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Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat

Drone-based terror attacks pose an increasing threat to Australia's national security and urgent action is needed, a report warns.

AAP · Mar 22

California scientists 'FlyTrap attack' on DJI drones demonstrated — patterned umbrellas lure autonomous drones close enough to be captured or even induced to crash

Researchers at UC Irvine have demonstrated a pattered umbrella-based drone capture and crashing technique.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 22

Drone attacks continue ahead of US-Ukraine talks in Miami

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The Independent UK · Mar 22

A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from Iran

The global price of oil continues to skyrocket as Iran’s missiles and drones hit vital infrastructure in Arab Gulf states. Billion-dollar American radar systems have also been targeted and destroyed across the Middle East by Iran, seemingly degrading U.S. defenses.

The Conversation · Mar 21

Companies are now on the front lines of war. They need to act like it

Iranian drones hit U.S. data centers in the Gulf. For corporate security chiefs, it's a wake-up call that can't be ignored: your company is now a target.

Fortune · Mar 21

US drones deployed to Nigeria alongside troops for intelligence and training

The US military has multiple MQ-9 drones ​operating in Nigeria alongside 200 troops – in a non-combat role providing training and intelligence support to the military in its fight against Islamist militants across the north, US and Nigerian officials have confirmed.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21

Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 2 as Ukraine seeks to move forward peace talks

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least two people and wounded two children Saturday, a regional official said, as a Ukrainian delegation headed to the United States for talks aimed at restarting stalled peace negotiations

The Independent UK · Mar 21

Could Ukrainian drones replace DJI in the US? 'Mysterious' Ukrainian Defense Drones Tech Corporation selected by the US Army in the Drone Dominance contest because they have no components sourced from China

Ukrainian drones Shrike 10 Fiber and F10 impress Pentagon, earning contracts in a billion-dollar Drone Dominance program focused on non-Chinese components.

TechRadar · Mar 20

Large number of ‘unidentified drones’ spotted over Louisiana Air Force base and prompted lockdowns

Barksdale Air Force Base houses long-range B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Ukraine drone experts helping five countries defend themselves against Iran attacks

Ukraine has become one of the world’s leading producers of cutting-edge, battle-tested drone interceptors

The Independent UK · Mar 20