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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iran's cheap drones show either clever planning or collapse and despair (the latter more likely)

Iran's drone attacks during the recent conflict suggest a potential lack of centralized command, indicating either strategic innovation or desperation.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Strike in Iran: for the first time the Scorpion Task Force is also active: what it is and how it operated

The United States has employed a new generation of low-cost attack drones in military action against Iranian targets, marking a strategic evolution in American warfare doctrine.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

US uses Iranian-model drone for the first time to attack Tehran

The US military has announced the use of Iranian-inspired attack drones for the first time in its operations against Iran.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Militarily... What does the downing of the American drone by Iran mean?

An Iranian analyst highlights the implications of Iran's recent downing of an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, indicating its capabilities to target such threats and questioning the operational freedom of drones in the region.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

Centcom reveals: This weapon was used for the first time in Iran's attacks - Defenses were 'overloaded'

U.S. Central Command announced the use of a new, self-developed one-way drone for the first time in an operation against Iran, marking a significant advancement in military technology.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Kim's, 36, videos are attracting attention worldwide โ€“ will this skill revolutionize warfare?

World shotgun shooting champion Kim Leppรคnen argues that shotguns provide a cost-effective way to shoot down drones in modern warfare.

Mar 1 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian drone operator: Latvian soldiers must know how to use drones as well as shooting a weapon

A Ukrainian drone operator emphasizes the importance of Latvian soldiers being proficient in drone operations as the dynamics of modern warfare evolve.

Mar 1 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Here drones hit

An article from VG discusses the impact of drone strikes in various contexts.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Training in Northern Ostrobothnia to Counter Hybrid Influence โ€“ Drone Strikes and Special Forces Involved

A military exercise in Northern Ostrobothnia demonstrated the region's preparedness for hybrid threats, emphasizing the importance of joint training for effective local defense.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Nemesis Brigade reveals details of NATO exercises in Estonia where Ukrainian drones outperformed Alliance troops

Ukrainian forces, including the 412th Nemesis Brigade, showcased superior drone capabilities during NATO exercises in Estonia, outperforming troops from 13 European nations.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Talibani Boomerang... The Pakistan Army's 'Jihad Factory' Has Tasted Its Own Medicine

A serious escalation between Pakistan and the Taliban has unfolded with cross-border drone attacks and airstrikes, signaling a shift from verbal conflicts to open warfare.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

50,000 Dead Russians per Month? No Problem, Says Ukrainian Commander

A Ukrainian commander claims that achieving a goal of 50,000 dead Russian soldiers per month is realistic, highlighting issues within the Russian military leadership.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Flamingo is already operational and frightening the Russians. We discuss the most effective Ukrainian weapons with a military expert

The article discusses the operational effectiveness of Ukrainian drones, specifically the Flamingo, which has been causing significant anxiety among Russian forces.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

ISW: Russian troops are experiencing issues along the entire front line

Russian drone operations face ongoing difficulties across the front line due to disruptions in satellite communications, according to the Institute for Study of War (ISW).

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

The Defense Forces' Intelligence Center: The battlefield in Ukraine is more dangerous than ever before

Estonian Defense Forces' Intelligence Center reports that the battlefield in Ukraine has become unprecedentedly dangerous, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of drones.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Oscar Jonsson on the drone incident: Good actions by the Armed Forces

Oscar Jonsson suggests that an incident involving a drone believed to have come from a Russian vessel near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle indicates significant military activity.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russian FPV drone on fiber optic cable reaches Kharkiv for 1st time since start of full-scale invasion, prosecutor's office says

For the first time since the full-scale invasion, a Russian FPV drone linked to a fiber optic cable has reached Kharkiv, according to local authorities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Announced how many air targets Ukraine has destroyed since the beginning of the large-scale invasion: the number is impressive

Ukrainian military officials reported significant achievements in air defense operations, claiming to have intercepted thousands of missiles and drones since the onset of the conflict.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian fibre-optic FPV drone attacks Kharkiv for the first time โ€“ photos

For the first time during the ongoing conflict, a Russian fibre-optic drone was recorded attacking the city of Kharkiv in Ukraine.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

One drone broke a window and another exploded inside. Ukrainians precisely destroyed a Russian ammunition depot

Ukrainian forces successfully struck a Russian ammunition depot, employing precise drone tactics that involved two dronesโ€”one to create an opening and another to detonatively destroy the target.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Francis Farrell, 28, works at the war front

Francis Farrell, a 28-year-old journalist working for The Kyiv Independent, reflects on the dangers and tragedies of being a war reporter in Ukraine, where he often attends funerals of colleagues and sources.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Harsh Lessons from Ukraine for Finnish Reservists

Finnish reservists are learning valuable lessons from Ukraine about drone warfare and survival tactics.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian soldiers receive bonuses for FPV drone strikes on Ukrainian troops โ€“ Defence Forces of Ukraine's South

Russian soldiers are being incentivized with financial bonuses for successful drone strikes against Ukrainian troops, as reported by the Defence Forces of Ukraine's South.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

"Financial Times": The war in Ukraine has reached a new level

The article discusses the escalation of drone warfare in Ukraine, highlighting the increased risks for military operations near Russian positions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Zelensky warns Belarus can no longer deny involvement as Russian drone systems operate there, says peaceful relations depend on a free leadership and European future

