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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian drone manufacturer starts producing UAVs with Czech company โ€“ photo

Ukrainian drone manufacturer Ukrainska Bavovna has partnered with Czech company Pavetra Aerospace for the development and production of new UAVs.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Company producing drones for Ukraine set on fire in Czechia โ€“ video

A drone production facility in Pardubice, Czechia, was set ablaze in what authorities are investigating as a deliberate arson linked to protests against Israeli arms support.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Czech drone facility making weapons for Ukraine set on fire, investigation underway

A fire at a Czech drone production facility linked to weapons for Ukraine is under investigation as a potential terrorist act.

Mar 21 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Zelensky: Ukraine has started drone production in Norway

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Ukraine has begun drone production in Norway as part of an agreement signed last year.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Helium Has Shaken the World... Iranian Attacks on Qatar Put the Tech Industry on Life Support

An Iranian missile and drone attack on Qatar's largest gas plant has disrupted helium production, significantly impacting the global tech industry.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Attack at Gigantic Facility: - Can Lead to a Very Difficult Situation, Especially for Europe

An Iranian drone attack has struck the Ras Laffan refinery in Qatar, a major LNG production site, raising concerns about gas supply and prices in Europe.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

SEN WICKER: Ending Chinaโ€™s drone dominance with a made-in-America revival

Senator Wicker emphasizes the need for America to revitalize its small drone production in light of heightened competition from China and the evolving demands of modern warfare.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine wants 'drone deal' with US worth tens of billions of dollars โ€“ Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his desire for a long-term drone production agreement with the United States valued between $35-50 billion.

Mar 15 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Made in UK: Ukrainian drone company to open first UK plant to boost production

A Ukrainian drone company is set to establish its first production plant in the UK to enhance its production capacity.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Ukraine and Romania sign an agreement on drone production

Ukraine and Romania have signed a joint agreement to initiate the production of drones.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Ukraine and Romania agree to produce drones

Ukraine and Romania have signed an agreement to collaborate on drone production, enhancing regional defense capabilities.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Ukraine and Romania will seek joint drone production

Ukraine and Romania signed a memorandum to collaborate on joint drone production as part of NATO cooperation during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Bucharest.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine waiting for US to sign proposed drone production deal, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the need for U.S. approval to finalize a drone production agreement amid ongoing military challenges.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Iranian general served with suspicion for supplying Russia with Shahed engines and helping it launch drone production

Ukrainian authorities have accused Iranian general Abdollah Mehrabi of supplying components to Russia for the production of Shahed-136 drones.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Czech Drones Will Carry Weapons. Primoco is Preparing a New Product and Expanding Production

Czech drone manufacturer Primoco is set to expand its production capabilities with new weaponized drone models.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

The Armament of Global Car Manufacturers Continues. Volkswagen's Niche Models Are Replaced by Armored Vehicles

Volkswagen is pivoting to military production in response to underutilized factory capacity, mirroring similar moves by other car manufacturers like Renault that are exploring drone production.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why Americans and the CIA fund the production of 'Kamikaze Drones' in Germany

Germany is rapidly rearming, with significant investments from American backers, including the CIA, in its defense industry.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Turkey Starts Production of Its Own Developed Interceptor Drone for Ukraine

Turkey has unveiled a modular tactical drone, the Bullet, developed for Ukraine by Degree-Trans LLC at the Enforce Tac 2026 exhibition in Germany.

Mar 7 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Latvia is Developing Anti-Drone Missile System: 'Frankenburg Technologies' Promises Hundreds of 'Mark-1' Missiles This Year

Frankenburg Technologies is set to begin mass production of the 'Mark-1' anti-drone missiles this year, supported by a 30 million euro investment and collaboration with the Latvian armed forces.

Mar 7 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Kurdish officials in Iraq: US-controlled oil field closed after attack

A drone attack by an illegal group in Iraq has led to the closure of a US-controlled oil field in the Kurdistan region, impacting oil production.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Reuters: Emergency meeting at the White House to address 'ammunition depletion'

The US government plans to hold an emergency meeting with major arms manufacturers to discuss accelerating weapons production amid depleting stockpiles due to military engagements.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Kaja Kallas: The EU's stockpile of anti-drones is not infinite

Kaja Kallas emphasized the limitations of the EU's drone defense production capabilities due to high global demand during a video call with foreign ministers from the EU and Gulf states.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Iran War: Why Hezbollah attacked Cyprus, the two trends

A drone strike attributed to Hezbollah targeted the British RAF base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, amid tensions over Iran's missile production and geopolitical maneuvering.

Mar 5 โ€ข 03:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Drones, technology, hacks, and prayers

Iran is a major military power with an extensive arsenal of drones, including daily production of Shahed-type UAVs and growing drone capabilities in Venezuela.

Mar 5 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

IDF says they have attacked several Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The IDF has conducted a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including rocket launching sites and a drone production facility.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

India slashes gas supply to industries โ€“ Reuters

India has reduced its natural gas supply to industries in response to anticipated constraints following Qatarโ€™s production halt due to drone attacks.

