China's 40,000-tonne amphibious assault ship Sichuan, equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, has entered its final testing phase, with capabilities to launch crewed and uncrewed aircraft, including the GJ-21 stealth attack drone, enhancing Beijing's potential action capabilities against Taiwan.
The number of megacities (urban areas with over 10 million people) is projected to increase from 33 in 2025 to 37 by 2050, with Africa and South Asia driving growth, and potentially seeing the emergence of 'gigacities' like Lagos with over 100 million residents.
Incendios forestales en Ávila, Madrid y Toledo dejan imágenes impactantes. La Guardia Civil emplea drones con cámaras térmicas para monitorear y coordinar la extinción, mejorando la eficacia de los equipos de emergencia.
Romania's air force shot down two drones violating its airspace near the Ukrainian border, with one identified as a Shahed-type drone, commonly used by Russia against Ukraine.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims to have downed 1,060 Ukrainian drones and 8 guided bombs in 24 hours, while also striking Ukrainian military targets, resulting in estimated Ukrainian losses of 1,345 servicemen.
Researchers in south-east Queensland are using thermal drones and tracking collars to find koalas faster, treat sick animals sooner and support a repopulation program in Brisbane Koala Bushlands.
Au moins 10 morts et près de 100 blessés dans une attaque russe près de Kiev. Des sanctions EU contre le pétrole russe contournées via la Géorgie. L'Ukraine cible des entrepôts russes avec des drones.
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.
Ukrainian drones attacked Belgorod and its district, causing casualties and damage, with regional governor Alexander Shuvayev confirming the incident and urging precautions.
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed, while sirens rang out in Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon data center in Bahrain, hours after the US completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions.
India's DRDO Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) successfully developed its first 350kg thrust-class expendable turbojet engine. This indigenous technology is crucial for platforms like cruise missiles and target drones, reducing import dependence and enhancing capabilities for non-contact kinetic warfare.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 571 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions, the Sea of Azov, and the Black Sea. Attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in St. Petersburg, Leningrad, and Tver regions, causing fires, structural collapses, and injuring three people. The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal probe into the incident.
Des entrepôts du géant russe Wildberries à Saint-Pétersbourg ont été visés par des frappes de drones, la troisième attaque contre l'entreprise. Le gouverneur Alexandre Beglov a confirmé l'attaque, que Volodymyr Zelensky a justifiée par l'approvisionnement en composants sous sanctions pour la production de drones.
Russia's Battlegroup North interceptor drone battery destroyed 24 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs in the Sumy area over the past 24 hours, according to a commander with the call sign Amur. The drones were used for reconnaissance, fire adjustment, targeting, and delivering strikes.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 571 Ukrainian drones over various Russian regions and seas on July 23-24, marking one of the most massive attacks this year. Targeted areas included Belgorod, Moscow, and Crimea, with previous large-scale attacks occurring in June and May.
St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov reported that Ukrainian military drones attacked civilian infrastructure near the Moscow highway in Russia's second-largest city in the early hours of July 24, with air defenses active and recovery efforts underway.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Olga Korchagina and Pavel Chernyshev, founders of Simbirsk Design Bureau "Piranya," a Russian company manufacturing up to 10,000 FPV drones monthly for the Russian armed forces.
O primeiro-ministro iraquiano, Ali al-Zaidi, mediou tensões entre EUA e Irã em Teerã após visitar a Casa Branca. O Irã rejeitou um acordo temporário que não resolva o controle do Estreito de Ormuz e ameaçou expandir ações regionais, incluindo ataques a Tel Aviv, caso os EUA continuem seus bombardeios, que já somam 13 noites.
Des drones ukrainiens ont frappé des centres logistiques de Wildberries dans le sud de la Russie, faisant au moins un mort et 15 blessés. Kiev présente ces attaques comme une riposte aux frappes russes et un moyen de perturber l’économie russe.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
La région de Saint-Pétersbourg a été visée par une attaque de drones ukrainiens, provoquant un incendie dans un entrepôt. Parallèlement, Mykhailo Fedorov, limogé la semaine dernière, refuse tout autre poste que celui de ministre de la Défense après une rencontre avec Volodymyr Zelensky.
Após ataques dos houthis do Iêmen a navios sauditas no Mar Vermelho, o preço do barril de petróleo Brent disparou 6%, atingindo US$ 101. O fechamento do Estreito de Bab el-Manbed agrava o comércio global de combustíveis, com especialistas alertando para impactos na inflação mundial e nas cadeias logísticas.
O presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, declarou que danos a navios ou cargas marítimas serão pagos com recursos iranianos sob controle americano. A ameaça segue avisos anteriores de bombardear infraestrutura iraniana em caso de ataques no Estreito de Ormuz, gerando retaliação do Irã.
À Zaporijjia, des soldats du 225e régiment d'assaut ukrainien opèrent des évacuations de blessés dans la "kill zone", une zone de front saturée de drones. Face aux tirs russes et aux drones "Jdouns", ils risquent leur vie pour secourir leurs camarades, illustrant la brutalité du conflit.
