Ukrainian drone strikes kill 1 and spark fire at oil facility in Russia A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded nine others in Russia’s Oryol region overnight, officials said Sunday The Independent UK · Jun 14
Lebanon reports strikes on south, east as Israel issues broad evacuation warnings Israeli forces struck southern Lebanon, prompting evacuations from Nabatieh and over 20 other areas. This comes as the US and Iran near a deal to end the Middle East war, potentially including Lebanon. Hezbollah reported drone attacks and clashes with Israeli troops. Lebanon faces a critical juncture as leaders call… The Economic Times · Jun 14
Ukraine drone warfare to force Australian reckoning As the Ukraine conflict supercharges drone warfare, there are calls for Australia to overhaul its sluggish and risk-averse defence procurement process. AAP · Jun 13
'A breathtaking spectacle' — Watch the jaw-dropping 33,600-LED mesh formed entirely by Chinese drones that smashed 3 world records China set three Guinness World Records after 33,615 drones created a giant aerial display featuring cultural imagery above Sichuan. TechRadar · Jun 13
Ukraine's drones hit Russian industrial facilities Ukraine has continued to strike at Russian industrial facilities with drones including a hit on a vital chemical plant. AAP · Jun 13
Ukraine used ten AI-controlled ‘Terminator’ drones to kill Russian soldiers two years ago, marking first autonomous killings of humans — autonomous killer quadcopters left ‘everything dead’ says senior Ukrainian defense industry figure A watershed moment occurred on the battlefields of Ukraine in 2024 when 10 fully autonomous AI-controlled quadcopter drones were sent to the front lines against Russia with ‘Terminator Mode’ engaged. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 13
Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in southern Russia and triggers fire at sea terminal A Ukrainian drone attack has killed one person and injured three in Russia’s Krasnodar region, according to local officials The Independent UK · Jun 13
Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns of growing threat As drone-related security concerns rise across Europe, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is calling for permanent protection of the Bundestag and other constitutional bodies while authorities expand the country's counter-drone capabilities. Euronews · Jun 13
Trump's seven objectives that remain unfulfilled as officials say Iran war could soon end America is close to a deal with Iran to end the ongoing war. President Trump announced a memorandum of understanding is expected soon. However, many of the initial goals set for the conflict appear unmet. The war has impacted the global economy and strained alliances. The article examines the stated… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy boosts army wages and seeks foreign recruits to counter manpower shortage Frontline soldiers to get better salaries and revised fixed-term contracts; Putin reacts to Ukraine’s increasing drone strikes. What we know on day 1,571 The Guardian - AU · Jun 13
Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor reports An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala claimed to have breached FBI drones and threatened to target the 2026 World Cup, monitoring group SITE said Friday. France 24 · Jun 12
Pokemon Go Popularity Accidentally Helps the Military? Pokemon Go is in the news for the worst reason possible. And, you’re going to want to sit down before you read this story. This week, DroneXL reported that the company who now owns the game’s date is flogging it off to defense contractors. Niantic Spatial is the proud owner… The Mary Sue · Jun 12
Trump blames Iran for attacking Indian ships amid New Delhi fury over US attack that killed three Indian sailors TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday implicated Iran in alleged drone attacks against Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid growing anger in New Delhi over American missile strikes against vessels that killed three Indian sailors. The Times of India · Jun 12
The path to SAFE II: inside the struggle to revamp Europe's defence financing tool EU policymakers are weighing a SAFE II defence financing tool, with Eastern-flank states pushing for grants over loans. But the final SAFE I uptake, the development of the European defence industry, Ukraine's battlefield-driven tech edge and shifting warfare scenarios are shaping what comes next. Euronews · Jun 12
The Economic Times · Jun 12 ‘Totally unacceptable’: Trump condemns Iran 'drone attack on Indian ships President Trump condemned Iran for an alleged drone attack on Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the incident "totally unacceptable." He also criticized Iran's communication regarding a separate deal, calling them "dishonorable people" who do not deal in good faith. Trump urged Iran to "get their act together,…
Radio France Internationale · Jun 12 Sudan rights groups blame RSF paramilitary for drone strikes that hit civilians Drone strikes blamed on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed at least 23 civilians and wounded 19 others in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid, local monitoring groups have said, as the use of armed drones continues to spread across the country in its more than three-year war.
The Economic Times · Jun 12 Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare Ukraine's military is integrating artificial intelligence into its defense systems, anticipating a future "war of operating systems" with Russia within three to five years. AI is already enhancing drone operations, combat planning, and data analysis, with a goal to unify weapons and data into a single, coordinated network. This technological…
Digital Camera World · Jun 12 Bokeh Face: Is pop-up flash DEAD? Plus 360 camera drones and how to choose a macro lens, in our latest podcast Godox and co have brought back pocket flashes, but why did cameras ditch pop-ups? We also chat DJI and Antigravity's 360 drones, plus how to pick a new (or old!) macro lens
The Conversation · Jun 12 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…
Euronews · Jun 12 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 · Jun 12 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Fuel shortages hit Russian-occupied Crimea as Kyiv steps up drone attacks Witnesses report petrol stations are running dry as Ukraine targets supply lines
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 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.
Bangkok Post · Jun 12 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.
France 24 · Jun 12 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…