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How Britain's mapmakers track climate change

Ordnance Survey maps, once for defense, now track climate change impacts. Detailed mapping helps identify flood and wildfire risks across Britain. Drone footage updates maps, aiding emergency services in critical situations. This data allows authorities to plan responses and evacuations effectively. The agency's work highlights the growing importance of accurate…

The Economic Times

'No substitute': Kuwait's future tied to Hormuz strait fate

Kuwait's oil exports have plummeted due to the ongoing war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The nation faces its biggest crisis since the 1990 invasion, impacting its economy significantly. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation declared force majeure after drone strikes hit its headquarters. The country's economy contracted by 4.6 percent in the…

The Economic Times

Drone killer noise: Chandigarh scientist develops new anti-drone tech that destroy aerial threats without firing a single bullet or laser beam

Scientists developed an acoustic anti-drone system to disable unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles. This technology uses sound waves to disrupt drone balance sensors, causing instability and potential falls. The system targets internal sensors, making it effective against automated drones without remote control signals. India faces a growing threat from drones used…

The Economic Times

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv uses Flamingo missile to bomb space centre and Russian jets

Italian and Turkish fighter jets were scrambled to respond to a drone violation in Latvia’s airspace on Friday

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills ‘Ukrainian sub commander who defected’

Two explosions kill six personnel in Sevastopol; drone-hit Russian refinery shuts down as sanctions block repairs. What we know on day 1,634

The Guardian - AU

Trump to impose 100% tariffs on larger, sensitive drones; smaller models face 25% levy

US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100% on imports of certain larger drones and sensitive unmanned aircraft systems, citing national security concerns and US reliance on foreign suppliers. Smaller drones will face a 25% tariff, while levies on drones and components from key allies will vary.

The Economic Times

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary: The Uttarakhand Himalayan Forest With Panoramas and No Crowds

What Binsar Actually IsBinsar Wildlife Sanctuary covers 47.08 square kilometres of the Jhandi Dhar ridge in Almora district, Kumaon, at an altitude that tops out near 2,420 metres above sea level. The Forest Department declared it a sanctuary in 1988, primarily to protect the broadleaf forest rather than a single…

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Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China.

Bangkok Post

Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on drone imports

President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, including from key US allies, citing national security concerns and a need to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers. The measures are set to take effect in 21 days.

France 24

The Pentagon has unveiled an improved online store to buy counter-drone kits, but you probably won't ever be able to see it

The Pentagon has a limited-access 'Amazon' for counter-drone weapons, with Anduril and DroneShield listing products and an AI that recommends purchases.

TechRadar

A war on words: why Russian strikes are targeting Ukrainian publishers

On 1 August Russian drone strikes on a logistics and distribution centre in northern Kharkiv destroyed more than 8 million books, in a war being waged not just at the frontline, but on Ukraine's culture and identity.

Radio France Internationale

US military loses 25% of its key drone fleet as Iran war shrinks stockpile: report

At least 45 MQ-9 Reapers, which cost up to $50 milion each, have been shot down or crashed, for a total loss exceeding $1.3 billion

The Independent UK

Iran's mountains won't bow to bombs

In some ways, the dynamics of war between the United States and Israel against Iran boil down to bombs and mountains. As long as American bombs cannot beat mountainous Iran, Tehran can hold out on terms of its choosing with time on its side. The US' awesome airpower and Iran's…

Bangkok Post