Starmer hails ‘game-changing’ investment as delayed defence plan to be unveiled The Dip will focus on ramping up the UK’s use of drones and autonomous weapons. Evening Standard · Jun 29
JetBlue pilot reports hitting a drone as he was landing in New York City The pilot told air traffic control that the drone hit just above the cockpit The Independent UK · Jun 29
JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as plane approached JFK airport to land Monday morning A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as he approached JFK International Airport to land in New York Monday morning The Independent UK · Jun 29
Drone loaded with heroin crashes in Pakistan's Punjab en route to India A drone allegedly being used to smuggle narcotics into India crashed near the India-Pakistan border in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said on Monday. The Times of India · Jun 29
Indian Army to expand drone fleet, raise Baaz Battalions to boost surveillance capability: COAS General Upendra Dwivedi General Dwivedi said the new initiative will build upon existing Remotely Piloted Aircraft Flights and create a dedicated pool of trained personnel to operate and manage drone systems across the battlefield ecosystem. The Economic Times · Jun 29
'They Will Experience Hell': Iran Bombs 8 US Military Bases After Trump Threatens to Wipe Nation 'Off the Map' Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating tensions following President Trump's warning of potential military action. International Business Times UK · Jun 29
Ukrainian drones crashing in Nato territory a ‘small price to pay’ says Estonia IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 29
Putin Admits Fuel Shortages In Russia As Ukraine Keeps Hitting Key Infrastructure Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted there are fuel shortages in the country as Ukraine keeps hitting key energy infrastructure with increased drone strikes. International Business Times · Jun 29
Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 8, wound 35 in Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones have killed at least eight civilians and injured 35 others The Independent UK · Jun 29
Ukraine's battered energy grid braces for 'intense heat' as extreme temperatures head east Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine's energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022, causing tens of billions of euros worth of damage and leading to frequent power outages. Euronews · Jun 29
What will the Navy’s modern uncrewed vessels look like and what will replace the destroyers? The new defence investment plan (Dip) means the Navy will plan uncrewed, drone-compatible vessels The Independent UK · Jun 29
Stray Ukrainian drones crashing onto Nato soil are price worth paying to defeat Putin, says Estonian foreign minister ‘We are not saying to Ukraine to stop it,’ said Margus Tsahkna The Independent UK · Jun 29
What do you do if flying your drone is banned? 5 genius aerial photography alternatives to beat no-fly zones and go viral There are lots of places where drone flying is banned and getting permission is impractical – this creator came up with five quick solutions Digital Camera World · Jun 29
Putin rejects Ukraine's truce proposal, vows to fight until Russia achieves territorial goals President Putin firmly dismissed Ukraine's ceasefire request, insisting that military actions will persist until Donbas and Novorossiya are fully liberated. He pointed to Ukraine's troop shortages and the success of Russian offensive operations as justification for his stance. Despite recognizing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian targets, he maintained their limited… The Times of India · Jun 29
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29 Putin admits Ukrainian drone strikes are driving Russian fuel shortages President says attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ problems but that they are ‘not critical’
International Business Times UK · Jun 29 US Fighter Pilot Claims 'Jellyfish' UFO Swarm Appeared Moments Before His Jet Was Shot Down Over Iran A US pilot claims his aircraft was surrounded by a 'jellyfish' swarm before being shot down over Iran, sparking debates on UFOs and advanced drone warfare.
Euronews · Jun 29 Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show Thousands gathered in Brussels for the US Embassy's "Freedom 250" celebration, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence with senior Belgian, US and NATO officials in attendance.
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky mocks Putin’s failure to capture Donbas ‘15 times already’ Putin admits fuel supply problems have created shortages in Russia as Kyiv continues attacks on his oil refineries
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Iran-US war latest: Trump sends envoys to Qatar despite Tehran ruling out peace talks Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff are travelling to represent the US
The Times of India · Jun 29 Fuel crunch in Russia: Putin admits 'certain shortage' as Ukrainian drone attacks batter Russia’s energy infrastructure Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Sunday, acknowledged that sustained Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure have caused fuel shortages in several regions, while insisting the disruptions are manageable and vowing to continue Moscow's military campaign.
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Oil Price Today (June 29): Crude oil rises after renewed US-Iran strikes. What lies ahead? US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran would "no longer exist" if the US were "forced" to resume the war. "United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The Times of India · Jun 29 Watch: Huge plume of black smoke billows from Russian refinery after Ukraine drone attack Ukrainian drone strikes sparked a major fire at one of southern Russia's largest oil refineries overnight, as Kyiv continued its campaign targeting Russia's energy infrastructure.
The Times of India · Jun 29 What is Article 5 of US-Iran MoU, and why has it become the flashpoint in Hormuz crisis? A key provision of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding governing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz has ignited a new military confrontation. Both nations accuse each other of violating the agreement after recent strikes around the vital waterway. The dispute centers on Article 5, which Iran claims grants it…
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Putin says Russia will press on with front-line campaign regardless of Ukraine proposals President Putin declared Russia's intent to fully capture four Ukrainian regions, dismissing a Ukrainian proposal for a ceasefire as a tactic to ease pressure on its forces. He emphasized the need to bolster air defenses against Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russia's oil industry, while asserting these strikes do not impact…
France 24 · Jun 28 Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt talks after fresh US strikes Iran launched fresh drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday after new US air strikes, warning that it would completely halt negotiations and close the Strait of Hormuz again if the attacks continue.