Drone

Ondas acquires Aran Defense for $33.9 million as autonomous defense demand grows

The transaction comes as Aran Defense’s revenues have grown. The division generated an estimated $17m. in revenue in 2025, up from approximately $12m. in 2024.

 Illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Ondas Holdings Inc.
Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region, gives a joint press conference with France's Foreign Minister in Arbil, the regional capital, on February 5, 2026.

Iran's drone strike on Kurds may be warning over Trump administration's backchannel, analyst says

A Ukrainian serviceman from the 429th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems ACHILLES controls a FPV drone during a training flight in an undisclosed location, in eastern Ukraine on August 16, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia embassy warns Britain of 'consequences' for providing drones to Ukraine used to attack

Moldova's national flag is seen in central Chisinau, Moldova

Moldova's foreign ministry condemns violation of airspace, explosion of aerial object


Two drones attack Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister, head of protection agency

The statement added that the attacks were launched from Iranian territory and that no human casualties had been reported.

 A drone is seen during an Iranian Army exercise dubbed 'Zulfiqar 1400', in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this picture obtained on November 7, 2021

Quality over quantity: Unified systems are future of drones - opinion

The greatest future value of a military drone will not come only from how well it flies. It will come from how well it connects.

AeroSentinel G2 drone in active operation, providing real-time aerial intelligence in complex environments.

Drone strikes, intelligence chief’s killing expose Libya’s fragile balance - analysis

The unclaimed attacks have not been linked, but they come as rival power centers compete for influence and the US seeks to reunify Libya’s divided institutions.

A fuel tank after fire was extinguished at the Zawiya oil complex following drone strikes, in Zawiya, Libya, August 12, 2026.

USS Abraham Lincoln's supply issues stem from Iran's Bahrain naval base attacks - report

Concerns regard the ship's crew amid reports that several have attempted to jump off the aircraft carrier, facing deteriorating mental health, as well as hygiene and safety issues.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts U.S. blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026 in the Arabian Sea.

At least four civilians killed by Houthi missiles in port city, Yemen government says

Yemen has been engulfed by conflict since the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led military intervention the following year.

The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel is all that is seen at the surface of the water in the Port of Mokha the day after an attack by the Houthis on the city Mokha, held by Yemen's internationally recognised, Aden-based government on August 10, 2026; Illustrative.

US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report

In May, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach told the House Armed Services committee that during the war, the Reaper was "perhaps the most valuable player."

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted drone aircraft performs aerial maneuvers over Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, US, June 25, 2015.

Latvia issues air threat alert, rescinds after fighter jets shoot down drone

Finland, which also shares a border with Russia, imposed a temporarily restricted area for aviation and maritime traffic.

National flag flutters over Latvian central bank headquarters in Riga, Latvia April 9, 2019.

CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone force as US adapts to drone warfare - analysis

The drone initiative is an important development is harnessing the capabilities of US allies and partners in the region.

An undated U.S. Air Force handout photo of a RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft

Trump announces steep tariffs on drones, citing US reliance on foreign suppliers

A 15% tariff will be imposed on drones and components from the European Union, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan.

LUCAS drone (illustrative).

Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance

Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.  

A member of "Timur's Special Forces Unit" of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine waits on a military boat next to Snake Island, also known as Zmiinyi Island, located in the Black Sea, on August 14, 2025.