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Israel's military action not enough to stop Hezbollah drones, security official says
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (161+ words) Israel has no military solution to the Hezbollah drone threat even if troops occupy all of south Lebanon, Israeli reports said. A security source told Israel's Kan public broadcaster that a political breakthrough is needed, as occupation will not solve…...
UK fast track APKWS for Middle East drone interception
47+ min ago (500+ words) The RAF cannot wait for the DIP to respond to the immediate threat that attack drones pose. RAF IX Squadron will launch the APKWS weapon from Eurofighter Typhoons to counter uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) that pose a threat in Middle…...
Netanyahu says Israel facing challenge of neutralizing FPV drones
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (245+ words) Speaking at the start of a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was "holding territory, clearing territory, protecting Israel's communities, but also fighting an enemy that is trying to outsmart us". "We are facing the…...
Ukraine brings lessons learned to NATO C-UAS exercise
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (150+ words) Unmanned airspace NATO operators have integrated Ukrainian drone experience into training in southern Sweden, where Ukrainian specialists supported counter-drone learning, Red Team activity and seminars on modern drone warfare. The AURORA 26 exercise, Sweden's first Aurora exercise as a NATO ally,…...
This Tiny Rafael System Gives UAVs Their Own Electronic Shield
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (98+ words) The Defense Post Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has shrunk electronic warfare down to drone scale with "STORM SHIELD," a self-protection system designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Built as a lightweight suite, STORM SHIELD is intended to help drones defend…...
Ukraine is turning GTA V into a drone warfare training tool
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (123+ words) A Ukrainian drone training center has transformed GTA V into a custom FPV combat simulator, using modified game mechanics and urban combat scenarios to help train drone operators for modern battlefield conditions shaped by the war with Russia....
NIOA expands counter-drone program
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (381+ words) Australian defence company NIOA has partnered with engineering and technology firm Hydrix to support the development of sovereign counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. The agreement will see Hydrix provide electronic design and development support for NIOA's telemetry-capable Inert…...
German drones for Ukraine to receive "express updates" directly on the battlefield
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (293+ words) May 18 2026, 03: 15 AM284views STARK and IBM have created a system for rapid drone software updates in combat zones. The technology allows drones to be adapted for specific missions. The German company STARK, together with IBM Germany, presented the STARK Continuum powered by…...
Qineti Q supports APKWS missile integration on RAF Typhoon fighters for Middle East counter-drone operations
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (574+ words) Qineti Q said it supported the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Air Force and BAE Systems in the rapid integration and testing of laser-guided, low-cost missiles for RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, developed by BAE…...
FBI to deploy special forces in order to stop dangerous drones at World Cup
12+ hour, 22+ min ago (535+ words) Roughly 60 trained officers are expected to help protect U. S. host cities The 2026 World Cup will bring millions of fans, global attention and one of the largest security operations ever staged around football in North America. But one of the biggest concerns…...