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TWZ 9h
Ghost Shark Uncrewed Submarine Shown Launching Aerial Drones For The First Time: New video shows a 12-tube drone launcher and two deployable masts in action ...
twz.com/sea/ghost-shark-uncrewed-submarine-shown-launching-aerial-drones-for-the-first-time
defence-blog.com 20h
Ukraine hits Russian heavy rocket launcher near Black Sea coast: Ukrainian drones have destroyed a Russian 9K515 Tornado-S heavy multiple launch rocket system in ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-hits-russian-heavy-rocket-launcher-near-black-sea-coast/
defence-blog.com 17h
German Army gets its first heavy-lift cargo drone: The German Army has received its first heavy-lift cargo drone, with the 131st Supply Battalion in Bad ...
defence-blog.com/german-army-gets-its-first-heavy-lift-cargo-drone/
defence-blog.com 16h
Spanish tracked carrier turns into a heavy drone hunter: A tracked ASCOD cargo carrier from General Dynamics European Land Systems has appeared at Spain’s Atlas ...
defence-blog.com/spanish-tracked-carrier-turns-into-a-heavy-drone-hunter/
Chris Pratt says Imax drone cameras were used for his new Vatican documentary with Pope Leo, which explores the tomb of St. Peter ... Show more
defence-blog.com 16h
Britain’s cargo drone becomes a low-cost drone interceptor: A heavy-lift cargo drone built by BAE Systems subsidiary Malloy Aeronautics has shot down several ...
defence-blog.com/britains-cargo-drone-becomes-a-low-cost-drone-interceptor/
Ukrainian soldier rescued by a drone chopped off own leg while hiding for 491 days
wionews.com/world/ukrainian-soldier-rescued-by-a-drone-chopped-off-own-leg-while-hiding-for-491-days-1792553715122
defence-blog.com 16h
Indian startup shows first look at new jet-powered drone: Indian defense startup Apollyon Dynamics has released the first photos of its Nightshade Mk-2 ...
defence-blog.com/indian-startup-shows-first-look-at-new-jet-powered-drone/
German Armed Forces warn: Russian sabotage threat now considerable: Whether drone attacks or cyberattacks: According to security authorities and the German Armed ...
schwaebische.de/politik/bundeswehr-warnt-russische-sabotagegefahr-jetzt-erheblich-4953268
Qatar, Turkiye, Indonesia and Pakistan sign a defence pact in Doha to build a production hub, boost tech transfer and strengthen defences against missiles and ... Show more
When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies: Ukraine says it still doesn’t know why the military satellite internet service ...
nytimes.com/2026/10/21/world/europe/starshield-starlink-ukraine.html
Musk Reportedly Ordered Starlink Slowdown In Ukraine That Impacted Drones: Trump has blasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for recently ordering ...
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/10/20/elon-musk-ordered-slowdown-on-military-starlink-assets-in-ukraine-report-says/
Key FactsReport: Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown for Ukraine
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Musk personally ordered a slowdown of Starlink’s military-grade version used by Ukraine.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was reportedly blindsided by the sudden slowdown, which made some drones virtually useless.
- Donald Trump previously said neither he nor Musk was involved; Musk also denied involvement and blamed Trump.
- Sources said Musk spoke with senior U.S. officials, including Trump, before the slowdown; Ukraine said Russian missiles could thereby evade defenses.
"Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS."— Elon Musk's post on X after news of the slowdown; he stated that any limits on speed or usage are determined by the US military and ultimately the President of the United States.
defence-blog.com Oct 20
German electric drone hits 483 mph in record attempt: German drone maker Quantum Systems says its Apex Recordhunter, a battery-powered experimental drone ...
defence-blog.com/german-electric-drone-hits-483-mph-in-record-attempt/
Ukrainian Soldier Rescued by Drone: “Welcome Back to Earth!”: For the first time in the war in Ukraine, a drone has successfully evacuated an injured soldier ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-drohne-rettet-erstmals-verletzten-soldaten-von-der-front-a-49ed8d13-0bf5-4188-8052-d60d11feee5b
TWZ Oct 20
Ghost Shark Extra-Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles’ Payload Bay Seen For First Time
twz.com/sea/ghost-shark-extra-large-uncrewed-underwater-vehicles-payload-bay-seen-for-first-time
A beluga whale, normally found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, has been spotted in Donegal Bay.
