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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
1 month 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.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

UK startup to supply drone interceptors for Britain, allies

Britain is set to buy interceptors known as Skyhammer from Cambridge Aerospace, with the first deliveries expected as early as May - astonishingly fast compared with typical UK defense procurements.
London startup
#us-army
Science
fromFast Company
1 day ago

That 'quantum heartbeat detector' allegedly used to find the lost US pilot? Experts are skeptical

The rescue of an F-15 weapons systems officer in Iran showcased military prowess but raised skepticism about the claimed technology used for locating him.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Redwire CEO: Our 11 Cameras Capture Artemis II Imagery and Monitor Spacecraft Systems

Redwire's cameras on the Orion spacecraft are essential for capturing imagery and monitoring systems during the Artemis II mission.
#defense-technology
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago
World politics

America's Drone Strategy Has a Supply Chain Problem

The U.S. defense technology ecosystem is shifting towards a model prioritizing rapid adaptation and drone technology in response to modern warfare challenges.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Venture

KeyBanc Flags AeroVironment (AVAV) as Top Iran Conflict Winner

KeyBanc reduced AeroVironment's price target to $295 from $330 due to BADGER SCAR program disruptions and contract timing delays, while maintaining an Overweight rating and bullish long-term defense thesis.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

America's Drone Strategy Has a Supply Chain Problem

The U.S. defense technology ecosystem is shifting towards a model prioritizing rapid adaptation and drone technology in response to modern warfare challenges.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

What is the quantum Ghost Murmur' purportedly used in Iran? Scientists question CIA's claim of long-range heartbeat detection

Ghost Murmur technology for locating heartbeats is unsupported by physics, despite claims of its effectiveness in rescue missions.
#us-military
US news
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
US news
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

Why Ukraine's drone defense playbook may not fully translate for countries facing Iranian threats in the Middle East

The US and allies face a drone threat in the Middle East, requiring different defense strategies than those used in Ukraine.
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

'Sandy' A-10s the Air Force says it no longer needs flew 'close-in gunfights' in high-risk Iran rescues

A-10 Warthogs participated in risky rescue missions in Iran despite plans for retirement, showcasing their continued operational relevance.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
5 days ago

RAF tests Typhoon laser-guided rockets for drone defense

BAE Systems tested a laser-guided rocket system with a Typhoon fighter jet as a potential anti-drone weapon.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Ukraine didn't just bring interceptor drone know-how to the Middle East. Zelenskyy says it shot down Iranian Shaheds.

Ukrainian forces are assisting multiple countries in counter-drone operations against Iranian Shahed drones using their expertise and technology.
#f-15e
#drones
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
European startups

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

European startups
fromFortune
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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

Russia's AK-47 manufacturer is making special bullets for its assault rifles to knock drones out of the sky

Kalashnikov Concern is developing 5.45mm rifle rounds specifically designed to disable drones, formalizing a national effort for drone-killing ammunition.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
fromMail Online
3 weeks 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
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv lays out how Russian satellites help Iran in war'

Russian satellites provided detailed imagery of military sites in the Middle East, leading to subsequent Iranian attacks on those locations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks 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.
Science
fromMail Online
3 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
2 weeks 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.
fromMail Online
1 month 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
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 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.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month 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.
#interceptor-drones
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week 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 week 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.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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
1 month 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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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.
#military-ai-technology
World news
fromTheregister
1 month 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
1 month 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.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month 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.mediaite.com
3 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.
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.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
Venture
fromPrivacy International
1 month 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 news
fromMail Online
1 month 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 politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month 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.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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.
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.
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
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.
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
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month 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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month 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
fromPCMAG
12 years ago

'SkyJack' Software Finds and Hijacks Drones

is a drone engineered to autonomously seek out, hack, and wirelessly take over other drones within wifi distance, creating an army of zombie drones under your control.
Information security
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
#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 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.
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
fromWIRED
1 month 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
1 month 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.
#uap
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
Science
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Radiation-detecting military aircraft seen flying low over Bay Area

A government AW-139 helicopter will conduct low-altitude aerial radiation surveys over the Bay Area this week as routine Super Bowl security preparedness.
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.
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
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.
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
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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.
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.
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