Proposed law would permit military bases to take down unapproved drones.
In late 2023, an event at Langley Air Force Base involving numerous drones showcased significant surveillance capabilities. Military officials, however, questioned their authority to take down these unmanned aircraft within U.S. borders. A new bipartisan bill, referred to as “Counteracts,” aims to address this issue. It seeks to designate more bases and facilities as “covered […]
Arizona’s new law targets drug-smuggling drones at the southern border.
The recent legislation in Arizona empowers law enforcement to shoot down drones suspected of smuggling drugs along the US-Mexico border. This law, which received bipartisan support in the state’s legislature, took effect after being signed on April 18th. It allows for the targeting of drones that are believed to be engaged in illegal activities within […]
Drones from Russia strike Ukraine after the Kremlin rejects a truce offer.
Kiev, Ukraine (AP) – Russia has carried out nighttime attacks involving over 100 Sharp and Decoy drones in Ukraine, as reported by the Ukrainian Air Force on Monday. This comes after Russia declined an unconditional 30-day ceasefire following three years of conflict. From the Kremlin, there hasn’t been any response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s […]
India claims Pakistan is using around 400 drones to target cities and military bases.
India has accused Pakistani forces of launching attacks involving around 400 drones targeting various locations, including cities, military bases, and places of worship, on Thursday night. Indian officials stated that they intercepted numerous drones coming from Pakistani territory, asserting that they encountered these drones in regions like Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat. The […]
India and Pakistan Assert They Have Downed Each Other’s Drones Amid Ongoing Kashmir Conflict
The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan escalated on Thursday, with both nations accusing each other of employing drones to strike military targets. Each side also claimed they were capable of countering these drone attacks. Pakistan’s Army reported that they successfully intercepted 25 Israeli-made Harop drones launched from India overnight. Sadly, a civilian lost their […]
Pakistani troops shoot down 25 drones sent by India
India conducted strikes using Israeli-made Harop drones against Pakistan overnight. The Pakistani army reported that they managed to intercept 25 of these drones, according to army spokesperson General Ahmad Sharif, who spoke to the Associated Press. However, debris from one drone that crashed in Sindh resulted in one civilian death and injuries to another. Additionally, […]
Pakistan claims it downed drones from India the day after attacks.
Pakistan reported shooting down an Indian drone just a day after India launched a strike on territory it controls, as per the Associated Press. The report indicated that Pakistani forces claimed the drone, which they identified as Indian, was brought down by four soldiers. A military spokesperson from Pakistan stated that several drones made in […]
Moscow airports shut down as Ukrainian drones strike the city for the second consecutive night | Russia
Ukrainian drones have prompted temporary airport closures in Moscow as preparations unfold for a major military parade commemorating the end of World War II, which is likely to attract international leaders. This follows coordinated attacks on the lead-up to the annual May 9 Victory Day parade, marking 80 years since the Allies triumphed over Nazi […]
Long Island launches drones in desperate search for missing Democrat Petros Krommidas
Nassau County launched a drone in an aerial exploration of the missing Long Island Democratic candidate whose car and clothing were found near a local beach, officials said Thursday. Petros Clomidas, who is running for a seat on the Nassau MP's committee, disappeared on April 23 when he was trained in Long Beach, officers said. […]
Ukraine war briefing: Chinese making drones in Russia, Zelenskyy says | Ukraine
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador to Beijing after Volodymie Zelensky said that Chinese citizens were working at Russian drone production sites and were probably using “stolen” Chinese technology. The Ukrainian president said on Tuesday: “I have asked Ukrainian security services to forward information on the Chinese side of a broader nature about Chinese […]