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Russia says it downs 50 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia's air defense units destroyed 50 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

2025-06-26

New aviation standards endanger Busan's signature drone show

Busan's Gwangalli Beach drone shows face challenges due to new safety regulations requiring greater distance from spectators, potentially jeopardizing future performances and planned laser shows.

2025-06-25

Ukraine says Russia struck deal to help North produce kamikaze drones

Russia has struck a deal with North Korea to help Pyongyang produce Iranian-style kamikaze drones in return for North Korean troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.

2025-06-10

U.S. believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet, expects multipronged strike

The United States believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin's threatened retaliation against Ukraine over its drone attack last weekend has not happened yet in earnest and is likely to be a significant, multipronged strike.

2025-06-08

Ukrainian strikes cut power to Russian-held areas, officials say

Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks triggered power cuts over swathes of Russian-controlled territory in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions in the south of Ukraine, Russia-installed officials said early on Tuesday

2025-06-03

Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call

Russia launched on Sunday its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, destroying homes and killing at least one woman, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump is due to discuss a proposed cease-fire with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

2025-05-19

Navy eyes using commercial drones for military operations

The Navy has launched a test to assess the feasibility of using commercial drones and unmanned ships for military operations for the first time, officials said Wednesday, amid growing demand for cost-effective weapons in modern warfare.

2025-05-14

Explainer: How Korea-U.S. drone collaborations could change the battlefield game

Korean and U.S. companies are collaborating to develop UAVs, addressing a gap in Korea's software capabilities while enhancing military efficiency and global market reach.

2025-04-24

Arms agency, Anduril sign MOU for advanced combat drone development

The state defense procurement agency said Wednesday it signed an initial agreement with U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries for joint research and development in advanced unmanned combat systems.

2025-04-02

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversees AI suicide drone showcase

North Korea revealed its first airborne early warning and control aircraft and showcased suicide drones powered by AI on Thursday, signaling a major push to modernize its military capabilities.

2025-03-27