The Irish Whales and Dolphin Group (IWDG) said while beluga ... Show more
defence-blog.com Oct 20
Microwave drone killer now on Pentagon’s online store: Epirus’ Leonidas high-power microwave weapon, which knocks out drones by frying their electronics ...
defence-blog.com/microwave-drone-killer-now-on-pentagons-online-store/
Ukraine’s drone rescue of wounded soldier puts much touted idea into practice: Ukraine’s latest drone innovation may boost bleak odds of evacuating casualties.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/ukraines-drone-rescue-of-wounded-soldier-puts-much-touted-idea-into-practice/
Starshield affair: Elon Musk ordered the throttling of Ukraine drones: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tech billionaire Elon Musk, and US ...
abendblatt.de/politik/article413467370/starshield-affaere-elon-musk-ordnete-drosselung-der-ukraine-drohnen-an.html
Poland to demand explanation from Ukraine over drone incident in Lithuania: Lithuania said the drone entered its airspace from the Polish side before exploding ...
kyivindependent.com/poland-to-demand-explanation-from-ukraine-over-drone-incident-in-lithuania/
The government is planning to use drones to monitor and curb pollution in rivers around Dhaka, particularly the Turag. Govt turns to drones to monitor Turag pollution
Ukrainian drone airlifts wounded soldier in what is likely a world first: Ukraine rescued a soldier using a drone, in what is believed to be a world first ...
wionews.com/world/ukrainian-drone-airlifts-wounded-soldier-in-what-is-likely-a-world-first-1792502838141
In the war in Ukraine, a drone has been able to transport a wounded soldier from the front for the first time. The Ukrainian armed forces are celebrating this ... Show more
cepa.org Oct 20
Russian Strikes Rise Across NATO’s Eastern Flank: The past month has seen a rising drumbeat of attacks by Russian drones and saboteurs from the Baltic states to ...
cepa.org/article/russian-strikes-rise-across-natos-eastern-flank/
Yemen’s Houthi group says it carried out six military operations over the past 48 hours, targeting sites in Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles ... Show more
TWZ Oct 20
Major Ukrainian Arms Maker Rethinking Future Reliance On Starlink: Reducing the speed at which weapons using Starlink can operate affects critical defensive and ...
twz.com/news-features/major-ukrainian-arms-maker-rethinking-future-reliance-on-starlink
UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi missile and drone attacks
wionews.com/world/uk-to-deploy-fighter-jets-to-defend-saudi-arabia-against-houthi-missile-and-drone-attacks-1792502606821
defence-blog.com Oct 20
UK startup turns two-seat eVTOL into 400-mile cargo drone: British aircraft maker Skyfly Technologies has raised $10 million to turn its two-seat electric ...
defence-blog.com/uk-startup-turns-two-seat-evtol-into-400-mile-cargo-drone/
Osun plans statewide AI surveillance system, drones to tackle insecurity: The Osun State Government said the surveillance project will be implemented in ...
premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/918691-osun-plans-statewide-ai-surveillance-system-drones-to-tackle-insecurity.html
defence-blog.com Oct 19
U.S. firm fires cheap 3D-printed jet drones from a buggy: Cummings Aerospace has fired two of its 3D-printed Hellhound S3 jet-powered drones from a launcher ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-firm-fires-cheap-3d-printed-jet-drones-from-a-buggy/
Ukrainian soldier evacuated by drone for the first time - | Videos show rescue: Ukraine reports a first: For the first time, a soldier was rescued by a drone.
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defence-blog.com Oct 20
Ukrainian drone unit hit U.S. tank brigade hard in drills: Ukrainian drone operators playing the enemy in a U.S. Army training exercise in Germany caused about ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-drone-unit-hit-u-s-tank-brigade-hard-in-drills/
defence-blog.com Oct 19
Ukraine uses heavy drone to fly wounded soldier off front: Ukrainian troops have flown a wounded soldier off the front line with a heavy multirotor drone ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-uses-heavy-drone-to-fly-wounded-soldier-off-front/
The Ukrainian military says that a wounded infantryman in an inaccessible area of the front line was successfully rescued by a nearby drone unit.
