UAVs
Coverage of UAVs in the Nexus archive.
- Moscow Airports Disrupted as Russia Reports Major Drone Attack on Capital
A large drone attack disrupted Moscow early Tuesday, forcing airport restrictions as Russian authorities claimed dozens of UAVs were intercepted near the capital.
- By unifying controls, startup led by slain soldier’s brother puts drone war in IDF’s hands
EyesAtop's universal remote controller enables a single IDF soldier to operate multiple UAV types simultaneously, enhancing military efficiency amid evolving battlefield drone technology. The startup is led by the brother of a soldier killed in action.
- Ukraine Unleashes Drone Raid on Russia, Hitting Oil Sites, Defense Plant as Moscow Claims 376 UAVs
Ukrainian drones struck oil infrastructure and defense-related sites across southern Russia overnight, causing fires and disrupting airport operations. Moscow claimed to have intercepted 376 drones targeting facilities linked to Russia's energy exports and military industry.
- Motorola Solutions buys Israeli drone defense startup D-Fend for $1.5 billion
Motorola Solutions acquired Israeli drone defense startup D-Fend for $1.5 billion. D-Fend's technology uses radio waves to commandeer UAVs rather than jamming or intercepting them, and its system is deployed in over 30 countries.
- Ukraine Uses Decoy Drone Swarms, AI to Challenge Russian Air Defenses
Ukraine is employing AI-assisted systems, decoy drone swarms, and decentralized command networks to conduct long-range strikes inside Russia. A HUR commander stated the system can coordinate thousands of UAVs simultaneously.
- Who’s Been Impersonating This ProPublica Reporter?
A ProPublica reporter, Robert Faturechi, was impersonated by an unknown individual using his name and headshot on WhatsApp and LinkedIn. The impersonator contacted Canadian military officials and a Latvian businessman, discussing UAVs in Ukraine, prompting ProPublica to report the fake account to WhatsApp.