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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
20 hours ago

Surviving for months in a trench: Lack of reinforcements pushes Ukrainian infantry to the limit

Ukrainian soldiers were abandoned by commanders, leading to severe neglect and physical deterioration on the front lines.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

The tables have turned. Ukraine is now readying the West for modern war with its weapons and combat expertise.

Ukraine has transformed from a security consumer to a security provider, sharing its military expertise and tactics with NATO allies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Russia has a shortage of the air defense missiles it needs to fight drones: Ukraine's military chief

Russia is experiencing a shortage of air defense missiles to counter Ukrainian drone strikes, impacting its military capabilities.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact

Ukraine and Qatar signed a defense cooperation deal focusing on drone expertise amid ongoing conflicts with Russia and Iran.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

The tables have turned. Ukraine is now readying the West for modern war with its weapons and combat expertise.

Ukraine has transformed from a security consumer to a security provider, sharing its military expertise and tactics with NATO allies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Russia has a shortage of the air defense missiles it needs to fight drones: Ukraine's military chief

Russia is experiencing a shortage of air defense missiles to counter Ukrainian drone strikes, impacting its military capabilities.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Ukraine teamed up its sea and interceptor drones for the first time to down a Russian Shahed

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces achieved a world-first interception of a Shahed drone using an interceptor launched from a sea drone.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Zelenskyy visits Doha as Ukraine, Qatar sign defense pact

Ukraine and Qatar signed a defense cooperation deal focusing on drone expertise amid ongoing conflicts with Russia and Iran.
#ukrainian-drones
#military-technology
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

Rheinmetall's CEO dismisses Ukraine's drone innovations, viewing them as simplistic compared to traditional military technology.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations' military budgets

"That $70 billion is all going into existing systems and technologies," said Hurst. "The industrial base support is entirely separate."
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

The US Army has been surging cheap interceptor drone purchases to flip the cost war with Iran's Shaheds

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll stated that the interceptor drones are 'incredible' and currently cost about $15,000 each, with expectations to reduce costs to below $10,000 as production scales.
Washington DC
#russian-casualties
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Russia suffers record' soldier casualties as Ukraine ups drone production

Russian casualties in Ukraine are rising, recruitment is declining, and territorial gains are diminishing, indicating a strategic weakness for Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Russia suffers record' soldier casualties as Ukraine ups drone production

Russian casualties in Ukraine are rising, recruitment is declining, and territorial gains are diminishing, indicating a strategic weakness for Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks 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.
#interceptor-drones
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US has destroyed only a third of Iran's missiles, intelligence suggests

The US has only destroyed about a third of Iran's missile and drone arsenal in its ongoing war against the country.
#ukraine-conflict
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Drones haven't won the fight in Ukraine. That matters as the West learns new ways of war.

Drones have transformed warfare in Ukraine but are not decisive for victory, reflecting deeper constraints in air superiority and combat strategy.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Total air defense is effectively impossible. In a major war, the West may have to make hard choices.

The West must make difficult choices about air defense priorities in large-scale wars due to limitations in resources and technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

Exclusive: Lockheed Martin's Martell says warfare requires human-machine teamwork

Human-machine teaming is essential for developing cognitive machines and understanding AI limitations before deployment.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why has India arrested US, Ukrainian nationals under anti-terror laws?

The foreign nationals were arrested by Indian police on March 13 at three different airports across the country. The US national was detained by the Bureau of Immigration at Kolkata airport, while three Ukrainians were detained in Lucknow and three more in Delhi.
World news
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

You Know Where We F*cked Up?' Bill Maher Takes Apart Trump War That He Supported Starting

Bill Maher critiques the execution of the Iran war planning by the Trump administration, despite supporting the war itself.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Israel and Iran attack gas facilities. And, Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse, rape

Iran launched coordinated attacks on energy infrastructure in Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia following Israel's strike on Iran's gas field, causing oil prices to surge to $110 per barrel and threatening global energy security.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine strikes Russian aircraft sites 800km from border

Ukraine's military struck Russian aircraft manufacturing and maintenance plants in Ulyanovsk and Novgorod regions, damaging military transport planes and reducing Russia's ability to sustain combat-ready aircraft.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

One Ukrainian operation holds some of the most important lessons for the West as it readies for future drone wars

Operation Spiderweb demonstrates how inexpensive drones can destroy high-value military assets at strategic distances, forcing Western militaries to reassess drone warfare tactics and air defense vulnerabilities.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Moscow internet shutdown after Ukrainian drone attacks signals Russia's return to Soviet-style control - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia is responding to Ukrainian drone attacks by restricting internet access, controlling information flow, and tightening digital controls, resembling Soviet-era information management practices.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Civil war in Sudan is a never-ending humanitarian crisis

Drone strikes in Sudan have intensified, killing civilians across multiple regions with both warring parties continuing to receive weapons supplies despite the ongoing conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US Marines are on the hunt for a cloak they can wear to hide themselves from thermal-imaging sensors

