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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Jun 04 Trump says Putin told him Russia will respond to Ukrainian drone attack on airfields By Hanna Arhirova, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Trump said Vladimir Putin told him “very strongly” in a phone call Wednesday that he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attack on Russian airfields. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 7:15 As delegations meet for ceasefire talks, Russia reels from Ukrainian drone attacks By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Ukraine launched an unprecedented attack that sent drones deep inside Russia to target bombers. Russia’s strikes also accelerated as it launched the largest drone salvo of the war. One attack killed more than a dozen soldiers, leading to the resignation… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 7:14 How Ukrainian drone pilots are changing the course of the war against Russia By Nick Schifrin, Eric O'Connor This week marks one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the eastern part of the country, frontline units are working to modernize a war that has often seemed an echo from last century. Nick Schifrin and videographer Eric… Continue watching
Feb 24 Pentagon adopts new ethical principles for using AI in war By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The new principles call for people to "exercise appropriate levels of judgment and care" when deploying and using AI systems, such as those that scan aerial imagery to look for targets. But the principles fall short of stronger restrictions favored… Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 8:10 Why growing U.S. drone operations in Niger are controversial By Mike Cerre Over the past few years, the U.S. military has increased its activities and broadened its mission in Africa. In Niger, the U.S. Air Force has built a huge new base from which it launches drone operations. But critics worry the… Continue watching