Drones

Russia launched a major overnight assault on Ukraine with over 300 drones and more than 30 cruise missiles, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The attack, among the largest this year, reflects a sharp escalation in Russia’s bombing campaign against Ukrainian cities.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warns that Mexican drug cartels are deploying drones loaded with fentanyl and surveillance payloads deep into U.S. territory—up to...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has cleared layers of Pentagon bureaucracy to initiate a rapid drone surge across all branches of the U.S. military, acting under direct orders from President Trump.

China’s National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) has developed a microdrone the size of a mosquito, raising global concerns about surveillance and potential military use. Chinese state media showcased the miniature device on Friday, describing it as ideal for "information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield."

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado warned this week that Venezuela has become the only nation in the Western Hemisphere capable of producing Iranian combat drones. Speaking from hiding due to threats of arrest by the Maduro regime, Machado exposed the growing military ties between Venezuela and Iran, warning that this alliance represents a strategic threat to regional and U.S. security.

Israel has successfully deployed a prototype laser weapon to intercept Hezbollah drones along its northern border.

Admiral James Kilby, the acting Chief of Naval Operations, has expressed concerns over the U.S. Navy's reliance on expensive missile interceptors to counter Houthi drone attacks in the Red Sea.

The rapid evolution of drone warfare in the Ukraine war has led to battles where nearly all combat is conducted by autonomous and semi-autonomous machines, both on the ground and in the air. This shift is bringing the world closer to the concept of “hyperwar,” where human commanders may struggle to react quickly enough to control their machines.

The United States has increased its use of drones in finding fentanyl labs in Mexico, according to a report from The New York Times.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Tuesday that the drones spotted flying over New Jersey and other parts of the country in late 2024 were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). During the first press briefing of President Donald Trump’s second term, Leavitt conveyed a direct statement from the president to address the public's concerns.