en.sedaily.com Oct 20
Navy Pushes for 30,000-Ton Drone Carrier by Early 2040s: South Korea's Navy is pursuing a 30,000-ton Manned-Unmanned Teaming Carrier by the early 2040s ...
en.sedaily.com/politics/2026/10/20/navy-pushes-for-30000-ton-drone-carrier-by-early-2040s
militarnyi.com Oct 19
Drones Pierced the Roof of the VKontakte Data Center Near St. Petersburg: Ukrainian drones pierced the roof and damaged the walls of the VKontakte data center ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/uav-hit-vkontakte-data-center-st-petersburg/
Drone strike on a market in disputed African region of Abyei kills at least 153: A drone strike on a market in Abyei, a border region disputed by Sudan and South ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/drone-strike-on-a-market-in-disputed-african-region-of-abyei-kills-at-least-153/
Ukrainian forces evacuate injured soldier from front-line position by drone in 'first-of-its-kind' mission, video shows
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-forces-evacuate-injured-soldier-from-front-line-position-by-drone-in-first-of-its-kind-mission-video-shows/
TWZ Oct 19
Germany Drops Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat Rapid Procurement Plan: A broader competition for Germany’s CCA requirement is now likely to extend into the next decade ...
twz.com/air/germany-drops-boeing-mq-28-ghost-bat-rapid-procurement-plan
defence-blog.com Oct 19
NATO plans to buy jammers that black out GPS for 11 km: NATO plans to buy six portable kits that can jam satellite navigation signals and the radio links drones ...
defence-blog.com/nato-plans-to-buy-jammers-that-black-out-gps-for-11-km/
New Atlas Oct 20
Ukrainian hexacopter drone executes world-first aerial medevac: Ukraine completes the first aerial medevac using a modified Gurzuf Defence Heavy Shot Ayudag-6 ...
newatlas.com/military/ukrainian-hexacopter-drone-world-first-aerial-medevac/
defence-blog.com Oct 19
France doubles down on its homegrown kamikaze drone: France has ordered several hundred more MX-10 DAMOCLES kamikaze drones from KNDS France and Delair ...
defence-blog.com/france-doubles-down-on-its-homegrown-kamikaze-drone/
🇺🇦 #Ukraine has rescued a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone, a Ukrainian army brigade said on Monday ... Show more
Ukraine deploys drone to airlift wounded soldier in 'world-first' operation
Ukraine deploys drone to airlift wounded soldier in 'world-first' operation
defence-blog.com Oct 19
Ukraine turns its Bars strike drone into a Shahed hunter: Video published online shows Ukraine using an interceptor version of its Bars jet-powered drone to ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-turns-its-bars-strike-drone-into-a-shahed-hunter/
defence-blog.com Oct 19
Russian drones hunt Ukrainian heavy supply drone: Russian forces have released video of an FPV drone striking one of Ukraine’s largest uncrewed ground vehicles ...
defence-blog.com/russian-drones-hunt-ukrainian-heavy-supply-drone/
Ukraine’s casualty evacuations usually rely on crawling robots. This one had to fly.
Ukraine has carried out what it calls the world’s first aerial ... Show more
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Engineer builds tiny 3D-printed single-motor drone in their bedroom — 45-degree hinged rotor and sub-0.2ms firmware control pitch and roll
tomshardware.com/maker-stem/engineer-builds-tiny-3d-printed-single-motor-drone-in-their-bedroom-45-degree-hinged-rotor-and-sub-0-2ms-firmware-control-pitch-and-roll
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UNITED24 Media Oct 19
Russian Drone Hits Park Full of Families in Kharkiv Region, Killing Infant and Two Women
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/russian-drone-hits-park-full-of-families-in-kharkiv-region-killing-infant-and-two-women-23605
Ghost Sharks to be armed with aerial drones and advanced sea mines: Australian-made autonomous submarines will be able to set sea mines and launch armed aerial ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-19/ghost-shark-fleet-aerial-drones-sea-mines-defence/107283746
Russian Airstrike Hits Ukraine Without Warning: 550,000 Households Without Power: A woman was killed in an attack at a Kyiv subway station. The 16 ballistic ...
