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Ukraine's Drones Have a Favorite Target

They're trying to damage and destroy Russian oil facilities to disrupt the fuel supply

(Newser) - "In the morning, you will read that an oil refinery is on fire." So a Ukrainian commander told the New York Times , which reports it was given unusual access to a long-range drone battalion so long as it didn't reveal any identifying details about where it was...

Drones Shut Down Another European Airport

Munich airport temporarily shut down late Thursday

(Newser) - Munich airport was temporarily shut down late Thursday after a string of drone sightings in the area, airport, officials said. Germany's air traffic control restricted flights at the airport shortly after 10pm and then halted them altogether, airport operators said. Officials said 17 flights were unable to take off,...

Why Iran's Shahed Drone Has the World Playing Catch-Up

Cheap, long-range drones force militaries to rethink defense strategies

(Newser) - Iran's Shahed drone has become a battlefield celebrity—and a headache for advanced militaries. First fielded by Iran in 2021 and now a staple in Russia's campaign against Ukraine, the Shahed-136 stands out for its five-figure price and 1,500-mile range. Under a nearly three-year-old agreement with...

Denmark Spots More Drones, Prompting NATO to Take Steps

Surveillance to be increased, assets added to Baltic Sea mission

(Newser) - Unidentified drones have breached Denmark's largest military base, fueling concerns of a "hybrid attack" and suspicions about Russian involvement—as well as NATO action. Military and police said the drones were detected over several military sites on Friday night into Saturday, including the base at Karup, France24...

Drones Cause Another Airport to Shut Down

Authorities probe unmanned flights as tensions rise across Europe

(Newser) - Unidentified drones have disrupted operations at multiple Danish airports, forcing one to close and prompting nationwide security concerns as authorities scramble to determine who is behind the mysterious aerial intrusions, the BBC reports. Flights in and out of Denmark's Aalborg Airport, which shut down Wednesday, were paused until...

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Explosions Rock Gaza Aid Flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla describes drone attack, more than a dozen explosions off Greece

(Newser) - Activists taking part in a flotilla seeking to break the 18-year Israeli blockade of Gaza said Wednesday that some of their boats were attacked by drones overnight while sailing south of Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla said it was attacked during the night by "unidentified drones and communications jamming,...

Poland to Russia: Don't 'Whine' Over Shot-Down Jets

No sympathy to be expected after incursion into Poland's airspace, a NATO violation, nation says

(Newser) - Poland issued a blunt warning to Russia this week after a series of airspace incursions heightened tensions across NATO's eastern border. Speaking at an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday in New York, Poland's foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, told Moscow not to expect sympathy if...

Drones Buzz Copenhagen Airport for Hours

Danish police investigate after pilot appears to be showing off

(Newser) - A skilled drone pilot flew two to three large unidentified drones over Copenhagen Airport on Monday night, shutting down the airspace for hours as the unknown perpetrator appeared to be showboating over Scandinavia's largest airport, police said Tuesday. Officials chose not to shoot down the drones because the risk...

'Large Drones' Prompt Airport to Shut Down

With regions monitoring Russian incursions, Copenhagen flights were halted for four hours

(Newser) - Flights at Copenhagen Airport were grounded for nearly four hours on Monday night after large drones were spotted nearby, disrupting travel and forcing dozens of planes to divert. As operations resume Tuesday, lingering delays and investigations continue, the BBC reports. Police posted on X that "2-3 large drones"...

Drone-Flying Exec Is Going to Prison for 'Sheer Stupidity'

His drone hit a plane fighting the Palisades Fire in LA

(Newser) - A video game exec whose drone hit a plane that was fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles in January is going to prison over what he admits was a "stupid and reckless thing to do." In a plea deal earlier this year, Peter Akemann, 57, agreed to...

Denmark to Invest in Long-Range Weapons

Prime minister cites ongoing threat from Russia, which denounced the purchase, in announcement

(Newser) - Denmark is ramping up its military with new long-range precision weapons, signaling a sharp shift in defense strategy amid rising concerns over Russia's threat to Europe. The move marks the country's most significant arms investment to date, even as leaders stress there's no immediate danger at...

Why Soldiers Are Covering Tanks in Cages and Rubber

Crews resort to makeshift armor and inventive fixes to keep drones at bay

(Newser) - When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, tanks on both sides looked exactly as you'd expect them to—heavy, low-slung, and designed to withstand frontal assaults. But as the war ground on, these armored vehicles began sprouting makeshift cages, nets, spikes, and dangling chains, all signs of a rapidly...

Poland, Allies Deploy Planes Over Drone Threat to Ukraine

Russian drones had crossed into Poland's airspace earlier in the week

(Newser) - Polish and allied aircraft were deployed Saturday in what officials described as a preventive operation to guard the nation's airspace in response to the threat of drone strikes in neighboring areas of Ukraine. In addition, the airport in the eastern Polish city of Lublin was closed, the AP reports....

A $4B Security Industry Has Risen Around School Shootings

But it's business that vendors don't necessarily want

(Newser) - At a recent school safety conference in Texas, the scene looked less like an education expo and more like a tech demo for a high-stakes action movie. Drones from Campus Guardian Angel zipped around a test dummy, showing off their ability to fire pepper balls and confront would-be shooters....

Australia to Put $1B Into Underwater Attack Drones

Ghost Sharks will make nation an undersea leader, defense minister says

(Newser) - Australia will spend more than $1 billion on building dozens of underwater attack drones, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday. The first of the stealthy, long-range Ghost Sharks will be delivered to the Australian navy in January under a five-year contract with Sydney-based Anduril Australia, Marles said. "Australia...

Poland Isn't Messing Around After Russian Drone Invasion

Country invokes NATO's Article 4, calls emergency UN Security Council meeting after drone incursion

(Newser) - The United Nations Security Council is set for an emergency session at Poland's request after shooting down Russian drones that crossed into Polish airspace, a move that Poland's president described as a test of both Poland and NATO's readiness. Following the incident—the first armed response...

Polish PM: 'A Line Has Been Crossed' With Russian Drones

Poland says it shot down Russian drones violating its airspace, upping tension in already tense region

(Newser) - Poland said early Wednesday that multiple Russian drones entered and were shot down over its territory with help from NATO allies, describing the incident as an "act of aggression" carried out during a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine. Several European leaders said they believed Russia was intentionally escalating...

Report: Russian Drones Are Tracking Supplies to Ukraine

Surveillance flights raise alarms over potential sabotage on European routes used by US

(Newser) - US and European officials say Russian surveillance drones are being flown over key military supply routes in eastern Germany, gathering intelligence that could help Moscow's sabotage efforts in its war in Ukraine. The activity along routes used by the US and its allies, described as "straight-up espionage"...

Along the Border, a 'Virtual Wall' Is Emerging on Both Sides

Drone tech escalates as police, drug cartels in Mexico face off

(Newser) - Local police along the US-Mexico border are increasingly turning to AI-powered drones to track drug traffickers, seek out migrants trying to cross into the US, assist in emergencies, and compensate for staff shortages and reduced federal funding. While US officials have long used drones along the border, creating what...

Company Says Its Drones Can Stop School Shooters

Campus Guardian Angel says its operation can be launched against an attack within 5 seconds

(Newser) - In Ukraine, drones have transformed warfare. A Texas-based company says the unmanned aircraft could also radically alter the response to school shootings. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved a trial of the Campus Guardian Angel system in three school districts, Newsweek reports. The company maintains that the drones, stored in...

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