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War Veterans Train Russian Schoolchildren to Fly Drones – Kyiv

2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (469+ words) While military instruction has long been part of Russia's education system, Kyiv's foreign intelligence said it has now escalated, with drone training being introduced at the federal level. Ukraine says Russia is systematically adding drone training to school curricula, with…...

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First Ukrainian Defense Plant Opens in UK

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (307+ words) Ukrspecsystems, a leading developer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has launched its first production facility in the United Kingdom. The first Ukrainian defense plant has officially begun operating in the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhny, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK, said…...

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US-based Fund Invests in Ukrainian Anti-Drone Solutions Developer MaXon

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (294+ words) US-based venture capital company Green Flag Ventures invested in MaXon Systems, a Ukrainian defense technology company developing an autonomous air-to-air defense platform US-based venture capital firm Green Flag Ventures announced its investment in MaXon Systems, a Ukrainian defense tech company…...

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Chinese Drones Reach Russia via Thailand, Exports Have Surged Since 2022

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (548+ words) Trade data show Thailand has become a key transit hub for Chinese-made drones heading to Russia, with shipments surging after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Thailand has emerged as a growing transit route for Chinese-made drones bound for Russia, according…...

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‘A Coffin With Funny Fans’: Russia Tests Bizarre Cable-Spinning Robot Against FPV Drones

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (683+ words) Russian TV unveiled a ground robot with spinning cables to stop FPV drones. Some critics call it "a coffin with funny fans," warning it offers little real protection in combat. Russian troops have equipped their Depesha ground robotic system with…...

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Portuguese Drone Unicorn Expands Infrastructure, Local Team in Ukraine

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (207+ words) Portuguese drone unicorn Tekever is expanding its presence in Ukraine, focusing on building a local engineering team while integrating its AI-driven UAVs with local partners. Portuguese drone manufacturer Tekever has announced plans to expand its infrastructure and local workforce in…...

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Ukrainian Drones Gain AI Vision for Low-Light and Foggy Conditions

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (189+ words) Ukrainian military drones are now equipped with AI-enhanced cameras capable of improving image quality in near-zero visibility, giving reconnaissance units sharper eyes on the battlefield. The upgrade affects several popular drone camera models, including gyro-stabilized systems used on Shark drones,…...

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Russia Repurposes Gerbera Drone as FPV Carrier for First Time

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (384+ words) Russia is experimenting with the Gerbera drone as a carrier for FPV attack drones, a move that could extend strike range while complicating Ukrainian air defense efforts. Russia has modified the multifunctional Gerbera drone to use it as a carrier…...

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Ukraine Hits FPV Drone Training, Production Sites, Russian EW Station

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (220+ words) Ukraine reported strikes on FPV drone training and production facilities in occupied Zaporizhzhia, as well as a Russian electronic warfare station in the east. The Ukrainian military struck a Russian pilot training center and a first-person view (FPV) drone production…...

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More Russian Drones Spotted with Starlink

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (511+ words) After initial reports of Starlink satellite terminals being mounted on Russia's Molniya drones to extend their range, additional drone models have also been spotted with the devices. Russia is reportedly equipping more drones with Starlink satellite terminals to extend their…...