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Belarus can no longer deny its involvement with Russian drone operations aimed at Ukraine, emphasizing the need for democratic leadership for peaceful relations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Ukraine War, 4, changes global military planning

As the Ukraine War enters its fifth year, military planners around the world are adapting to lessons learned from the conflict, particularly regarding the use of drones and artificial intelligence in warfare.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

โ€œWe have reached our end!โ€ Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers destroy several NATO units during military exercises in Estonia

Ukrainian soldiers participating in military exercises in Estonia demonstrated their capabilities by successfully simulating attacks on NATO units.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Interceptor drones down one in three Russian drones โ€“ Ukraine's Air Force

Ukraine's Air Force reports that interceptor drones are successfully destroying one in three Russian drones targeting Ukraine.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Fighting the enemy in the sky with Ukraine's 'drone hunter' unit

The article reports on Ukraine's 'drone hunter' unit, part of the 117th Brigade, engaged in efforts to shoot down Russian drones as part of a broader conflict in the Donbas region.

Feb 23 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Eric Schmidt: The Lord of the Drones

The article discusses Eric Schmidt's significant involvement in drone technology and its implications, overshadowing his personal life headlines.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Eric Schmidt: The Lord of Drones

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, is currently in the news for his personal life, but his contributions and insights related to drone technology in the context of the Ukraine war are of greater significance.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined the drone-warfare fray in Ukraine, SEC filings reveal

Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, is now involved with a Ukrainian startup, Swarmer, that specializes in drone warfare technology.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Human Hunting with Cheap Drones... There is no 'Rear' in Ukraine

The article discusses the rising use of drones in the Ukraine conflict, highlighting tragic incidents of drone strikes that have affected civilians in Kyiv and western Ukraine.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monster from Tarnรณw, killer drones. How Poland intends to defend itself against Russian drones

Poland is developing a multi-layered defense system against Russian drones, integrating electronic warfare and drone interception capabilities.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Are NATO forces 'destroyed' by Ukrainian drone operators? The cruel lessons of the Hedgehog military exercise in Estonia

The NATO military exercise in Estonia revealed vulnerabilities in NATO forces against simulated Ukrainian tactics, raising questions about European military preparedness for evolving warfare.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

"Let people see what Russians are killing with." Death-dealing drone models appeared in Czech squares

Mock-ups of deadly drones have been placed in public squares across Czechia to illustrate the impact of Russian military actions.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

New video shows Ukrainian drone destroying Russian Tornado-S rocket launcher

A new video reveals the destruction of a Russian Tornado-S rocket launcher by a Ukrainian drone in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, highlighting the ongoing conflict and the capabilities of Ukraine's drone forces.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The night hums with drones in Ukraine's death zone

The article describes a tense experience of navigating through a dangerous area in Ukraine at night, amidst the sounds of drones and explosions.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Ukrainians' Response to Russian Drones with Fiber Optics? They Roam with... Scissors

Ukrainian soldiers are using scissors to cut the optical fiber cables of Russian drones as a new form of defense against drone warfare.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

VIDEO: Ukrainian attack drone hits valuable Russian air defense system S-300VM near Mariupol

A Ukrainian attack drone successfully struck a mobile S-300VM air defense system near Mariupol, as seen in social media footage showing the destruction of expensive Russian military hardware.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
World

Report from the drone war in the Ukrainian Donbas / Dude, I just ordered a uniform for the coffin

The article provides an on-the-ground perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Donbas region, focusing on the increasing use of drones in warfare.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian drones strike Russian air defence system with range of up to 10 km in Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian drones successfully targeted a Russian mobile air defence system in Donetsk Oblast, showcasing the effectiveness of Ukraine's unmanned capabilities against Russian forces.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The 'sacrificial' drone that changes warfare: what it is and how the One Way Effector works

The article discusses the development of the One Way Effector drone system by France's DGA and MBDA, which is designed to enhance military capabilities in modern warfare.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Investigation: How Russian drones exploit European technologies to strike Ukraine, and beyond

A joint investigative report reveals how Russian drones utilize European components, highlighting a significant issue in drone warfare concerning the supply chain of advanced technologies.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

They will defend the northernmost Nordics - learning drone warfare in Karlsborg

Swedish military experts at Karlsborg Garrison are training in drone warfare to prepare for potential conflicts in the Arctic region.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Ukraine to train German troops โ€“ media

Ukraine is set to assist in the training of German troops, focusing on drone warfare and modern military command technologies.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

The US Drone Hunters Prepare for Battle Against Iran

The article discusses the advancements and preparations of the US military, particularly in drone warfare, in response to threats from Iran.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

US Drone Hunters Prepare for Battle Against Iran

The article discusses the evolution and current use of 70mm rockets by the U.S. military, particularly in the context of drone warfare and potential encounters with Iran.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Lessons from the Drone War

The article discusses how Estonia needs to prepare for modern warfare involving drones, as demonstrated by the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Lessons from Maneuvers: How the Ukrainians Taught NATO a Lesson

Ukrainian drone pilots have revealed significant shortcomings in NATO's military practices during recent maneuvers, prompting Germany and other NATO nations to rethink their approach to drone warfare.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:56 UTC

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