2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, igniting fires and wounding at least three civilians The Independent UK · Jul 26
‘Inadmissible and intolerable’: Romania shoots down third suspected Russian drone in three days, summons Moscow's envoy Romania shot down a drone entering its airspace over the Black Sea. This marked the third such interception in as many days. President Nicusor Dan condemned these repeated violations as intolerable and unacceptable. Romania summoned the Russian ambassador to protest these airspace breaches. Investigations are ongoing into the drone incidents… The Times of India · Jul 26
UFO Sighting Over Hawaii: Flight Swerves to Avoid Mysterious White Object as Airline Denies Claim A passenger on a Mokulele Airlines flight in Hawaii claims her plane swerved to avoid a UFO emerging from cloud, even as the airline and US regulators say they have no record of a near-miss. International Business Times UK · Jul 26
Romanian jet shoots down drone entering country's airspace for third day in a row A Romanian fighter jet on Sunday shot down the third drone flying into the country's airspace in as many days, the defence minister said. A government investigation reportedly identified the first of the three drones as a Shahed model used by Russia in its war with Ukraine. France 24 · Jul 26
Romanian forces shoot down third drone in three days The Romanian Prosecutor General's Office has determined that a drone intercepted by Romanian forces on Friday was of the Shahed-type used by Russia in its war against Ukraine, officials have said. Euronews · Jul 26
MEA urges caution for Indian seafarers taking Black Sea jobs after deaths of five nationals Indian nationals are urged to assess Black Sea job security risks. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a new travel advisory for seafarers. Commercial vessels face missile and drone strikes in these maritime regions. Five Indian nationals have died due to these ongoing attacks. Comprehensive employer information is now strongly… The Economic Times · Jul 26
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump and Zelensky to discuss air ceasefire after Russian attack triggers Kyiv fires Zelensky will meet new UK PM Andy Burnham in London today before flying to Washington DC to see Trump The Independent UK · Jul 26
Ukraine debuts 'Tsyklop' UAV that mimics the peregrine falcon — but explodes on target Ukraine formally introduced the Tsyklop interceptor, combining high-altitude attacks with expanding domestic drone production and increasingly advanced aerial defense programs. TechRadar · Jul 25
Ukraine unveils tiny 'aircraft carrier' but for FPV drone — will submarine UAV launcher be next? Ukraine introduced a naval drone carrying FPV aircraft while expanding unmanned maritime operations through new launch concepts and future interception capabilities. TechRadar · Jul 25
Ukraine strikes Siberia refinery as Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end MOSCOW - Ukrainian drones struck a Siberian oil refinery Saturday and disrupted an Urals athletics competition, as Kazakhstan's president told Russia's Vladimir Putin the Ukraine war should end during a forum in Siberia's Omsk. Bangkok Post · Jul 25
Kazakhstan's president urges Putin to ‘freeze’ war in Ukraine Kazakhstan's president on Saturday urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine during talks in the Siberian city of Omsk. Hours earlier, Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Siberia in one of Kyiv's deepest attacks inside Russia. France 24 · Jul 25
Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front SANAA - Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday, as fighting between regional allies of the United States and Iran intensified on a new front. Bangkok Post · Jul 25
Ukraine’s petrol stations are the latest target for Putin’s drones: ‘When I see something... I run for my life’ IN FOCUS: With Ukraine’s petrol stations a key target for Russian drones, customers are advised to spend no more than 10 minutes filling up. Those working on these deadly forecourts tell Harry Stourton in Pavlohrad, eastern Ukraine, how they take their lives in their hands every day they go to… The Independent UK · Jul 25
Pro-Ukraine group claims it helped hack Russian drone air defense system, shooting down Su-57 in friendly fire incident — Moscow confirms fifth-generation fighter jet crashed in 'technical malfunction' An advanced fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet crashed spectacularly “during a routine training mission in the Moscow region on Thursday,” say reports published by Russian state media. But some Ukrainian sources are claiming it as successful sabotage. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 25
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 25 Lockheed Martin unveils counter-drone system that can ‘neutralize up to 50 enemy drones in a single mission’ — sensor-agnostic system uses High Power Microwave to purge enemies from the sky Lockheed Martin has unveiled a ground-launched high-power microwave counter-drone system which cab 'neutralize up to 50 enemy drones in a single mission.'
Euronews · Jul 25 Second drone shot down over Romanian airspace in less than 24 hours Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta said "the impact site and the drone wreckage are currently being analysed" but that "the pattern is consistent with previous confirmed flights by Russian drones."
The Independent UK · Jul 25 Russian attack kills 3 in Ukraine’s Sumy region as Romania downs second drone in 2 days A Russian drone strike killed three people in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region on Saturday, local officials said, with the victims identified as drivers for the private courier service Nova Poshta
The Independent UK · Jul 25 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Putin preparing to bring 30,000 more North Korean troops into battle Ukraine's Air Force says Russia targeting Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Sunday
TechRadar · Jul 25 Which DJI drone should I buy? Your simple guide to the different ranges and our top-rated flyers From a budget-friendly buy that blew us away in testing, to fantastic FPV option, to an ultra-capable camera drone for professional content capture.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25 Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches deadly attack on weapons exhibition near Kyiv Zelenskyy says defence industry event should not have taken place; US influencer Laura Loomer visits Kyiv. What we know on day 1,613
TechRadar · Jul 25 50 drones in one swat: Reusable Lockheed Martin's Morfius X-Rotor uses powerful microwave to kill dozens of UAVs at a time Lockheed Martin introduced the reusable Morfius X-Rotor, claiming it disables over 50 drones while reducing dependence on expensive interceptor missiles.
TechRadar · Jul 24 Russia converts planes older than Putin to launch drone killers — 80-year-old An-2 set to get FPV interceptors to down Ukrainian UAV Russia has adapted Yak-52 and An-2 aircraft into airborne FPV interceptor drone platforms, expanding counter-UAV capabilities using long-serving Soviet airframes.
TechRadar · Jul 24 Ukraine's heavy bomber drones airdrop ARK-1 mine-laying robots behind Russian lines Ukraine reportedly uses heavy drones to deploy ARK-1 robots carrying anti-tank mines, showing new combinations of aerial and ground systems.
The Economic Times · Jul 24 "Will see deeper engagement": India, Romania to deepen defence cooperation in drones, aerospace India and Romania are set to deepen their partnership, with cooperation expected to expand in areas such as drone technology, aerospace, defence manufacturing and industrial collaboration, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday following President Droupadi Murmu's State Visit to Romania from July 23-25.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24 US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait