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What the failed next generation fighter jet deal means for European defence

A few hours before the inauguration of the Berlin ILA airshow, the German Chancellor unsurprisingly announced the end of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Launched by Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel in 2017, the program initially intended to prepare a Next Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft, remote effectors, loyal unmanned…

The Conversation

Ukraine's drone strikes are methodically cutting Crimea off from Russia

Ukraine has significantly intensified its strikes on military and energy sites in and around Russia-occupied Crimea in what is seen as Kyiv’s deliberate strategy of cutting the annexed Ukrainian peninsula off from Russia.

Euronews

Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Mykolaiv as Ukraine reports major fires

Russian drone strikes hit multiple locations across Ukraine overnight into 12 June, damaging sites near Kyiv and in the Mykolaiv region, injuring one person and triggering a major fire, while Ukrainian air defences said they intercepted most of the 117 drones launched.

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Fuel shortages hit Russian-occupied Crimea as Kyiv steps up drone attacks

Witnesses report petrol stations are running dry as Ukraine targets supply lines

The Independent UK

Former South Korean President Yoon Handed 30-Year Jail Term on Top of a Previous Life Sentence

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a covert drone operation aimed at provoking North Korea, marking another chapter in his political downfall.

International Business Times UK

S. Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion

SEOUL — A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in ⁠prison on Friday for charges linked to his ordering an incursion of military drones over North Korea to help create a pretext for his ‌failed December 2024 martial law declaration.

Bangkok Post

South Korea sentences ex-president Yoon to 30 years over North Korea drone incident

South Korea on Friday sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into North Korea in 2024 in a bid to "heighten inter-Korean military tensions and manufacture a national crisis" enabling him to declare martial law. Yeol was in February given a life imprisonment…

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine

Zelensky said he also spoke to Trump on the phone as the leaders discussed ‘what would bring peace closer’

The Independent UK

Former South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a 30-year prison sentence. This conviction stems from sending military drones into North Korea. Prosecutors stated this action was intended to justify a failed martial law declaration. The drone flights heightened tensions between the two nations. Yoon is already serving a life…

The Economic Times

Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending drones over Pyongyang

South Korea’s former president was given a life sentence in February for leading an insurrection with his 2024 martial law declaration

The Guardian - AU

Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang

South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister have been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang to heighten tensions with North Korea and and justify declaring martial law at home

The Independent UK

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30 years in jail over 2024 drone case

A Seoul court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on charges of ordering drone infiltrations into North Korea in an attempt to heighten cross-border tensions and create a basis for his martial law declaration in December 2024.

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: France, Germany and UK make push in Moscow for peace talks

Ambassadors from ‘E3’ group of Ukraine’s allies meet with Russian minister and urge direct negotiations; Crimea’s fuel supplies dry up. What we know on day 1,570

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine's Drone Commander Outlines Strategy to Isolate Crimea from Russia

Robert Brovdi, the commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, outlined a bold plan to "isolate Crimea in the near future," by cutting off critical supply routes used by Russian forces.

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A US Army Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz — an uncrewed drone boat made history by saving its crew

A US Navy drone boat rescued two Apache helicopter crew members near the Strait of Hormuz in a historic first.

Bangkok Post

Drones, lone wolves, rowdy fans: US security officials ready for World Cup

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - World Cup matches in the United States have been made as safe as they "can possibly be" -– from crowd control to anti-drone measures at every game -- but concerns remain about lone wolf attacks, according to top government officials.

Euronews

ILA Berlin: Fighter jets still fly but drones dominate the conversation

While flight displays and military hardware continue to draw the crowds, drones, autonomous systems and a new generation of defence companies are increasingly shaping the conversation at ILA Berlin.

The Economic Times

Indian tech firm delivers 106 turbojet-powered drones with precision strike capability to Army

The Indian Army has received 106 advanced kamikaze drones. These turbojet-powered drones, named Peacekeeper (Agniveg), can strike deep inside enemy territory. They operate effectively even in jammed environments. This delivery marks a significant step in India's self-reliance in defense technology. The drones offer a precise and cost-effective strike option for…

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Why Russian trucks in Ukraine are covered in ‘zebra’ camouflage

Images shared by military bloggers show Russian forces using black-and-white striped camouflage on their trucks. The technique aims to deceive the AI recognition systems of Ukrainian drones, underscoring the constant adaptation of tactics in the conflict.

The Conversation

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Today, almost anyone who flies a drone must maintain visual contact with it at all times, a practice known as visual line of sight. This requirement severely restricts how far craft can fly. When the Federal Aviation Administration rule changes allowing people to fly their drones beyond visual line of…

The Independent UK

Downed Russian drone hits passenger train at Ukrainian station, sparking fire

A fire was sparked on a Ukrainian passenger train after it was hit by a downed Russian drone while at a station.

The Economic Times

Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: Securing the World Cup

The FBI faces its biggest security challenge ever with the upcoming World Cup. Director Kash Patel outlines extensive preparations for the event, which includes millions of visitors and threats from drones, terrorists, and cyber attacks. The agency is working with international partners to ensure safety. Preparations involve background checks and…

Newslaundry

Delhi Gymkhana takeover: How the govt came to ‘clean up’ but left a bigger mess

On August 13, 2022, during Covid, a Tiranga rally for Independence Day was taken out from the Delhi Gymkhana Club situated across the road from the Prime Minister’s house – perhaps the most heavily guarded square kilometre in India.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Senior Russian diplomat meets UK, French and German ambassadors in Moscow

Europe has pushed for more peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

The Times of India

Missile barrage across Gulf puts region on edge; hopes of an Iran-US deal fade as both sides trade fire: 10 things to know

Tensions surge as the US and Iran exchange fresh military strikes. Iran targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The US responded with strikes inside Iran. Regional nations condemned Iran's actions. Fears of a wider war across West Asia intensify. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint. Diplomatic efforts…

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