept its Overweight rating after adjusting estimates post-earnings. The firm attributes the target reduction to recent changes to the SCAR program and timing in contract awards. Despite the revision, KeyBanc's broader conviction on AeroVironment is unchanged: the firm maintains that AeroVironment is positioned to capitalize on the proliferation of UAS/cUAS and increased government spending in defense and space-related programs.
Venture
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

How Iran can bring the war to US soil in just days: Key targets MAPPED

All you would need is a ship under a foreign flag positioned offshore to launch hundreds of drones, or even a truck carrying them. When I served as deputy administrator at the National Nuclear Security Administration, overseeing nuclear programs, the drone threat was something we were deeply concerned about.
US politics
#iran
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces are searching for the crew of a downed US fighter jet, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Iran hits' US AWACS, air tankers: What else has it targeted in past month?

Iran retaliated against US and Israeli forces by targeting military assets in the Gulf, escalating the conflict significantly.
#f-35
Science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Can Iran see US stealth jets? Experts reveal how invisible they are

Iran claims to have hit an F-35 fighter jet, challenging its stealth capabilities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Has Iran brought down an unkillable' US F-35 jet?

An F-35 fighter jet was reportedly struck by Iran, marking a significant event in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict over Iran.
Science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Can Iran see US stealth jets? Experts reveal how invisible they are

Iran claims to have hit an F-35 fighter jet, challenging its stealth capabilities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Has Iran brought down an unkillable' US F-35 jet?

An F-35 fighter jet was reportedly struck by Iran, marking a significant event in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict over Iran.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Iran's Shahed war turns into booming business for world's small interceptor manufacturers

Interceptor drone manufacturers are experiencing surge in demand from Middle Eastern and European buyers seeking counter-drone solutions to defend against Iranian loitering munitions.
World politics
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Iran reveals stealthier 'kamikaze' as Middle East war escalates

Iran unveiled a stealthier Shahed-101 drone variant with a nose-mounted electric motor and rear rocket booster, reducing acoustic and thermal signatures to evade detection systems.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
#military-ai-technology
World news
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Pentagon praises Palantir tech for battlefield strike speed

Palantir's Maven Smart System consolidates military target identification, planning, and execution into one system, reducing the kill chain from eight or nine systems to a single integrated platform.
World news
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Pentagon praises Palantir tech for battlefield strike speed

Palantir's Maven Smart System consolidates military target identification, planning, and execution into one system, reducing the kill chain from eight or nine systems to a single integrated platform.
Venture
fromPrivacy International
4 weeks ago

Dual-use tech: the Skydio example

Skydio transitioned from consumer drones to defense-focused manufacturing, securing major US military contracts and achieving $2.2 billion valuation by 2024.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warn

US military officials acknowledge inability to intercept every Iranian drone in retaliatory attacks, shifting focus to destroying launch sites instead.
#drone-warfare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

A Ukrainian bomber drone went out for a strike mission. It returned impaled by a crude trident, photos show.

Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

New era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians

Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A Ukrainian bomber drone went out for a strike mission. It returned impaled by a crude trident, photos show.

A Ukrainian drone was impaled by a crude trident made of nails and steel rods, apparently launched from another drone, representing an improvised air defense method in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Could Ukraine's drone expertise serve Gulf countries?

Gulf nations are seeking defense partnerships with Ukraine to enhance their air defense capabilities against Iranian attacks.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Former UFO chief admits seeing spacecraft that defy modern technology

Pentagon's UFO office detected unexplained objects in space performing maneuvers beyond known US aerospace capabilities, with fewer than 50 cases remaining unresolved despite expert analysis.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

Interceptor Math: How Iran's Drone Swarms Strain U.S. Defenses

Iran's ballistic missile arsenal has been reduced by half, but it maintains significant drone capabilities and relies on Russian intelligence to compensate for depleted high-end weapons.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Healey warns of Putin's 'hidden hand' behind Iranian drone attacks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russian President Putin is allegedly providing tactical guidance and drone capabilities to Iran, enabling more effective attacks in the Middle East while benefiting from elevated oil prices that fund Russia's Ukraine war.
US news
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

