Japan’s Terra Drone to mass-produce defense drones domestically

Is Red Cat Holdings a Top Drone Defense Stock to Buy Right Now?

The United States is making a strong push for domestic drone production.

38 companies want to build Japan’s next drone killer

Thirty-eight companies have told Japan’s government they can build a drone that shoots down other drones, and the country’s defense chief wants one flying within weeks rather than years. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi disclosed the figure at a press conference following a cabinet meeting on July 3, 2026, confirming that the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics []

Taiwan’s Opposition Blocks Executive Yuan Drone Bill, Plans Rival Legislation

According to the Taipei Times, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan (the central executive branch of the government) proposed the Special Act on the Procurement of Domestically Developed Defense Drones on Friday, June 18. The bill would allocate 6.6 billion USD (NT210 billion) to support domestic drone development and offset funding cuts made by the opposition Blue-White alliance []

Nasa knows how to deflect an asteroid. Can Japan’s Hayabusa2 pull it off?

Japan’s Hayabusa2 fly-by of Torifune marks a leap in asteroid defence, showcasing the country’s growing space prowess and “goodwill science” role vital for protecting Earth from cosmic threats. The space probe, named after the Peregrine falcon in Japanese, successfully flew within 800 metres (0.5 miles) of the asteroid, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on July 5. JAXA said Hayabusa2 performed as expected and responded to all instructions from land-based mission control, about...

Elevra Lithium: A Funded North American Scarcity Asset In A Recovering Lithium Market

Elevra Lithium: A Funded North American Scarcity Asset In A Recovering Lithium Market

Ahli Parlimen Taiwan teliti bajet dron pertahan negara

TAIPEI: Ahli-ahli Parlimen Taiwan bersetuju meneliti beberapa cadangan peruntukan bagi pembangunan dron yang berpotensi digunakan untuk mempertahankan pulau itu sekiranya berlaku serangan dari China. Kerajaan Presiden, Lai Ching-te sebelum ini berdepan pertikaian dengan parti-parti pembangkang yang menguasai Parlimen berhubung jumlah perbelanjaan bagi memperkukuh keupayaan pertahanan Taiwan. China menuntut Taiwan se­bagai sebahagian daripada wi­layahnya dan berulang ... Read more The post Ahli Parlimen Taiwan teliti bajet dron pertahan negara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Ukrainian drone carrying about five kilograms of explosives found in Estonia by a man mowing his lawn. It had been lying there for a week, undetected.

A local resident mowing grass in the Estonian town of Rõuge found a drone in a field, with an explosive device weighing about five kilograms (roughly 11 pounds) attached to it, said Harris Puusepp, a bureau chief in Estonia’s Security Police.

South Korea to Train 500000 Drone Warriors Against North Korea

South Korea has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly expand its drone capabilities as it seeks to counter growing military threats from North Korea. The strategy includes training 500,000 “drone warriors,” deploying tens of thousands of unmanned systems across frontline units, and strengthening domestic drone production. The announcement reflects a broader shift in modern warfare, [] The post South Korea to Train 500000 Drone Warriors Against North Korea appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Drones Manufactured in Brooklyn Are Being Used to Bomb Gazans

Joseph Mogul Newly uncovered documents have provided the first definitive proof that Israel’s largest weapons supplier is purchasing drones built in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The post Drones Manufactured in Brooklyn Are Being Used to Bomb Gazans appeared first on The Nation.

Can automation offset Japan’s military manpower shortage?

Japan is building a 21st-century military, but it is running out of 21st-century citizens to man it.

Intelligence gaps, arms supplied via drones: Key revelations in NIA's Pahalgam attack chargesheet

As per the chargesheet linked to last year’s terror attack in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has found that cross-border drones were used to air-drop weapons and cash deep inside the region, reaching even Baramulla district in north Kashmir without being detected.

Mapping America’s Domestic Drone Supply Chain

The extent of China’s drone dominance — and how to decouple from it — has long been a source of debate and anxiety in Washington. Last month, the Wall Street Journal reignited controversy by publishing a visual analysis of military quadcopter components, exploring China’s advantages in parts manufacturing and cost. The director of the Defense Innovation Unit objected to the report, stating on X that “By leaving out the dozens of U.S. companies that have plunged into drone component manufacturing, this article disappoints.”Underlying this debate is disagreement about how to measure drone supply chain security. At the very top of The post Mapping America’s Domestic Drone Supply Chain appeared first on War on the Rocks.

South Korea plans to train entire military as "drone warriors"

Half-million strong military will train on drones as “universal combat tool.”

China hits back at U.S. sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms

The 10 companies include military drone makers and some involved in rare earth mining. The post China hits back at U.S. sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms appeared first on MS NOW.

Ukraine is trying to threaten Vladimir Putin into peace talks

Its claims to be winning the drone war are partly propaganda and partly real

South Korea tests defenses against swarm drones

The South Korean military used Gatling guns to shoot down dozens of drones in a test of weapons systems that could be used in anti-drone warfare.

Dutch armed forces to focus on drone technology to hit 5% target

The Dutch armed forces are to invest heavily in “drone on drone” defensive systems in response to the rapid development...

China’s rare-earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturers

China’s rare-earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturers

Russia says its embassy in Stockholm hit by drone attack

Foreign Ministry says mission targeted by drones dropping red paint and fake explosive device

Ukrainian developer of UAVs and guided bombs unveils US$5,000 middle-strike drone

Ukrainian drone manufacturer DG Industry, which developed the Vyriivniuvach (Equaliser or Leveller) guided aerial bomb, has presented a middle-strike modification of its Shpatel (Spatula) decoy drone.

Tesla tops imported car sales in S. Korea in H1

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla was the best-se...

Trump admin unveils 11-foot-tall, AI-designed nuclear test flight vehicle at the Great American State Fair

NNSA to unveil an AI-designed nuclear test flight vehicle on the National Mall, touting a faster, cheaper path to advancing U.S. deterrence capabilities amid Chinese competition.

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South Korea planning to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea

The military also plans to produce 110,000 drones by 2029 for deployment across the army, navy, air force and marines, aiming to make drones a standard item for individual soldiers.

Russian Army Downs Nearly 700 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

Unverified reports said a chemical factory and thermal power plant in the central Tula region were targeted in drone attacks.

S. Korea to acquire 20,000 low-cost drones, fast-track 'K-Lucas' suicide drones

South Korea will acquire more than 20,000 low-cost drones and accelerate the deployment of a domestically developed long-range loitering munition, dubbed K-Lucas, as part of a sweeping overhaul of its uncrewed warfare strategy, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Friday. The initiative comes as militaries around the world race to adapt to a rapidly evolving battlefield shaped by budget drones, following lessons drawn from Russia's war in Ukraine and the recent US-Iran conflict. The widespread

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South Korea to Train All Active-Duty Soldiers to Operate Drones

The country’s defense minister said drones should be “a universal combat tool” for its soldiers.

🇰🇷⚡️ — The South Korean Defense Minister announced that the South Korean army will train hund [...]

— The South Korean Defense Minister announced that the South Korean army will train hundreds of thousands of drone operators in the coming years to adapt to modern warfare. Essentially, this is an announcement of the creation of their own drone systems. The war of the future, it's like this. At least until the emergence of more effective means of combating drones.@Intelslava

China expands export restrictions on Japan, targeting drone, nuclear, and defense institutes

Japan has been working to reduce reliance on China. The post China expands export restrictions on Japan, targeting drone, nuclear, and defense institutes appeared first on BOL News.