Keywords: Drones


US Secret Service report highlights drone security gaps around Trump

The US Secret Service did not consider civilian drones a significant threat to the safety of senior government officials until the 2024 assassination attempt against then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, when a drone was used by the gunman to survey the area ahead of the attack. A US government......

Europe’s defence industry struggles to keep pace with Ukraine’s wartime demands

Europe’s defence industry faces a growing challenge as Ukraine pushes its Western partners to move beyond conventional arms deliveries and toward joint production, technology transfers and industrial partnerships capable of responding more rapidly to battlefield needs. Kyiv is increasingly seeking......

Morocco explores David’s Sling as it strengthens its air defence capabilities

Morocco is continuing to expand and modernize its defence capabilities, with growing attention focused on advanced technologies such as radar systems, unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated air and missile defence platforms. Among the systems reportedly attracting interest is Israel’s David’s......

Washington reportedly lost a quarter of its MQ-9 Reaper fleet during Iran war

The United States reportedly lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during its recent war with Iran, representing roughly a quarter of the country's fleet of the remotely piloted aircraft, according to a report by The Washington Post citing U.S. officials. Before the conflict, the United States was......

Financial Times: Musk leaves decision on Ukraine’s Starlink use to the White House

Elon Musk has reportedly told a Ukrainian official that Kyiv could use Starlink satellite communications to support drone operations against targets in Russia, while emphasizing that the final decision on such use would rest with the White House, according to the Financial Times. The report said Musk......

Germany Takes a Tougher Stance Against Hybrid Attacks and Promises Retaliation Against Perpetrators

In response to the increasing acts of sabotage, espionage, and disinformation, Berlin is now adopting a firmer stance. Chancellor Friedrich Merz assures that Germany will not leave these threats unanswered, as authorities investigate a presumed drone attack attempt at Leipzig Airport. Germany wants to......

Russian rights official says more than 60 complaints were sent to the UN

Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, says more than 60 communications have been sent to the United Nations concerning alleged attacks on civilians in Russia during the conflict with Ukraine. According to Lantratova, most of the communications have not received a response. She said......

Japan prepares hypersonic missiles as defense strategy expands

Japan is preparing to expand its military capabilities with the development of hypersonic missiles launched from submarines and long-range unmanned aircraft, according to reports on the country’s proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2027. The initiative reflects a significant shift in Japan’s......

Seymour Hersh says US risks losing support from Middle East allies

The United States could be facing a growing crisis of confidence among some of its long-standing partners in the Middle East, according to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh. In commentary published on his Substack blog, Hersh argued that Washington’s involvement in the escalating......