The Marine Corps is developing a multispectral camouflage overgarment to shield Marines from thermal-imaging detection used by drones and surveillance systems on modern battlefields.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The front line basements where Ukraine specializes in electronic warfare

Ukrainian soldiers are manufacturing homemade anti-drone systems on the front lines, representing a grassroots weapons production effort alongside official defense industries in response to evolving drone warfare tactics.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Russia steps up drone attacks on Ukraine's railways

Russia intensifies drone strikes on Ukrainian rail infrastructure as part of a strategic campaign to disrupt military logistics, supply chains, and economic transportation.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ukraine war briefing: row between Kyiv and Hungary over pipeline carrying Russian oil deepens

Ukraine and Hungary dispute over the Druzhba pipeline deepens as Hungary sends an unofficial delegation while Ukraine denies its legitimacy, amid broader tensions over Russian oil supply and ongoing military conflicts.
#shahed-drones
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year

fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year

fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Cheap Drones, Expensive Consequences: The New Economics of War

For most of the twentieth century, airpower was one of the most costly components of military strength. Fighter jets, strategic bombers, and advanced missile systems necessitated massive financial investments, highly skilled personnel, and sophisticated logistical support networks. Only great military forces had the ability to sustain these capabilities.
World politics
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Ukraine: Deadly Russia strikes hit Kharkiv apartment block

Russia conducted overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, killing at least 10 people including two children in Kharkiv, with 29 missiles and 480 drones deployed in the attack.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Trump says U.S. will expand Iran targets after Tehran apologizes to neighbors

Trump threatens expanded military targets against Iran while Iran's president rejects surrender but conditionally pledges to halt attacks on neighboring countries.
#civilian-casualties
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

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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

We know Shaheds': Ukraine touts drone expertise in US-Israel war with Iran

Ukraine offers drone defense expertise to the US and Israel after four years of experience countering Iranian-made Shahed drones in its conflict with Russia.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Ukrainian troops say their hard-won lessons on Iranian Shaheds apply far beyond their war at home

Ukraine's battlefield experience defending against Iranian Shahed drones offers valuable lessons for US forces, who are using expensive interceptors inefficiently against cheap attack drones.
#us-iran-military-conflict
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Iran strikes: US says 'no reports' of American casualties

The US military conducted strikes against Iranian targets with no reported US casualties after Iran's retaliatory missile and drone attacks, causing minimal damage to US installations.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Iran strikes: US says 'no reports' of American casualties

The US military conducted strikes against Iranian targets with no reported US casualties after Iran's retaliatory missile and drone attacks, causing minimal damage to US installations.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Ukraine's drone guru says the future of Russia's Shahed warfare will be focused on speed

Ukraine must prepare defenses against faster Russian Shahed drones capable of reaching 370 mph, as speed will become the primary focus of Russia's drone warfare evolution.
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
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.
#russia-ukraine-war
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462

On day 1,462 of Russia's war on Ukraine, confirmed civilian casualties reached 15,172 killed and over 41,000 injured, with actual numbers likely much higher due to verification challenges and access restrictions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462

On day 1,462 of Russia's war on Ukraine, confirmed civilian casualties reached 15,172 killed and over 41,000 injured, with actual numbers likely much higher due to verification challenges and access restrictions.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ukrainian soldiers are forced to heavily rely on drones, even when other weapons might work better

There was a certain amount of awareness, there was kind of a frustration with the missions that we were being called on to carry out, the people flying the missions, they knew that we were kind of wasting drones. For militaries that have the luxury of time and maybe the luxury of money, I think moving into sort of something a little bit more sophisticated makes more sense.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Four years ago, the world expected Ukraine to be crushed, but it has stood firm. So what now for Putin? | Rajan Menon

Ukraine has defied expectations of rapid defeat despite Russia's material superiority, sustained by strong morale and determination to survive despite massive casualties and civilian hardship.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

No easy upgrades? The Army's drone school says no deal

Army demands modular, plug-and-play drone gear and industry partners that adapt in real time, enabling interchangeable hardware/software and cross-platform tools.
#sudan
#energy-infrastructure
Miscellaneous
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Russia's recent blocking of Telegram is reportedly disrupting its military operations in Ukraine

Blocking Telegram and restricting Starlink degraded Russian frontline communications, reducing drone coordination and offensive capacity, and advantaging Ukrainian forces.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ukraine war briefing: Drone attack on Russian port sparks fires ahead of fresh peace talks

Ukrainian drone strike ignited fires at Taman port, wounding two and damaging oil storage; falling debris from Russian drones disrupted Odesa's power and water.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US Army once saw small drones primarily as scouts. Ukraine showed they could be weapons.

