drones, Russia and Ukraine
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A Ukrainian soldier told BI that the thermonaric warheads have gotten bigger, while a first responder said Russia is using them more frequently.
A German defence technology company will soon begin producing drones in the UK, it has been announced. STARK, which makes the unmanned weapon systems for NATO, is set to open a new 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) factory in Swindon in Wiltshire.
The use of armed drones is not new, but they are gaining importance in current conflicts as combat units. Their automation is likely to accentuate this phenomenon.
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday it has opened national security investigations into the import of drones and related components as well as polysilicon, a key component in solar panels and semiconductors.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warns about the risk of cartel drones, as border and immigration policies face major shifts since Trump took office in January.
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Officials are looking into "predatory trade practices" and the capacity of other countries to "weaponize" drone and polysilicon supplies.
European plane maker Airbus and U.S.-based Kratos Defense have partnered to supply combat drones to the German Air Force by 2029, Airbus said on Wednesday.
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For better or worse, one company stands pretty far apart from the others regarding consumer-level drones: DJI. Rivals like Fimi, Potensic, and Autel have their own decent offerings, but DJI is considered the standard in aerial drones (and why it shows up a lot on our list).