Iran war shows U.S. and allies were “slow to adapt” to drone warfare. Europeans are racing to catch up.

Iran war shows U.S. and allies were “slow to adapt” to drone warfare. Europeans are racing to catch up.

London — The war in Iran has highlighted the threat relatively cheap drones pose to both human life and crucial infrastructure. It has also highlighted a seeming unreadiness to counter the weapons among the militaries of the U.S. and some of its major allies in the Middle East.  As President Trump sharply criticizes America’s longtime NATO…

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Five vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines | US-Israel war on Iran News

Five vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines | US-Israel war on Iran News

Listen to this article | 5 mins info Iranian explosive-laden boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member, after projectiles struck three vessels in Gulf waters, according to reports. The ships targeted in late-night ⁠attacks on Wednesday in the Gulf near Iraq were the Marshall Islands-flagged…

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ITWeb TV: SA-made drone readies for combat action

ITWeb TV: SA-made drone readies for combat action

In this episode of ITWeb TV, news editor Admire Moyo talks to Daniel du Plessis, communications director at Milkor, about the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle, an advanced medium-altitude, long-endurance platform which exemplifies South Africa’s growing prowess in aerospace technology and its potential to enhance security, surveillance, and operational efficiency. #UAVs #Drones #AerospaceTech #Milkor380 With…

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SA techpreneur launches integrated drone services firm

SA techpreneur launches integrated drone services firm

Lindiwe Matlali, founder and CEO of Swerfvalk. South African technology entrepreneur Lindiwe Matlali has established Swerfvalk, a Johannesburg-based deep-tech company focused on developing and deploying mission-ready drone, artificial intelligence (AI) and counter-drone systems for complex operational environments. Swerfvalk enters a local drone market that has matured rapidly over the past decade, with growing demand from…

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Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence

Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence

EPA President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, and accused Moscow of trying to derail peace talks. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Kyiv had launched an attack over Sunday night using 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Putin’s state…

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