Drones

Artificial Intelligence March 23

Iran looks to AI to weather Western sanctions, help military to fight 'on the cheap'

Iran is looking to AI to beef up its military and bolster its economy in the face of import blockades and Western sanctions on the Islamic republic.

Japan March 19

Drones examine Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear reactor for the first time

Images taken by miniature drones deep inside a badly damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant reveal displaced control equipment and misshapen materials.

Mexico March 14

Pentagon commander warns of 'alarming' number of drone incursions at US-Mexico border

Gen. Gregory M. Guillot said Thursday that there are probably over a thousand drone incursions at the U.S.-Mexico border every month, though the exact number is unknown.

VIDEO March 11

US, allies shot down at least 28 Iran-backed Houthi drones

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the large-scale Red Sea attack from the Houthis, as President Biden asks for $850 billion for the 2025 defense budget.

Artificial Intelligence March 10

Pentagon seeks low-cost AI drones to bolster Air Force: Here are the companies competing for the opportunity

Only Boeing has shown the plane it submitted for its Pentagon proposal, while others have shown some potential AI capabilities in existing craft.

Japan February 28

Drone aims to examine Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear reactor for the first time

A tiny drone was flown into a damaged reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, aiming to examine areas where previous robots couldn't reach.

OPINION February 28

My Chinese drone ban is a big win for US national security but CCP tech still poses major threats

Think of every drone made in Communist China just like their spy balloon. Each can gather data or carry harmful payloads across our military installations and target critical infrastructure.

Georgia February 13

Funerals begin in Georgia for 3 soldiers killed in drone strike on Jordan military base

Funerals begin this week for three Army Reserve soldiers killed in a recent drone strike on the American military base Tower 22 in Jordan by an Iran-backed militia group.

Europe February 12

Moldova to destroy explosives found in Shahed drone near Ukraine border

Moldova authorities have announced plans to destroy explosives found in a crashed Shahed drone. The drone parts were discovered near the Ukraine border.

VIDEO February 7

Video claims to show Ukraine drone strike on Russian vessel

Russia's Black Sea Fleet suffered significant losses over the five months following the collapse of the U.N.-brokered grain deal as Ukraine staked a strong claim over major routes through the Black Sea. (Video: East2West)