diepresse.com/41371294/russischer-luftschlag-trifft-ukraine-ohne-vorwarnung-550000-haushalte
Russia apparently attacks Kyiv again with missiles: Russia has once again attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones - | once again, according to Ukrainian ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-russland-angriffe-200.html
Ukraine forces evacuate wounded soldier using aerial drone for the first time
yahoo.com/news/world/articles/ukraine-forces-evacuate-wounded-soldier-102500302.html
Ukraine's 'massive' attack on Putin's home city is a fierce message to Trump: Kyiv's drone attack on St Petersburg hit two oil facilities and a warehouse ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/ukraines-massive-attack-putins-home-city-fierce-message-trump-4836865
mb.com.ph Oct 19
Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues
mb.com.ph/2026/10/19/ukraine-launches-more-than-1000-drones-at-russia-as-spat-between-trump-and-zelenskyy-continues
Ukrainian attacks have set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg. Show more
Key FactsUkraine attacks Russia with more than 1,000 drones
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 1,015 Ukrainian drones across 15 regions, annexed Crimea and the Black Sea.
- Zelensky said U.S.-Ukraine intelligence sharing had resumed after being interrupted for a period of time.
- In the week after Trump announced an energy ceasefire on October 11, Zelensky reported 76 Russian attacks on energy, oil and gas sectors.
- Lithuanian authorities reported a drone in the Pasvalys area; a moving car was damaged, and no injuries were reported.
We can’t compare me and Putin. He’s aggressor. He occupied us. He killed adults and children, his soldiers. He’s a terrorist. And that’s why I hope that President Trump will be very clear with this position.— Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, remarks on NBC’s Meet the Press cited in The Globe and Mail article, condemning Putin and calling for a clear stance from Trump.
defence-blog.com Oct 18
Slovenian firm arms drone killer systems with Gatling gun: Slovenian turret maker Valhalla Turrets is preparing a new version of its Skythunder air defense ...
defence-blog.com/slovenian-firm-arms-drone-killer-systems-with-gatling-gun/
Two Russian oil refineries were hit by Ukrainian drones, after Kyiv launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war ... Show more
Key FactsUkraine launches major drone attack on Russia despite Trump’s demand
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said 1,015 Ukrainian drones were shot down nationwide overnight into Sunday.
- Russian authorities identified the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal as a target; Fire Point subsequently reported a fire on its grounds.
- Local authorities said one person was killed, five were wounded, and residential homes were damaged.
- Kyiv and Moscow did not acknowledge Trump’s energy ceasefire; Ukraine resumed strikes, while Russia continued attacking Ukraine.
It was a message from the American government to limit the speed at which Ukrainian drones could fly.— Volodymyr Zelensky, in an NBC News Meet the Press interview
War in Ukraine: Russia Reports Massive Drone Attack on St. Petersburg: Ukraine apparently attacked St. Petersburg with dozens of drones overnight ...
spiegel.de/ausland/sankt-petersburg-russland-meldet-massiven-drohnenangriff-offenbar-ein-toter-a-9a5f0174-e099-4f1f-93f7-3739050c0d61
Russia reports shooting down more than 100 Ukrainian drones. However, initial verified videos show explosions and fires in Putin's hometown ... Show more
Incident over the Black Sea: Romanian Army shoots down Russian Geran drones: On NATO’s southeastern flank, fighter jets shot down two Russian-made drones ...
n-tv.de/politik/Rumaenische-Armee-schiesst-russische-Geran-Drohnen-ab-id31430168.html
Key FactsRomanian Army Reports Downing Two Geran Drones
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- According to Romania’s army, the two drones were shot down after illegally entering Romanian airspace.
- The Defence Ministry said F-16 jets destroyed them about 20 kilometres southeast of Sulina over the Black Sea.
- The ministry identified the targets as Geran drones, a Russian version of Iranian Shahed attack drones.
- Since early October, ships off Bulgaria and Romania have faced several drone attacks; the president said NATO will discuss the situation next week.
Two drones were intercepted and shot down moments ago by Romanian military pilots over the Black Sea, shortly after they illegally intruded into our territory.— Statement by Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta on Facebook
Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues
ctvnews.ca/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/blaze-at-st-petersburg-oil-sites-as-kyiv-launches-more-than-1000-drones-at-russia/
Thick black clouds of smoke rose over St. Petersburg on Sunday, October 18: A massive Ukrainian drone attack set industrial and logistics sites ablaze ... Show more
Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a coordinated long-range drone operation targeting strategic industrial, digital, and energy assets across Saint ... Show more