military drones
Coverage of military drones in the Nexus archive.
- Taiwan’s political parties deadlocked over efforts to boost military drone capacity
Taiwan’s political parties are deadlocked over a bill to expand military drone capacity, with lawmakers failing to agree on competing versions after six hours of debate. While the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition agree on expanding drone arsenals, they disagree on oversight.
- Finland closes airspace, restricts maritime traffic near Russia over drone risk
Finland closed airspace and restricted maritime traffic near its southern coast due to stray drone risks. Ukrainian military drones targeting Russia have entered Finnish, Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian airspace, raising NATO concerns. Russia may use captured Ukrainian drones against Poland and the Baltics, while Ukraine and NATO blame Russian signal jamming for drone diversions.
- Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade
Sri Lanka's public health services and hospitals are facing the worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade, with 53 deaths and 76,044 infections reported. The country is deploying military drones to track stagnant water and collaborating with armed forces and police to inspect potential mosquito-breeding sites.
- Converting car plants to make military drones will fail, warns Japan defence titan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries chief warns that converting car plants to produce military drones risks being an 'enormous waste' of taxpayers' money.
- Taiwan’s robodogs signal military shift to unmanned systems in rivalry with China
Taiwan's military is deploying robot dogs for surveillance in the South China Sea to reduce manpower needs and monitor Chinese activities. Experts highlight the regional shift toward unmanned systems, citing cost-effectiveness and scalability as key advantages. The technology includes reconnaissance drones, boats, and autonomous systems, with China also investing heavily in similar capabilities.
- Trump frames Cuba intervention as easier than Iran
President Trump compared a potential Cuba intervention to the Venezuela operation, suggesting it could be easier than resolving the Iran conflict due to proximity and military differences. He noted Venezuela's oil resources versus Cuba's lack of them and mentioned Cuba's recent acquisition of military drones as a potential threat.
- Half a Million Hours of Ukraine Drone Footage Added to AI Dataset
US-based AI company Enabled Intelligence has launched a dataset containing over half a million hours of drone footage from Russia’s war in Ukraine. The collection aims to train AI systems for military drones, intelligence gathering, target recognition, and other defense applications.
- This startup’s super metals could soon be in military drones, luxury watches, and chef’s knives
Foundation Alloy, a startup, is developing super metals by beating them instead of heating, aiming for use in military drones, luxury watches, and chef's knives. The company has secured $22 million in funding to scale production of its alloys.
- Pokémon Go data trained AI that could assist military drones in war zones
An AI model trained on data from Pokémon Go's location scans could assist military drones in navigating war zones. The game, an augmented reality mobile app, became globally popular with over 800 million downloads by 2018.
- Pokémon Go data trained AI that could assist military drones in war zones
An AI model trained on data from Pokémon Go's location scans could help military drones navigate war zones. The augmented reality game, which lets players catch Pokémon using mobile cameras, had over 800 million downloads worldwide by 2018.
- South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation
A Seoul court sentenced former South Korean President Yoon to 30 years for sending military drones into North Korea. The case involves a drone operation that violated international boundaries.
- Pokémon Go Scans Trained the Navigation Tech for Military Drones
Pokémon Go's scanning technology, developed by Niantic, was utilized to train navigation systems for military drones. The technology transfer involved Vantor, a company specializing in drone navigation solutions.
- US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise
US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones have been tracked conducting multiple flights near Cuba over the past week as regional tensions escalate. The tracking data reveals increased military aerial activity in the area, signaling heightened US surveillance operations.
- Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if Washington intervenes militarily
Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel warned that any US military intervention would result in a 'bloodbath' for both countries. The warning follows reports that Cuba has acquired hundreds of drones and discussed plans to use them against US military assets in the region. Some US officials are discouraging military intervention despite Washington's goal of regime change.
- Pentagon wants to water down drone program with autonomous subs
The Pentagon, through DARPA, is developing compact, deep-ocean autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) designed to be faster, smaller, and cheaper than current full-ocean-depth systems. The initiative aims to advance autonomous military technology beyond aerial drones into underwater domains.
- Traders Brace for Renewed Turmoil on Hormuz Standoff
Traders are preparing for potential market instability due to a standoff in the Hormuz Strait. Aevex Corp., a military drone manufacturer, saw its shares increase by 15% after raising $320 million through a U.S. IPO.
- Traders Ready to Put War Behind Them Dial Up Risk
Traders at the New York Stock Exchange are showing increased risk appetite as Aevex Corp., a military drone manufacturer, saw its shares rise 15% following a $320 million IPO. The article highlights market optimism amid efforts to move past geopolitical tensions.
- Strong Earnings Results Can’t Save Stocks from Dimming Forecasts
Aevex Corp. shares rose 15% after the military drone maker raised $320 million in a US initial public offering. However, broader stock market forecasts remain dim despite strong earnings results.
- Drone Maker Aevex Shares Climb 15% After $320 Million US IPO
Aevex Corp., a military drone manufacturer, raised $320 million in its initial public offering (IPO) at the New York Stock Exchange. The company's shares increased by 15% as investor interest in defense and autonomous systems grows.
- Military Drone Maker Aevex Raises $320 Million in US IPO
Aevex, a military drone manufacturer, raised $320 million through its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange. The company's successful fundraising highlights growing investor interest in defense technology sectors.