A front-line South Korean Army unit nearly shot down a domestic military drone during a flight test, an opposition lawmaker said, following a similar recent mishap involving a U.S. drone.
A political dispute between Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) over funding and oversight threatens the island's plan to acquire 200,000 military drones and unmanned vessels, hindering defense efforts.
The US military is seeking large numbers of cheaper drones to replace expensive Reaper drones lost over Iran. The Pentagon aims to "overwhelm enemy air defenses" with cost-effective drones, drawing parallels to Ukraine's successful drone campaign against Russia.
Military expert Andrey Marochko claims NATO countries are indifferent to Ukraine using their technologies, including AI-capable drones, for alleged terrorist attacks against civilians in Donbass and Novorossiya, with recent attacks injuring four.
German Ambassador to Japan Petra Sigmund expressed strong expectations for deepened cooperation between Japan and Europe in the development of military drones. She also welcomed Japan's revision of its guidelines for the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, stating that diversifying procurement sources for defense equipment would reduce reliance on the U.S. for security.
India is set to place a record $2 billion military drone order with domestic manufacturers, aiming to enhance border surveillance and modernize its approach to future warfare. The move reflects lessons learned from recent conflicts and a push for self-reliance in defense.
Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years for sending drones to North Korea, allegedly to justify a martial law declaration, escalating tensions in 2024.
AI trained on Pokémon Go location scans may help military drones navigate without GPS, raising concerns over civilian data use for military purposes.
French warplanes scrambled 11 times in a week for NATO's Baltic Air Policing Mission, intercepting Russian military aircraft. France cited this as unusual "provocations" possibly aimed at "flexing muscles" during Russia's St. Petersburg Economic Forum.
JSC GLONASS CEO Alexey Raikevich stated that Russia has achieved a technological breakthrough in military drones, surpassing China and the US in applied military technologies. He emphasized the need to leverage this momentum for leadership in military robotics and economic advantage.
India plans to order over $2 billion in military drones from domestic manufacturers this year, marking its largest such purchase. Driven by global conflicts and a need for enhanced operational readiness, the procurement aims to equip the military with advanced tactical drones within 18-24 months.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned of a "bloodbath" if the US takes military action against Cuba, following a report alleging Cuba acquired military drones and discussed attacking the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay. Cuba denies posing a threat and asserts its right to self-defense.
Cuba's leader warned of a "bloodbath" if the US attacks, as the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's intelligence agency and top leaders. This follows reports of Cuba acquiring military drones from Russia and Iran, potentially for strikes on US targets.
Classified intelligence suggests Cuba acquired over 300 military drones and discussed attacking US targets, including Guantanamo Bay. CIA chief visited Cuba to warn against hostilities amid growing defense ties with Russia and Iran.
Classified intelligence suggests Cuba acquired over 300 military drones and discussed potential attacks on US targets, prompting the Trump administration to view Havana as a security threat. CIA chief visited Cuba amid rising tensions.
US intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and discussed potential attacks on US targets, including Guantanamo Bay and Key West. CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba to warn against hostilities.
Axios reports Cuba acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and discussed attacking US assets, including Guantanamo Bay. US officials call it a growing threat but not imminent. Cuba and Russia deny hostile intentions.
A report citing classified US intelligence alleges Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran, potentially targeting US bases and vessels. Cuba denies the claims, calling them a fabrication to justify US sanctions and aggression.
North Korea through KCNA criticized Japan's establishment of two new offices for unmanned military systems, accusing Tokyo of pursuing reinvasion ambitions. The offices will oversee R&D and procurement of drone assets. Pyongyang warned the international community to monitor Japan's military moves, pointing to its acquisition of U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles as evidence of escalating reinvasion capabilities.
