Drones

Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say

By Seung Min Kim, Ben Finley, Mary Clare Jalonick, Morgan Lee, Josh Boak, Associated Press

The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday stemmed from the Pentagon's plans to test a laser to shoot down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, sources told the Associated Press.

FAA lifts airspace shutdown over El Paso after announcing 10-day closure hours earlier

By Associated Press

A Mexican cartel drone incursion prompted an hourslong closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas that was lifted on Wednesday morning, the Trump administration said.

Inside the Ukrainian drone unit responsible for high-profile strikes

By Volodymyr Solohub

We have an inside look into one of Ukraine’s most rapidly evolving tools in its war with Russia. Small unmanned drones have come to dominate the frontlines, long-range strikes against power facilities and the waters of the Black Sea and…

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Germany's Munich Airport reopens after closures due to drone sightings

By Matthias Schrader, Associated Press

Germany's Munich Airport reopened Saturday morning after authorities shut it down the night before for the second time in less than 24 hours after two additional drone sightings, officials said. The closures are the latest after mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member…

Denmark reports new drone sightings at military facilities amid security concerns

By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

The repeated unexplained drone activity, including over four Danish airports overnight Wednesday into Thursday and a similar incident at Copenhagen Airport, has raised concerns about security in northern Europe amid suspected growing Russian aggression.

Unidentified drones flew over Copenhagen's airport, prompting worries Russia could be involved

By Associated Press

It wasn't immediately clear who was behind the flyover, but Denmark's prime minister and NATO's secretary-general said Tuesday that Russian involvement couldn't be ruled out.

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.

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fire at one of Russia's top oil refineries

By Associated Press

The overnight strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow’s war effort.

Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the attacks mainly hit western and central Ukraine, injuring at least five people.

Ukraine becoming the 'Silicon Valley' of defense as startups develop long-range drones and missiles

By Samya Kullab, Efrem Lukatsky, Associated Press

Last September, a Ukrainian-made drone attacked a Russian ammunition depot more than 620 miles away. This marked a significant achievement for Fire Point, the company behind the drones.