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Drones
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Ukraine Rapidly Expands Drone and Robot Arsenal Against Russia
Kyiv's defense industry is mass-producing autonomous systems including ground robots and interceptor drones to offset a manpower disadvantage.
Military's Laser System Cuts Border Drone Activity by 75 Percent
A new high-energy laser deployed by the military along the Rio Grande Valley has downed 11 cartel-linked drones in 10 days, marking a sharp shift from jamming tactics that only temporarily repelled incursions.
Army Nears First Permanent Laser Weapon Contract
The Army is closing in on a deal with AeroVironment for a directed-energy system designed to counter cheap drones flooding modern battlefields.
Ukraine Strikes Ozon in Expanding Campaign Against Russian Retail
Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse of Russia's second-largest e-commerce platform, the first attack on Ozon as Kyiv targets commercial infrastructure it says supports the military.
Ukraine Trains Paratroopers for Jumps They May Never Use in Combat
Drones now destroy 90 percent of targets on Ukraine's front lines, yet the army insists traditional airborne training builds the psychological resilience modern soldiers need.
Sila's $300M Raise Targets Drones and AI as EV Market Retreats
The Moses Lake silicon anode plant is targeting 250 GWh of annual capacity, and the customer pitch no longer centers on cars.
Burnham Vows Full UK Backing for Ukraine as Russia Warns of Consequences
Russia's embassy in London accused Britain of 'deliberately opting for escalation' after Ukrainian forces used drones built by two UK companies in strikes on Russian territory.
Aether Dynamics Bets $500M on Autonomous Drones to Cut Last-Mile Costs
The startup plans to deploy 5,000 drones by 2027, targeting a 15 percent cost reduction in last-mile delivery and industrial surveillance.
Cuba's Drone Buildup Threatens U.S. Assets in Florida Straits
Havana acquired over 300 military drones and discusses using them against Guantanamo Bay, U.S. vessels and Key West, forcing new U.S. defense posture