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What are plastic landmines, and can AI help detect it? Researchers develop AI method to identify hidden explosives using drones

A new study explains how researchers developed a machine-learning system that uses drones and AI to detect plastic landmines that are difficult to find with standard equipment. The technique focuses on scatterable PFM-1 mines and aims to support humanitarian demining operations by improving early surveys, reducing risks, and helping trained…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Replacing warships with drones is not an upgrade in capability

Britain’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP) marks a significant shift in military priorities. Over four years, an additional £15 billion will take spending up to £298 billion overall.

The Conversation · Jun 30

🥵 Use a drone as a fan? ☀️ 🪭 Millions of people have thought about it, and lots actually did it, but which would be best?

The world is hotter than ever – why not just get your drone to hover over your head? These people did (but you can do it better)

Digital Camera World · Jun 30

Half a million Russian troops killed in Ukraine war as drones cause havoc

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The Independent UK · Jun 30

Vladimir Putin reveals shocking truth: Russia is suffering fuel crisis due to Ukrainian drone strikes, filling stations are shut, no sales to private motorists

Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Sunday ​at a meeting with government ministers and other officials that Ukrainian drone strikes had triggered fuel shortages in some regions, but said that Russia was dealing with ​them.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Russian soldiers ‘surviving average of 20 minutes when they reach frontline due to drone attacks’

GCHQ estimates that half a million Russian troops have been killed - and increasingly this due to drone warfare on the frontline

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Russia's Fuel Crisis Explained: Petrol Stations Erupt in Violence as Drivers Wait in Queues for 13 Hours

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are causing severe fuel shortages, long queues, and economic strain in Russia. Explore the broader impact on Russia's domestic economy and daily life.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Russian Soliders Reportedly Have 20-35 Minutes To Live While in Front Lines Before Ukrainian Drones Strike

Explore how drone warfare is transforming the battlefield in Ukraine, with Russian soldiers reportedly surviving just 20 to 35 minutes on the front lines. Discover the impact of unmanned aerial systems on modern combat tactics and the human cost of this ongoing conflict.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

What does Labour’s new £15bn defence investment plan mean for Scotland?

KEIR Starmer set out the £15 billion defence investment plan (Dip) in a major speech at a drone factory in England today ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

NATO chief Mark Rutte welcomes UK's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan

The announcement follows months of wrangling within the government over the resources required to modernise the UK's armed forces in the face of rising threats, including from Russia.

Euronews · Jun 30