Low-Cost Russian Surveillance Drone Uses Trail Camera for Covert Monitoring
A Russian FPV drone carrying a trail camera on a bamboo frame has been observed in Ukraine, providing covert, long-term surveillance of vehicle traffic via cellular networks, contrasting with the less effective and far more expensive Igloo White system used in Vietnam.
Low-Cost Russian Surveillance Drone Uses Trail Camera for Covert Monitoring
A Russian FPV drone carrying a trail camera on a bamboo frame has been observed in Ukraine, providing covert, long-term surveillance of vehicle traffic via cellular networks, contrasting with the less effective and far more expensive Igloo White system used in Vietnam.
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36% Bias Score
Acoustic and Visual Detection Systems Counter Fiber-Optic Drones in Ukraine Conflict
Ukraine and Russia are developing acoustic and visual detection systems to counter each other's fiber-optic drones, which are immune to radio jamming, by leveraging the drones' increased noise and the infrared signature of their cables, as well as advanced signal processing techniques.
Acoustic and Visual Detection Systems Counter Fiber-Optic Drones in Ukraine Conflict
Ukraine and Russia are developing acoustic and visual detection systems to counter each other's fiber-optic drones, which are immune to radio jamming, by leveraging the drones' increased noise and the infrared signature of their cables, as well as advanced signal processing techniques.
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12% Bias Score
Syrian Kurds' Homemade Drones Shift Conflict Dynamics
In northern Syria, Turkish-backed militias attacked Kurdish-led forces, displacing tens of thousands. The Kurds responded with domestically produced drones, successfully striking back and even downing Turkish drones, altering the conflict's dynamics.
Syrian Kurds' Homemade Drones Shift Conflict Dynamics
In northern Syria, Turkish-backed militias attacked Kurdish-led forces, displacing tens of thousands. The Kurds responded with domestically produced drones, successfully striking back and even downing Turkish drones, altering the conflict's dynamics.
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36% Bias Score
Prisoner Exchange: Iranian Engineer Released From Italy, But Devices Remain
Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, detained in Italy on a US warrant for supplying drone technology used in a deadly attack in Jordan, was released in a prisoner exchange with Iran for Italian journalist Cecilia Sala; however, his electronic devices remain in Italy pending US inspection.
Prisoner Exchange: Iranian Engineer Released From Italy, But Devices Remain
Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, detained in Italy on a US warrant for supplying drone technology used in a deadly attack in Jordan, was released in a prisoner exchange with Iran for Italian journalist Cecilia Sala; however, his electronic devices remain in Italy pending US inspection.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Drones Destroy North Korean Air Defense System in Kursk
Russian drones mistakenly destroyed a unique North Korean Tor surface-to-air missile system deployed in Kursk Oblast, Russia, on or before Friday, highlighting coordination issues within the joint Russian-North Korean force battling Ukrainian troops.
Russian Drones Destroy North Korean Air Defense System in Kursk
Russian drones mistakenly destroyed a unique North Korean Tor surface-to-air missile system deployed in Kursk Oblast, Russia, on or before Friday, highlighting coordination issues within the joint Russian-North Korean force battling Ukrainian troops.
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40% Bias Score
Iran Unveils New Suicide Drone, Plans 1,000-Drone Deployment
Iran unveiled the Razvan suicide drone, similar to Israel's UVision Hero series, with a 20 km range and 20-minute flight time, and announced plans to deploy 1,000 domestically developed drones to enhance military capabilities.
Iran Unveils New Suicide Drone, Plans 1,000-Drone Deployment
Iran unveiled the Razvan suicide drone, similar to Israel's UVision Hero series, with a 20 km range and 20-minute flight time, and announced plans to deploy 1,000 domestically developed drones to enhance military capabilities.
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40% Bias Score
Drones Prove Decisive in Russian Military Operations
In the ongoing conflict, Russian forces effectively utilize Orlan-10 reconnaissance drones to locate and relay coordinates of enemy targets, such as a recently destroyed Italian-made 105mm Melara Mod 56 howitzer, to Lancet loitering munitions, demonstrating the decisive impact of drone technology on...
Drones Prove Decisive in Russian Military Operations
In the ongoing conflict, Russian forces effectively utilize Orlan-10 reconnaissance drones to locate and relay coordinates of enemy targets, such as a recently destroyed Italian-made 105mm Melara Mod 56 howitzer, to Lancet loitering munitions, demonstrating the decisive impact of drone technology on...
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52% Bias Score
NATO Creates Center to Analyze Lessons from Ukraine War
NATO is establishing the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, to analyze lessons from the Ukraine war, focusing on the integration of modern and legacy technologies, improving NATO's preparedness for potential high-intensity conflict with Russia.
NATO Creates Center to Analyze Lessons from Ukraine War
NATO is establishing the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training, and Education Centre (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, to analyze lessons from the Ukraine war, focusing on the integration of modern and legacy technologies, improving NATO's preparedness for potential high-intensity conflict with Russia.
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36% Bias Score
Anduril to Build Massive Ohio Manufacturing Facility, Creating 4,000 Jobs
Anduril Industries will build a massive $5 million advanced manufacturing facility near Rickenbacker International Airport in Ohio, creating 4,000 jobs and producing military drones and autonomous air vehicles starting July 2026; this is Ohio's largest single job creation project.
Anduril to Build Massive Ohio Manufacturing Facility, Creating 4,000 Jobs
Anduril Industries will build a massive $5 million advanced manufacturing facility near Rickenbacker International Airport in Ohio, creating 4,000 jobs and producing military drones and autonomous air vehicles starting July 2026; this is Ohio's largest single job creation project.
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48% Bias Score
Fiber-Optic Drones Shift Ukraine War Dynamics
Russia's use of fiber-optic guided drones in eastern Ukraine is creating significant challenges for Ukrainian forces due to their resistance to electronic jamming and increased precision, forcing a rapid adaptation of defensive strategies.
Fiber-Optic Drones Shift Ukraine War Dynamics
Russia's use of fiber-optic guided drones in eastern Ukraine is creating significant challenges for Ukrainian forces due to their resistance to electronic jamming and increased precision, forcing a rapid adaptation of defensive strategies.
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48% Bias Score
Increased Use of Heavy UAVs in Russian Military Operations
Increased use of heavier-class UAVs, such as the "Forpost" (450kg max takeoff weight, 17.5+ hour endurance), in Russia's military operations, initially hampered by enemy air defenses, is now increasing due to their improved survivability and effectiveness in reconnaissance, surveillance, and ground ...
Increased Use of Heavy UAVs in Russian Military Operations
Increased use of heavier-class UAVs, such as the "Forpost" (450kg max takeoff weight, 17.5+ hour endurance), in Russia's military operations, initially hampered by enemy air defenses, is now increasing due to their improved survivability and effectiveness in reconnaissance, surveillance, and ground ...
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44% Bias Score
North Korea Uses Soldiers as Human Mine Detectors in Ukraine
North Korean troops sent to support Russia in the Ukraine invasion are being used as 'human mine detectors,' suffering heavy casualties; this strengthens North Korea's military capabilities and benefits the Kim Jong Un regime through training and access to Russian technology.
North Korea Uses Soldiers as Human Mine Detectors in Ukraine
North Korean troops sent to support Russia in the Ukraine invasion are being used as 'human mine detectors,' suffering heavy casualties; this strengthens North Korea's military capabilities and benefits the Kim Jong Un regime through training and access to Russian technology.
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48% Bias Score