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world10 hours ago•21 min saved

Record-High 129 Journalists Killed in 2025, Israel Responsible for the Majority

CPJ reports a record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, with Israel responsible for about two-thirds of deaths and the majority of the 47 cases classified as murders; drone strikes caused 39 killings, most in Gaza, marking a sharp rise in drone-based journalism fatalities. Ukraine and Sudan deaths rose but remain far below Israel’s toll, and Palestinians in Gaza comprise the bulk of victims. Impunity remains widespread, with few investigations or accountability, and CPJ calls for international investigations and reforms to protect the press and hold perpetrators to account.

via Committee to Protect Journalists|

#drones #impunity #israel

defense18 hours ago•7 min saved

Thiel stake casts shadow over Germany’s multibillion-dollar drone deal

German lawmakers in coalition scrutinize Peter Thiel’s stake in Stark as Germany weighs a seven-year drone framework worth up to about €2.9 billion, starting with an initial fixed order of €268.6 million; redactions of pricing and quantities raise oversight concerns, while Defense Minister Pistorius says Thiel is not a key stakeholder and Parliament must approve the deal, potentially with safeguards before a vote.

via politico.eu|

#defense #drones #germany

world21 hours ago•6 min saved

Drones push Sudan's war front into Kordofan, civilians pay the price

Drone strikes have moved the Sudanese civil war’s focus to south-central Kordofan, where near-daily attacks on markets, health facilities and homes are driving mass displacement and famine-like conditions in besieged Kadugli and Dilling. The Sudanese armed forces have regained some ground and broken sieges, while the RSF—with SPLM-N and various regional backers—keeps pressure elsewhere. The UN and humanitarian groups are pleading for civilian protection amid growing concerns of a broader regional spillover and continued hardship for civilians.

via BBC|

#drones #kordofan #rsf

technology1 day ago•4 min saved

DJI challenges FCC drone import ban in Ninth Circuit

DJI has sued the FCC in the Ninth Circuit to overturn the agency’s Covered List ruling that blocks import of new foreign-made drones, claiming the FCC overstepped its authority, violated procedures, and denied constitutional rights; the ban—effective since December 2025—carries exemptions only for some non-Chinese drones and parts, while DJI says the policy harms US customers and its business, amid related DoD listing and ongoing product rumors.

via Ars Technica|

#dji #drones #fcc

world1 day ago•23 min saved

Russia widens Ukraine strikes to water and rail networks amid sabotage plots and Iran arms deal

Overnight Feb 21–22, Russia conducted a large, combined strike against Ukraine, expanding targets from energy to water and railway infrastructure and firing hundreds of drones and missiles; Ukraine downed most missiles and drones but reported damage and power outages in Kyiv, Odesa and other regions as Russian logistics come under attack. Zelensky says Moscow is prioritizing logistics over energy, while Ukraine also reports IED sabotage in Lviv linked to Russian intelligence. In Donbas, fighting persists around Slovyansk with limited gains for now. Separately, a Financial Times report says Russia and Iran agreed a 500 million euro deal to supply Verba MANPADS and missiles through 2027–2029, reflecting Moscow’s effort to shore up allies as it continues long-range pressure and destabilization efforts in Ukraine.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#drones #infrastructure #russia

world1 day ago•10 min saved

Belgorod Goes Dark as Ukrainian Drone Attacks Pass with Minimal Russian Coverage

Ukrainian drone and missile strikes knocked out large parts of Belgorod’s power and heating infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands cold and prompting evacuations of about a quarter of the city’s buildings, while Russian state media largely downplayed the damage and emphasized drone interceptions.

via Kyiv Post|

#belgorod #drones #media-coverage

world1 day ago•16 min saved

Drones and Satellites Redefine Warfare: Ukraine as the Turning Point

Analyst Anatol Lieven argues that four years of the Ukraine war have produced the most significant shift in military tactics since WWII, driven by drone swarms, satellite reconnaissance, and a new dynamic that favors defense over massed offense. The battlefield now features small, decentralized units and highly contested zones where traditional tanks and aircraft struggle, prompting a critique of military‑industrial incentives toward pricey platforms and a call for Western militaries to embrace affordable, drone‑enabled warfare—lessons with implications for conflicts like Taiwan and broader geopolitics.

via Responsible Statecraft|

#drones #russia #ukraine

defence1 day ago•14 min saved

Europe’s E5 Nations to Develop Low-Cost Air Defense Under LEAP

Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK agreed at a Kraków summit to jointly develop LEAP—Low-Cost Effectors and Autonomous Platforms—aimed at fielding affordable drones and air-defense systems to counter Russian threats, boost NATO readiness, and share burdens. The first LEAP project is expected by 2027, with the five nations pledging defence spending toward roughly 5% of GDP.

