US strikes Iran after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter The U.S. military says it completed its airstrikes on Iran after the crash of an American helicopter off Oman that it had blamed on Tehran AAP · Jun 10
'Eye' island photos go viral Local authorities and experts have conducted a drone survey of a mysterious circular island known as Bangkok Post · Jun 10
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow car bomb kills Russian ammunition chief – reports Second car bomb was discovered and blown up by authorities; more panic buying of fuel in Russia as Ukrainian attacks bite. What we know on day 1,568 The Guardian - AU · Jun 10
'More than any other country in the world' - Ukraine wants to be the biggest drone and robot producer worldwide, outstripping China, Russia, and the US combined —Kyiv claims it could build more than 30 million units annually within years Ukraine claims allied funding could help produce millions of military drones annually while expanding deep strike operations inside Russia. TechRadar · Jun 9
The Guardian view on Ukraine and the prospects of peace: time to ramp up the pressure on Putin Editorial: Russia’s ‘spring offensive’ is failing and Kyiv’s drones have brought the war to Moscow and other cities. Europe must strengthen Zelenskyy’s hand further The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares drone cleaning video, asks startups: 'Where's your innovation?' Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, sparked debate by questioning startup innovation. She shared a video of a drone cleaning windows in Bengaluru. Social media users responded with varied opinions. Some raised concerns about job losses due to automation. Others suggested more advanced drone applications for urban management. The discussion highlights differing… The Economic Times · Jun 9
Drone boat rescued two Army aviators after their helicopter went down near coast of Oman A U.S. Navy drone boat rescued two Army aviators after their Apache helicopter went down near the coast of Oman The Independent UK · Jun 9
Drone company DJI’s 1,500W motor started an e-bike power war and now it’s coming to road bikes The Megamo Upon is the first road bike equipped with the controversial 1,500W Avinox motor, but it probably won't be the last Cycling Weekly · Jun 9
Zelenskyy wants to build up pressure on Russia to force Moscow to peace talks In a post on X, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine had signed a drone deal with Latvia after his first talks with the country's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. Euronews · Jun 9
Surveillance drones deployment on US’s Great Lakes raises data collection fears Rights groups and some locals are concerned that Coast Guard program could become a data collection project The Guardian - US · Jun 9
Zelenskiy at regional summit as drone friction hovers President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Estonia for a summit of Baltic and Nordic leaders as a spate of stray Ukrainian drones in the region causes concern. AAP · Jun 9
Ukrainian strikes start fires at oil facilities in Russia and Crimea, officials say Daily Russian attacks have intensified in recent months and Ukraine has hit back with its own drone strikes further into Russian territory, saying these are mainly against military and energy facilities. Euronews · Jun 9
Ukraine: Strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy kill three civilians and injure dozens Ukraine reported fresh civilian casualties on 8 June after Russian drone strikes hit residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. Euronews · Jun 9
4 killed, over 20 injured in a Russian missile attack in Ukraine's Kharkiv region Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv region claimed four lives and injured over twenty, including children, on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Russia reported fending off a drone attack in Sevastopol. This escalation occurs as President Zelensky seeks diplomatic ceasefire talks, with support from European leaders and potential US envoy involvement, despite ongoing Middle… The Times of India · Jun 9
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow car bomb kills Putin’s general overseeing ammunition supplies Russian general Davydov was handling the defence ministry’s missile and artillery wing
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9 Ukraine war briefing: Russia’s Peskov admits ‘certain problems’ with fuel supplies after energy sites targeted Ukrainian forces continue strikes on oil facilities in occupied Crimea and Russia proper; French jet downs drone in Latvian airspace. What we know on day 1,567
Bangkok Post · Jun 8 Survey launched after 'Eye' island photo posts go viral Local authorities and experts have conducted a drone survey of a mysterious circular island known as "The Eye" in Pathum Thani after images of the site went viral on social media, prompting discussion about its potential as a tourist attraction.
MarketBeat · Jun 8 Amprius Insiders Are Selling: Should Investors Be Worried? Amprius Technology is on track to set a new all-time high later this year after it reports Q2 results and guidance. Short interest suggests a squeeze is possible.
AAP · Jun 8 French jet downs drone over Latvia amid Ukraine war A NATO combat jet has shot down a drone after it entered Latvian airspace, the country's military says.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 8 French NATO jets destroy mystery drone over Latvia as Ukraine war intensifies French NATO fighter jets stationed in the Baltic region shot down a drone that had entered Latvian airspace on Monday, marking a rare interception under the alliance’s Baltic Air Policing mission. It follows a series of similar incidents linked to the war in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv step up…
France 24 · Jun 8 French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones straying into the airspace of Russia's…
International Business Times UK · Jun 8 Three Americans Charged With Funding ISIS To Kill US Soldiers With Drones While the Iran War Was Still Hot Three US citizens were arrested for allegedly funding ISIS drone attacks on American troops, following a year-long FBI investigation across Kansas and California.
Euronews · Jun 8 Drone from Russia shot down in eastern Latvia, says Latvia's Foreign Affairs Minister Europe has been on high alert for weeks after a string of drone flyovers into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect and intercept drones violating airspace.
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv ‘recaptures area two times size of Birmingham’ as Zelensky calls Trump envoys Zelensky says he has held a 'positive conversation' with Witkoff and Kushner about ending Putin's invasion