Activists Protest Anduril's $900M Military Drone Factory Plan in Ohio
Demonstrators gathered at Rickenbacker International Airport to oppose defense tech company Anduril's proposed drone manufacturing facility near Columbus. Veterans and activists voiced concerns about militarization and environmental impact while protesting the $900M project expected to create 4,000 jobs.
South Korea Unveils Advanced Combat Drone for Next-Gen Air Warfare
South Korea has revealed LOWUS, a sophisticated stealth combat drone designed to operate alongside KF-21 fighter jets in manned-unmanned teaming operations. The radar-absorbent unmanned wingman system, developed by Korean Air and ADD, will conduct reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and strike missions starting with flight tests in late 2023.
US and India Join Forces to Develop Advanced Maritime Surveillance Systems
India and the United States have formed a landmark partnership to co-produce sophisticated autonomous naval technologies, including sea drones and surveillance systems. The collaboration marks unprecedented US willingness to share sensitive underwater detection capabilities while strengthening Indo-Pacific maritime security.
CIA Deploys Surveillance Drones Over Mexico in Escalated War on Drug Cartels
The Trump administration has expanded covert CIA drone operations to monitor Mexican drug cartels and fentanyl production facilities. While currently focused on intelligence gathering, the program signals an increasingly aggressive U.S. approach to combating cartels.
Russian Drone Strike Damages Chernobyl's Protective Shield, Ukraine Reports
Ukrainian President Zelensky reports substantial damage to Chernobyl's protective dome following a Russian drone attack, though radiation levels remain stable. The incident heightens concerns about nuclear facility safety amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Hidden Explosives Found in Drone Goggles Targeting Russian Military Operators
Russian forces uncovered a sophisticated sabotage plot involving explosive-rigged FPV drone goggles disguised as humanitarian aid from China. The modified Skyzone Cobra headsets contained strategically placed plastic explosives that could have caused severe injuries or death to drone operators on the frontlines.
Iran Unveils Revolutionary Drone-Carrier Warship, Expanding Naval Power
Iran's Revolutionary Guard introduces its first drone-carrier warship, the Shahid Bagheri, capable of year-long autonomous operations. The converted commercial vessel features a 180-meter runway for drones and helicopters, marking a significant advancement in Iran's naval capabilities.
Ukraine's New Long-Range Combat Drones Reshape Eastern Front Dynamics
Ukrainian forces unveil powerful UAVs capable of carrying 250kg bombs and striking targets up to 2,000km away. The Special Operations Forces confirm dozens of successful missions with these modified drones, demonstrating a major leap in defensive capabilities.
Ukraine's New Drone Strategy: Precision Strike Hits Major Russian Oil Pipeline
A suspected Ukrainian drone attack on the Druzhba pipeline marks a tactical evolution in aerial warfare capabilities. Using modified civilian aircraft, Ukraine's drone forces demonstrated unprecedented precision in a bombing mission that could signal a shift toward reusable strike assets.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Major Russian Oil Refinery in Unprecedented Deep Strike
Ukraine successfully hit the Lukoil refinery in Kstovo, Russia, marking one of their deepest strikes at 800km inside Russian territory. The attack demonstrates Ukraine's growing long-range drone capabilities while forcing Moscow to boost protection of strategic infrastructure.