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World Mar 27

Ukraine's drone defense tech reshapes combat as warfare evolves

By Simon Ostrovsky, Katia Patin

World Mar 27

RAF Fairford airbase amid the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran
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Drone swarms over key U.S. military bases raise concerns

The war in Ukraine is providing a real-time testing ground for nations defending against drones. But unidentified drones are also an ongoing concern in the United States. This month, a swarm of drones repeatedly hovered around Barksdale Air Force Base…

By Liz Landers, Dan Sagalyn

World Mar 11

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Ukrainian troops share lessons learned from fighting Iran's Shahed drones

For more than 10 days, Iran has used Shahed drones to target American bases, killing U.S. troops and hitting civilian infrastructure facilities. But long before they flew across the Middle East, Shaheds fired by Russia targeted Ukrainian troops and infrastructure.

By Jack Hewson, Tetiana Burianova

World Mar 11

FILE PHOTO: Aftermath of Iranian strikes in Manama
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How Ukraine is helping the U.S. defend against Iran's drone attacks

Now that the Shahed drone threat has arrived in the Middle East, the U.S. and Arab allies have formally requested Ukraine's help. This week, Ukrainian troops have arrived to begin their training. Nick Schifrin spoke with the official who's key…

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Sonia Kopelev

World Mar 06

Russian drone strike in Kyiv
U.S. will send anti-drone system to Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say

An American anti-drone system proven to work against Russian drones in Ukraine will soon be sent to the Middle East to bolster U.S. defenses against Iranian drones, two U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Friday.

By Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Mar 05

U.S. and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks delayed

By Illia Novikov, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Since Russia invaded its neighbor just over four years ago, Ukraine has pioneered the development of cut-price drone killers that cost as little as $1,000, rewriting the air defense rule book and making other countries take notice.

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Feb 20

5 European allies pledge millions to build cheap drone defenses with Ukrainian know-how

By Sam McNeil, Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press

Five European nations have announced a new program to produce low-cost air defense systems and autonomous drones using Ukrainian expertise hard-won over the past four years of war against Russia.

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Sep 18

Poland turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian weapons enter airspace

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Poland is tapping into Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare by setting up joint military training and manufacturing projects.

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Jul 01

After record Russian drone attacks in June, Ukrainian drone hits industrial plant deep inside Russia

By Illia Novikov, Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Officials say a Ukrainian drone has struck an industrial plant deep inside Russia, injuring several people and causing a fire.

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Jun 05

Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases is lesson for West on vulnerabilities

By Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Ukraine said its “Operation Spiderweb” attacked Russian warplanes worth hundreds of millions of dollars, utilizing drones that each cost under $1,000.

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