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Journal on how Mossad used smuggled drones to weaken Iran’s defenses from within

Journal on how Mossad used smuggled drones to weaken Iran’s defenses from within

As Israel and Iran teeter on the brink of open conflict, new details have emerged on how Israel’s Mossad conducted covert operation key to Israeli airstrikes deep inside Iran. The operation, reported by the Wall Street Journal, reveals a new era in drone warfare. According to sources familiar with

Space or sky? Pentagon pivots ISR amid defense budget debate, wants next-gen stealth fighter

Space or sky? Pentagon pivots ISR amid defense budget debate, wants next-gen stealth fighter

As the House Appropriations Committee considers the $832 billion defense spending bill, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has shifted US military priorities, emphasizing advanced technology and space-based intelligence while questioning the future of legacy airborne systems. In testimony before Congress, Hegseth outlined President Trump’s directive to “make the big difficult

Ukraine’s drone assault on Russian bombers is a stark warning for US defenses

Ukraine’s drone assault on Russian bombers is a stark warning for US defenses

Kyiv’s recent drone strike, damaging up to 40 Russian aircraft deep inside enemy territory, has not only reshaped the battlefield in Ukraine but also delivered a potent wake-up call to American defense planners. The operation reportedly used low-cost drones to destroy expensive strategic bombers parked far from the front

Defense-tech startups seize Pentagon opportunity amid shifting priorities

Defense-tech startups seize Pentagon opportunity amid shifting priorities

Silicon Valley-backed defense companies are capitalizing on shifting Pentagon priorities to secure new contracts, reports the Wall Street Journal, challenging the dominance of traditional military contractors. Companies like Anduril Industries, Palantir Technologies, and Epirus are lobbying aggressively to position their artificial intelligence, autonomous drone, and missile-defense technologies as essential for

DJI stops no-fly enforcement as it moves to advisory notifications in line with FAA rules and Remote ID requirements

DJI stops no-fly enforcement as it moves to advisory notifications in line with FAA rules and Remote ID requirements

DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has updated its geofencing system for drones in the United States, shifting from enforced "No-Fly Zones" to "Enhanced Warning Zones." Effective 13 January 2025, the update reflects FAA airspace data and mirrors similar changes implemented in Europe last year.

Pentagon expands drone missions under Replicator program

Pentagon expands drone missions under Replicator program

Per FedNewsNetwork, the Pentagon’s Replicator initiative is accelerating the deployment of autonomous drones, with its second tranche introducing new platforms and expanding mission capabilities. The program aims to rapidly produce thousands of autonomous drones using 3D printing technology to enhance military capabilities and response times. The initiative integrates classified