California has no clear defense against Iran's 'naturally stealthy' drones

FBI warned California of potential Iranian drone strikes from offshore vessels, but officials say the threat is unverified and unsubstantiated, though security experts consider it plausible though unlikely.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes

Bahrain's account states a Patriot system intercepted an Iranian drone, contradicting the US military's claim of a drone strike injuring civilians.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

What are the Ukrainian drone interceptors sent to counter Iranian attacks?

Ukraine deploys drone interceptor technology and personnel to Jordan to help Middle Eastern countries counter Iranian missile and drone attacks using cheaper alternatives to expensive US air defense systems.
US news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Mystery drone triggers terror alert at major US Air Force base

An unauthorized drone triggered a terror alert at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home to nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, prompting a shelter-in-place order and heightened security protocols.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

US Stealth Fighter Jet Hit by Iranian Fire for First Time in Ongoing Conflict

An F-35 stealth fighter made an emergency landing in the Middle East after being struck by Iranian fire, marking the first time Iran hit a U.S. aircraft in the conflict that began in late February.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Shield AI says its Hivemind AI pilot just flew a drone vying to become a future Air Force uncrewed wingman

This flight test showcases the potential of airpower built on mission autonomy. Across platforms, domains, and environments, Hivemind provides resilient mission autonomy, proving that software is central to the future of airpower. Our collaboration with Anduril reflects a new era of defense acquisition, where autonomy is treated as a foundational warfighting capability on par with the aircraft itself.
Artificial intelligence
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare and catching the U.S. off guard

Iran's relatively inexpensive drones are depleting U.S. interceptor missile supplies faster than anticipated, raising concerns about sustained defense capability in the Middle East.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The U.S. is sending an AI-powered anti-drone system to the Mideast as response to countering Iran's Shahed has been 'disappointing' | Fortune

The U.S. is deploying the Merops anti-drone system to the Middle East to counter Iranian drones, addressing a significant defensive gap where existing missile systems prove inefficient and costly.
#military-drones
World politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. military gives Iran a taste of its own medicine with cheap copycat Shahed drones, while concern shifts to munitions supply in extended conflict | Fortune

The U.S. military deployed low-cost LUCAS drones modeled after Iranian Shahed drones in combat operations against Iran, costing $35,000 each compared to millions for advanced missiles.
World politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. military gives Iran a taste of its own medicine with cheap copycat Shahed drones, while concern shifts to munitions supply in extended conflict | Fortune

The U.S. military deployed low-cost LUCAS drones modeled after Iranian Shahed drones in combat operations against Iran, costing $35,000 each compared to millions for advanced missiles.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

The US is sending a new drone-killer to the Middle East. It's logged over 1,000 Shahed intercepts over Ukraine.

The US Army is deploying the Merops counter-drone system to the Middle East, which has successfully intercepted over 1,000 Shahed drones in Ukraine and offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive air defense missiles.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Shield AI cofounder says the need to arm the V-BAT drone is a big misconception

"Who doesn't ask for that? The US military doesn't ask for that because we understand joint fires. The Ukrainians don't ask for it anymore, either,"
Artificial intelligence
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

New quadcopter speed record of 408 mph shows new possibility for Ukraine's anti-Shahed interceptor drones

A South African father-son team reached 408 mph with a battery-powered quadcopter, demonstrating civilian accessibility to war-relevant drone speeds.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Russia's next-gen 'Geran-5' drone uses a new Chinese jet engine and carries a 200-pound warhead, Ukraine says