Mar 3 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

More snow in the house: Now the price of gas has risen โ€“ Finland is already suffering on one side

The price of liquefied natural gas has sharply increased following Qatar's production halt due to drone strikes, posing a threat to energy security in Finland, which relies on LNG imports.

Mar 3 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
World

Australia's Middle East military HQ hit in Iranian drone attack, Qatar halts LNG production

Iranian drone attacks have targeted Australia's military HQ in the Middle East, as tensions escalate with the US calling for more strikes against Iran.

Mar 3 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Iranian drone strikes shut down Qatar LNG production facilities, as energy prices surge

Iranian drone strikes have halted Qatar's LNG production, impacting global energy markets and raising concerns about supply disruptions.

Mar 3 โ€ข 02:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
World

Live: Australia's Middle East military HQ hit in Iranian drone attack, Qatar halts LNG production

The Iranian drone attack on Australia's Middle East military HQ has escalated tensions in the region, with the US administration signaling more significant military action against Iran.

Mar 3 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Qatar Shoots Down Combat Bombers from Iran, LNG Production Halted Due to Drone Attack

Qatar's Defense Ministry reported the downing of two Iranian Su-24 bombers amid rising tensions, leading to a halt in LNG production due to drone attacks.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Two Iranian drones halt 20% of global liquefied natural gas production

Two Iranian drones targeted a QatarEnergy facility, leading to the suspension of LNG production and significant impacts on global energy supplies.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

European Gas Surges Nearly 50% After Qatar Energy Halts LNG Production

European gas prices skyrocketed by nearly 50% following Qatar Energy's announcement of a halt in LNG production due to Iranian drone attacks.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Strike on Saudi Aramco facilities โ€“ Ras Tanura refinery closed

Saudi Aramco has closed the Ras Tanura refinery following a drone attack, which significantly impacts oil production in the region.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems unveils which drones will roll off its UK plant

Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems has announced the production plans for its new drone manufacturing facility in the UK, focusing on supplying the Ukrainian military.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Russia Significantly Increased Purchases of Optical Fiber Needed for Drones from China Last Year

Russia has significantly ramped up its purchases of optical fiber from China due to the cessation of domestic production following drone attacks on its manufacturing facilities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Ukrainian drone manufacturer opens factory

A Ukrainian drone manufacturer has opened a new factory to enhance its production capabilities amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

1st Ukrainian drone factory starts production in UK, Zaluzhnyi says

Ukraine's first defense factory in the UK has commenced production of UAVs, reflecting strategic integration into the British defense sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian gas production facility halts operations after Russian drone attack on Kharkiv Oblast

A Ukrainian gas production facility operated by Naftogaz Group has suspended operations due to a Russian drone attack in Kharkiv Oblast.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Missile plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic targeted in attack โ€“ photos, video

A missile production plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic was attacked, reportedly by drones from Ukraine, causing damage to several workshops.

Feb 20 โ€ข 22:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Drone strikes Russian ballistic missile factory over 1,300 km from Ukraine's border, media reports

A drone strike targeted the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant in the Udmurt Republic of Russia, a key facility for missile production, including weapons used in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Feb 20 โ€ข 22:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Five European countries join forces for low-cost drone production

Defense ministers from Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the UK announced a joint initiative to develop low-cost autonomous drones to enhance NATO's air defense capabilities against Russia.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

SBU strikes chemical factory used for explosives production deep inside Russia

The Security Service of Ukraine executed a drone strike on a chemicals plant in Perm Krai, Russia, that is involved in producing materials for explosives.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian TAF Industries develops new interceptor and prepares Octopus drone for mass production

Ukrainian company TAF Industries is developing a high-speed interceptor drone and preparing its Octopus drone for mass production to combat loitering munitions.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

France Lags Behind Russia, Renault Could Change That: Preparing for Army Production

Renault is venturing into drone production, confirming plans for military manufacturing, yet emphasizes it does not intend to become a major player in the defense industry.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Volodymyr Zelensky visited the joint German and Ukrainian drone manufacturing company

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the newly established drone manufacturing facility in Germany, celebrating the production of multifunctional drones amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

Germany has started joint drone production with Ukraine, Zelensky visited the factory

Germany has initiated a joint venture with Ukraine to produce drones, highlighted by a visit from President Zelensky.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: German-Ukrainian Drone Production for the Front Begins

A new German-Ukrainian defense company plans to produce at least 10,000 drones by the end of the year to support Ukraine's military efforts against the Russian invasion.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Zelensky visited the Ukrainian-German drone production facility

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a joint Ukrainian-German drone production facility and received the first jointly produced attack drone.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Live Blog on Security Conference: Pistorius and Zelensky Praise German Drone Production

Pistorius and Zelensky commend the German drone production during a visit to a factory in Bavaria as part of the Munich Security Conference activities.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:08 UTC

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