Indonesia's National Economic Council Chairman, 78, expresses desire to relocate assets to Bali citing the unending Middle East conflict, amidst Indonesia's economic crisis.
The Indian Army has ordered 450 NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions from SDAL. This move reflects the global trend of drones evolving into strategic weapons capable of deep strikes, economic disruption, and power projection, as seen in Ukraine's recent assaults on Russian oil infrastructure and Iran's long-range deployments.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is launching a project to indigenously build long-range kamikaze drones with domestic partners, aiming for self-reliance in drone warfare. A tender has been issued for OWA-UAS design, development, and manufacturing, with the 5 Base Repair Depot as the nodal agency.
The FBI thwarted a terrorist plot to attack a UFC event attended by President Trump using explosive drones and sniper fire. Multiple suspects are in custody after the plot was uncovered on June 10.
Russian troops destroyed a Ukrainian UAV depot near Novogrishino in the Donetsk People's Republic using Geran kamikaze drones, according to Russia's Defense Ministry.
Russian "Geran-4" kamikaze drones are equipped with automatic target selection, identifying and marking objects like vehicles (V) and people (person) on the operator's interface. These drones can reach speeds of up to 500 km/h and carry a 70 kg warhead.
Hezbollah released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. The 900-year-old fortress was recently seized by the Israeli military, which hailed it as a major achievement. The video shows FPV drones hitting a building and an IDF Humvee.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration will develop a new drone interceptor system using a direct collision method to counter medium-sized kamikaze drones. The system, to be developed over two years with an investment of 17 billion won, aims to provide a cost-effective defense solution for critical infrastructure.
Russian attacks on Ukraine have devastated wildlife, particularly birds. An owl named Sunny, injured in a drone strike, is recovering in Dnipro. Experts note habitat destruction, entanglement in drone cables, and disruption of migration patterns, though some species show resilience.
Operation Sindoor, a year after its execution, is remembered as India's firm response to terrorism, marked by precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan. This high-tech military action showcased India's advanced arsenal, including Rafale jets, SCALP missiles, and loitering munitions, demonstrating a shift towards modern, precision warfare.
A 17-year-old resident was injured when Ukrainian kamikaze drones attacked the village of Voronok in Russia's Bryansk Region. Governor Alexander Bogomaz reported that the drone strike targeted a residential house, causing damage. The teenager was taken to a hospital for treatment.
German defense giant Rheinmetall is reportedly falling behind competitors in developing a new kamikaze drone, facing technical issues and questions about preferential government treatment despite its FV-014 drone's poor test performance.