Russia has attacked Ukraine with a new type of long-range drone that uses a powerful jet engine to fly 600 miles with a 200-pound explosive warhead, Kyiv's military intelligence agency said. The Ukrainian intelligence directorate, or GUR, released a statement on Sunday providing new details about what it dubbed the "Geran-5." GUR said the drone was used during an attack in early 2026.
Careers
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Baton Rouge Acquires a Straight-Up Military Surveillance Drone

Baton Rouge bought the Stalker VXE30 from Edge Autonomy, which partners with Lockheed Martin , and began operating under the brand Redwire this week . According to reporting from WBRZ ABC2 in Louisiana , the drone, along with training and batteries, costs about $1 million.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iran's Shahed drones have brought terror to Ukrainian skies now they are being deployed in the Middle East

More than 1,000 drones a high proportion of which are likely to be Shahed 136s have targeted Iran's Gulf neighbours since the US and Israel first attacked Tehran on Saturday morning. On Monday afternoon, the UAE said it had been attacked by 689 drones and had downed 645 meaning 44 drones, a little over 6% of the total, got through.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

World's first hydrogen-powered surveillance drone enters combat duty with Ukrainian Defense Forces - Yanko Design

Hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles are not a new concept. Drones running on hydrogen fuel have been in experimental forms for over a decade, but this is for the first time, a drone has been fully designed and deployed on full-scale combat duty in an active war zone. The drone is a hybrid version of the Raybird USA developed by Skyeton and is deployed with the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Design
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

BREAKING: The FBI Is Worried About Iranian Drone Attacks on West Coast

The FBI warned California police that Iran may launch drone attacks on the U.S. west coast in retaliation for American strikes against Iran.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Drone that hit RAF Akrotiri shows 'Iranian and Russian hallmarks' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The drone, launched from Lebanon by an Iranian-backed group, was found to contain a Kometa-B navigation system, which highlights Moscow's collaboration with Tehran on drone technology. Analysts say the wreckage recovered by British intelligence signals a new and dangerous phase of drone warfare targeting UK forces.
World news
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

RAF jets shoot down drones as fighting intensifies in Middle East

RAF fighter jets conducted military operations to defend Jordan and Bahrain by intercepting drones, while HMS Dragon deploys to the eastern Mediterranean as Middle East tensions escalate.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Drone War Secrecy and Kill or Capture

The NDAA and Obama-era drone program emphasize secrecy, legal resistance to declassification, and reliance on presidential authority for targeted killings.
Venture
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

Building U.S. Drone Dominance Brick by Brick

U.S. supply chain cannot scale rapidly to produce NDAA/BlueUAS‑compliant sUAS at required quantities, causing critical shortages of motors, components, and manufacturing capacity.
World news
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

How Each Gulf Country Is Intercepting Iranian Missiles and Drones

Gulf residents witnessed visible air-defense interceptions of Iranian missiles and drones, prompting authorities to restrict footage sharing due to security concerns.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A new US military task force just used its cheap Shahed lookalike drones for the first time to strike Iran

The Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS, is a one-way attack drone that looks nearly identical to the Iranian-designed Shahed. Russia has used Shaheds extensively against Ukraine and now fields its own domestically produced variant.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#uap
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Iranian drone and missile activity has dropped sharply as the US pushes to expand air superiority

Iranian ballistic missile launches decreased 86% since Saturday, with drone launches down 73%, following US and Israeli strike campaigns targeting missile and drone infrastructure.
US news
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

US spy satellite agency declassifies high-flying Cold War listening post

Jumpseat was the United States' first-generation HEO signals-collection satellite program that monitored Soviet military electronic and communications emissions from 1971 through 2006 using Arctic-loitering apogee orbits.
World news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

US drones take to the skies as Trump's fleet descends on Middle East

US Navy MQ-4 Triton spy drones are conducting high-altitude surveillance over the Persian Gulf amid an expanding US naval buildup and strike preparations against Iran.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US military says it shot down an Iranian drone in Arabian Sea

A US fighter shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea to protect the carrier and crew.
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