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Jun 06

New Trump orders on drones aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights

By Josh Funk, Didi Tang, Associated Press

The three executive orders will encourage the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite rules to allow companies to use drones beyond their operators' line of sight, while also imposing restrictions meant to help protect against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats.

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May 08

Fears of a wider conflict rise as India and Pakistan trade fire

By Babar Dogar, Munir Ahmed, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

India fired attack drones into Pakistan on Thursday, wounding four soldiers, the Pakistani military said. India, meanwhile, accused its neighbor of attempting its own attack, as tensions soared between the nuclear-armed rivals.

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Feb 14

Chernobyl was hit by a drone. What are the dangers?

By Associated Press

The timing is sensitive as the incident comes against the backdrop of the Munich Security Conference, a gathering of world leaders meant to hash out paths to ending the nearly three-year war.

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Dec 16

What’s the deal with the drones? Here’s what we know

By Michael Catalini, Associated Press

Law enforcement officials have stressed that the drones don’t appear to be a threat to public safety, but many state and municipal lawmakers have nonetheless called for stricter rules about who can fly the unmanned aircraft — and to be…

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Dec 16

Drone sightings lead to airspace shutdown at Ohio Air Force base, arrests near Boston airport

By Dave Collins, Bianca Vázquez Toness, Associated Press

More suspected drone sightings in the eastern U.S. led to a temporary airspace shutdown at an Air Force base in Ohio and arrests near Boston's Logan International Airport.

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Dec 15

Schumer calls on U.S. agencies to use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones

By Bianca Vázquez Toness, Dave Collins, Associated Press

After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, elected officials are urging action to identify and stop the mysterious flights.

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Dec 12

What we know about the mysterious drones flying over New Jersey

By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press

Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia was among state officials who met Wednesday with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security.

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Sep 26

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How Ukraine’s drones have transformed the fight against Russia

By Jack Hewson

There is a battle for air superiority that is crucial along the frontlines in Ukraine. As Russian glide bombs lay waste to Ukrainian positions, a game of cat and mouse is played with kamikaze drones, creating havoc and instilling terror…

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Jul 31

Canada women’s soccer loses appeal over points deduction at Olympic Games

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

Two assistant coaches used drones to spy on New Zealand’s practices last week before their opening game.

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Apr 12

Competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms race between U.S. and China

By Frank Bajak, Associated Press

U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which squadrons of air and sea drones equipped with artificial intelligence work together like a swarm of bees to overwhelm an enemy.

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