via Notes From Poland|

#defence #drones #europe

defense2 days ago•3 min saved

Shield AI: V-BAT’s value is intelligence, not onboard bombs

Shield AI says its V-BAT, an AI-powered long-endurance ISR drone used in Ukraine, is primarily a multi-mission platform and not inherently an armed system. While Shield AI has explored arming the V-BAT with six‑pound missiles through a partnership with LIG Nex1, cofounder Brandon Tseng argues that top militaries don’t need onboard bombs and instead rely on targeting data and existing fires assets (e.g., HIMARS, artillery). The drone’s strength remains gathering intelligence and coordinating with other weapons, rather than serving as a one‑way strike platform.

via Business Insider|

#defense #drones #missiles

world2 days ago•4 min saved

Drones Ignite Fire at Transneft Hub in Tatarstan

Ukrainian drones caused a fire at Transneft's Kaleykino oil-pumping station in Almetyevsk, Tatarstan; regional officials say there are no injuries and emergency crews are tackling the blaze, as Kyiv continues strikes targeting Russia's oil infrastructure.

via The Moscow Times|

#drones #oil #tatarstan

military2 days ago•32 min saved

Starlink-Enabled BAI Push Expands Russian Reach Into Ukraine's Rear

Russia has intensified battlefield air interdiction (BAI) across Ukraine, expanding drone and glide-bomb strikes into the operational rear using Starlink-enabled networks and mesh communications to disrupt roads, rail, and bridges. SpaceX's February 2026 Starlink block degraded but did not halt these attacks, prompting Russia to seek alternatives (Barrage-1, Rassvet) and mothership drones. Ukraine and its partners must bolster kinetic air defense, electronic warfare, and mid-range strike capabilities to protect logistics and deter a spring-summer offensive, focusing on the Fortress Belt and major corridors like the E-50.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#bai #drones #logistics

world2 days ago•24 min saved

Russia’s Overnight Strike Targets Ukraine’s Water and Rail Networks as Kyiv Responds

Overnight Feb 21–22, Russia carried a large, combined drone-and-missile attack against Ukraine, shifting targets from energy to water and railway infrastructure. Ukraine’s air force downed about 274 drones and 33 missiles (including Iskander, Zircon, and Kh-101 types), with strikes hitting Kyiv, Odesa, and other oblasts. Casualties included at least 19 civilians injured and one killed, and power outages affected thousands in Mykolaiv. Ukrainian officials warn Russia will continue to degrade Ukraine’s infrastructure while Kyiv and its allies monitor further escalation.

via Daily Kos|

#drones #military #russia

world2 days ago•5 min saved

Ukraine Drones Strike Druzhba Pipeline Hub, Blocking Russian Oil Route to Europe

Ukrainian long‑range drones hit the Kaleykino pumping station on Russia’s Druzhba pipeline in Tatarstan, causing a fire and shutting down a key oil transit node toward Hungary and Slovakia. Kyiv framed the attack as retaliation amid Budapest’s threats to block an EU loan and electricity deliveries, while Moscow acknowledged drone activity but gave no damage details. The strike fits a pattern of Ukrainian operations against Druzhba facilities and highlights ongoing energy-security tensions between Kyiv, Moscow and European partners.

via Kyiv Post|

#drones #druzhba #hungary

technology2 days ago•5 min saved

Australian Police Pilot Skyward Drones to Aid Crime-Fighting Efforts

New PolAir-Remote drones deployed in Moree, NSW, are remotely piloted to prevent, disrupt, and respond to crime, with live video feeds from Bankstown Airport. After installing two drones, police have already used them to assist in assaults, burglaries, and stolen-vehicle incidents, recover cars, arrest a 14-year-old, and even observe fires to alert firefighters. The six-month trial could expand to more locations as officials report early success and plan for broader rollout.

via Carscoops|

#australia #drones #nsw

business3 days ago•17 min saved

Munich revelations: Zelensky's drone warfare push reshapes Britain's defence

Sunak relays Zelensky’s Munich assessment that drones have reshaped warfare, with unmanned weapons responsible for about 80% of Ukraine’s casualties; the piece argues Europe must adapt by massively scaling drone production, training, and procurement, tackling defence-plant fragmentation, and boosting SME and UK manufacturing to become a leading supplier while planning a Baltic drone wall.

via The Times|

#business #defence #drones