Facing an existential crisis, the Ukrainians had to develop a way to counter hostile forces cheaply yet with mass. That meant figuring out how to turn inexpensive drones into weaponry, a step that quickly and fundamentally changed how the war was being fought. Now, drones carry out 80% of all battlefield hits and are responsible for most combat casualties.
Gadgets
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,444

Fierce fighting continues on the front line between Russian and Ukrainian forces despite the frigid winter temperatures, said Ukraine's Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskii, who stated the front line now stretches about 1,200km (750 miles) in length along eastern and southern parts of Ukraine. Increasing technological improvements in drone warfare on both sides of the conflict mean that the so-called kill zone where troops are in greatest danger on the front line is now up to 20km (12 miles) deep, Syrskii told reporters.
Miscellaneous
#military-training
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The drones being used in Sudan: 1,000 attacks since April 2023

Commercial, modular drones have transformed Sudan's war, enabling both sides to strike civilians and infrastructure with devastating, hard-to-trace attacks.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ukrainian troops were 'stunned' to learn their British trainers don't use anti-drone nets, UK officer says

British troops lacked routine use of anti-drone nets until learning from Ukrainian practice, prompting the UK to source fishing nets to protect positions.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Inside a Ukrainian drone operator's battle kit, from anti-drone net guns to 'tactical Crocs'

A Ukrainian drone operator carried an about-10-kilogram kit combining counter-drone tools, weapons, medical supplies, and comfort items to stay effective.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
3 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.
#uavs
#russian-attacks
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I flew drones on Ukraine's fiercest battlefield. The last few months laid bare the limits of today's drone warfare.

High-flying reconnaissance drones enable Ukrainian forces to locate and target Russian units, but weather and limited resources hinder defense of key cities like Pokrovsk.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Back to the front: Ukrainian troops return to the battlefield photo essay

It is just before dawn, the December temperature a couple of degrees above freezing; time for troop rotations to start across Ukraine's 750 mile front. A crew of four from Da Vinci Wolves battalion are loading up into an M113 armoured personnel carrier at a secret location ready to be driven out to a safe point. From there they will walk to their position and remain on the front for 10 or 12 days.
Miscellaneous
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Ukrainian F-16 pilot 'encountered reality' after NATO training and had to devise own tactics instead

Ukrainian F-16 pilots developed new combat tactics because NATO-standard training did not match the realities of the war with Russia.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

War in Sudan: Humanitarian collapse, fighting, deadlock, December 2025

Sudan's conflict shifted to Kordofan as RSF seized Heglig oilfield, expanded sieges and drone attacks while humanitarian funding cuts threaten mass starvation.
World news
fromWIRED
4 months ago

The US Must Stop Underestimating Drone Warfare

AI-enabled commercial drone swarms will become the primary mode of large-scale attacks against U.S. civilian or military targets by 2026.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

War lessons for a Europe abandoned by the US: Without air superiority, tanks are useless

European countries will assume NATO's conventional defense burden from 2027, facing a battlefield where air superiority and cheap drones undermine traditional armor.
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

Now you can train for the next drone war on simulated Ukrainian front lines

The war in Ukraine has made one thing unmistakably clear: drones are no longer a support weapon on the battlefield. They are central to how modern wars will be fought. From reconnaissance and targeting to direct strikes, low-cost, fast-moving drones with powerful payloads are causing massive destruction and racking up kills against traditional armed forces. And that mastery of drone warfare is allowing a smaller country like Ukraine to hold its own on the front lines
World news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

East of Zaporizhzhia Ukraine's drone crews face endless battle to hold the line

Specialist Ukrainian drone battalions monitor multiple drone feeds to support frontline defense in flat, hard-to-defend terrain where recent Russian attacks gained ground.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,392

Russian forces launched large drone and strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages while air defences engaged and critical facilities faced compromised power links.
World news
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Decades of Global Drone War Made Trump's Caribbean Killing Spree Possible

U.S. drone strikes off Venezuela killed civilians in a double-tap attack; senior leadership embraces escalation, disregards law and proportionality, normalizing lethal force beyond battlefields.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Ukraine trains civilians and journalists to survive under drone attacks

Maneuvering explosive drones cause the majority of frontline casualties and deliberately target civilians within a 20-kilometer kill zone around the front.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

What choice do we have?': no end in sight for Ukraine's war-weary frontline troops

Ukrainian infantry endure prolonged, claustrophobic frontline survival underground, quietly holding positions under constant drone threat while strategic peace proposals demand untenable concessions.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

US defense giants are fighting to write drone warfare's future. Billions of dollars are at stake.

Billions of dollars are at stake in this battle. The Pentagon is preparing to spend $9.4 billion on aerial combat drones in fiscal year 2026 as part of its larger $13.4 billion investment in autonomous systems. Furthermore, the Air Force is seeking $789.4 million for research and development of autonomous "loyal wingmen" drones that can fly and fight alongside crewed combat aircraft or carry out missions alone. The Department of Defense also aims to invest $3.1 billion in counter-drone technology.
Tech industry
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Ukrainians say their cheap interceptor drones are catching Russia's new turbojet Shaheds

Ukrainian Sting interceptors have destroyed some Russian Geran-3 jet-powered attack drones; Russia has deployed 138 Geran-3s.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Ukrainian soldiers say Russian strike drones are flying smaller drones into battle like an 'aircraft carrier'

Russia uses Molniya medium-sized drones to transport and deploy small FPV quadcopters and explosives, extending FPV operational range and strike depth.
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