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Even small EU nations go big on arms production

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026 · Technology

NICOSIA, Cyprus — There’s a chance the dreaded buzz of propellers heard on Ukrainian battlefields is coming from drones built in a country with a population of just…

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Russia: Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and wounded at least 50 more as they celebrated New Year’s in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson…

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Iran seizes an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 · Finance

TEHRAN, Iran — TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media said Friday. Mojtaba Ghahramani, a…

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How Russian drones targeting civilians are turning one Ukrainian city into a ‘human safari’

November 27, 2025November 28, 2025 · Technology

KHERSON, Ukraine — When Olena Horlova leaves home or drives through town outside the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, she fears that she’s a target. She believes that…

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This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers

November 12, 2025November 13, 2025 · Technology

AALBORG, Denmark (AP) — In a warehouse more than 1,500 kilometers (900 miles) from Ukraine’s capital, workers in northern Denmark painstakingly piece together anti-drone devices. Some of the…

Read more This anti-drone technology is used on the Ukrainian battlefield and in NATO airspace after flyovers
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 drone

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 drone

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 · Breaking News

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed early Sunday they shot down another American-made MQ-9 drone flying over the country,…

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Canada faces more allegations of drone use as scandal widens

Canada faces more allegations of drone use as scandal widens

July 28, 2024July 28, 2024 · Breaking News

MARSEILLE, France — Embattled Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman apologized to her players Sunday and pledged to cooperate with an investigation into the drone-spying scandal at the…

Read more Canada faces more allegations of drone use as scandal widens
NATO member Romania says more Russian drone debris from the Ukraine war has landed on its territory

NATO member Romania says more Russian drone debris from the Ukraine war has landed on its territory

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 · World News

BUCHAREST, Romania — Debris from what is believed to be a Russian drone landed in a rural area of Romania, the country’s Defense Ministry said Thursday, in the…

Read more NATO member Romania says more Russian drone debris from the Ukraine war has landed on its territory
On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers

On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 · US News

NEW YORK — A fleet of drones patrolling New York City’s beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside…

Read more On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers
On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers

On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 · Technology

NEW YORK — A fleet of drones patrolling New York City’s beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside…

Read more On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers
Meet Ukraine’s small but lethal weapon lifting morale: unmanned sea drones packed with explosives

Meet Ukraine’s small but lethal weapon lifting morale: unmanned sea drones packed with explosives

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 · Technology

Uncrewed, remote-controlled boats have been around since the end of World War II. Late last century, technological innovations broadened their potential uses. Lethal, advanced sea drones developed and…

Read more Meet Ukraine’s small but lethal weapon lifting morale: unmanned sea drones packed with explosives
Shelling kills 14 in Russia's city of Belgorod following Moscow's aerial attacks across Ukraine

Shelling kills 14 in Russia's city of Belgorod following Moscow's aerial attacks across Ukraine

December 30, 2023December 30, 2023 · Breaking News

Shelling in the center of the Russian border city of Belgorod killed 14 people, including two children, and wounded 108 others Saturday, Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said. Russian…

Read more Shelling kills 14 in Russia's city of Belgorod following Moscow's aerial attacks across Ukraine
US and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea

US and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 · Breaking News

LONDON — A U.S. warship shot down 14 suspected attack drones over the Red Sea on Saturday, and a Royal Navy destroyer downed another drone that was targeting…

Read more US and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea
An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP

An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP

November 25, 2023November 25, 2023 · Finance

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire came under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean as Israel wages…

Read more An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP
Britain, France and Germany say they will keep their nuclear and missiles sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany say they will keep their nuclear and missiles sanctions on Iran

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 · World News

VIENNA — Britain, France and Germany announced Thursday they will keep their sanctions on Iran related to the Mideast country’s atomic program and development of ballistic missiles. The…

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Iran unveils armed drone resembling America’s MQ-9 Reaper and says it could potentially reach Israel

Iran unveils armed drone resembling America’s MQ-9 Reaper and says it could potentially reach Israel

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 · Technology

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled a drone on Tuesday resembling America’s armed MQ-9 Reaper, claiming that the aircraft is capable of staying airborne for 24 hours…

Read more Iran unveils armed drone resembling America’s MQ-9 Reaper and says it could potentially reach Israel
Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says

Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 · Finance

The U.S. Navy says Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, firing shots at one of them This is a locator map…

Read more Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says
Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia again

Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia again

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 · World News

KYIV, Ukraine — Drones struck inside Russia’s border with Ukraine on Tuesday in the second day of attacks exposing the vulnerability of some of Moscow’s most important military…

Read more Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia again
India, US armies hold exercises close to China border

India, US armies hold exercises close to China border

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 · Breaking News

AULI, India — Indian and U.S. troops on Tuesday participated in a high-altitude training exercise in a cold, mountainous terrain near India’s disputed border with China, at a…

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Report: Norway sentences Russian for flying drone

Report: Norway sentences Russian for flying drone

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 · World News

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A 34-year-old Russian was sentenced to 90 days in prison on Wednesday for flying a drone and thereby breaching sanctions which came into force after…

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