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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

New era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians

Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

New era of drone warfare creates higher risks for civilians

Cheap drones deployed in massive numbers during Middle East and Ukraine conflicts create civilian casualties when intercepted, as falling debris from defensive measures causes widespread harm.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
7 hours ago

The West is preparing for cheap drone attacks, but many businesses and civilians can only watch, not stop them

Civilian and corporate organizations struggle to counter small drone threats due to legal restrictions, leading to increased demand for drone detection devices.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Arrests as e-bikes, phones and machetes seized

This crackdown has seen drugs, weapons and dangerous illegal e-bikes taken off the streets. We know these offences are ones that our communities care about, and they want to see officers taking robust action.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Little progress' in stopping drug drones at HMP Manchester, watchdog says

HMP Manchester struggles with drug delivery and violence, prompting urgent intervention demands from prison inspectors.
Roam Research
fromwww.businessinsider.com
22 hours ago

The US Army surged its largest counter-drone training deployment to the Middle East during the Iran war

The US Army has launched its largest counter-drone training mission in the Middle East amid the Iran war, utilizing the Merops system.
fromTheregister
23 hours ago

UK startup to supply drone interceptors for Britain, allies

Britain is set to buy interceptors known as Skyhammer from Cambridge Aerospace, with the first deliveries expected as early as May - astonishingly fast compared with typical UK defense procurements.
London startup
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
16 hours ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#faa
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
22 hours ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
22 hours ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
Science
fromFast Company
1 day ago

That 'quantum heartbeat detector' allegedly used to find the lost US pilot? Experts are skeptical

The rescue of an F-15 weapons systems officer in Iran showcased military prowess but raised skepticism about the claimed technology used for locating him.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man arrested for allegedly damaging US military aircraft in Shannon airport

A man was arrested for allegedly damaging a US military aircraft at Shannon airport in Ireland after entering an unauthorized area.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

America's Drone Strategy Has a Supply Chain Problem

The U.S. defense technology ecosystem is shifting towards a model prioritizing rapid adaptation and drone technology in response to modern warfare challenges.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Bird Strikes Mid-flight Are More Common Than You Think-Here's What Pilots Want You to Know

Pilots frequently encounter bird strikes, which can compromise safety and cause significant damage to aircraft.
European startups
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
US news
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
#ice
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago
US politics

ICE acknowledges it is using powerful spyware

ICE is using spyware tools to intercept encrypted messages to combat fentanyl trafficking.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from TSA, investigation shows

ICE arrested over 800 individuals based on TSA tips during Trump's second presidency, significantly increasing immigration enforcement efforts at airports.
#surveillance
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 days ago
Privacy technologies

Selling Mass Surveillance | EFFector 38.7

Police surveillance technology often expands beyond its original purpose, leading to concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Judge renews procedures for 702 surveillance program that could soon lapse

The Trump administration's surveillance program under Section 702 was renewed, but concerns were raised about data filtering tools used by intelligence agencies.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Video: SFPD Uses Drone to Track Robbery/Auto Burglary Suspects, Four Suspects Arrested

San Francisco police utilized drone technology to track and apprehend suspects involved in multiple crimes, including a mugging and auto burglaries.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Drone racing to drone strikes: have war and sport become indistinguishable?

The visual connection between the Winter Olympics and the US war in Iran highlights the duality of drone technology in media coverage.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

Why Ukraine's drone defense playbook may not fully translate for countries facing Iranian threats in the Middle East

The US and allies face a drone threat in the Middle East, requiring different defense strategies than those used in Ukraine.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
18 hours ago

Hot Off the Press: EFF's Updated Guide to Tech at the US-Mexico Border

"The Battalion Search and Rescue always carries the Electronic Frontier Foundation's zine in our desert rig. We're finding new surveillance all the time, and without a resource like that, we wouldn't know what the hell we're looking at."
Roam Research
France news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Man arrested at Shannon Airport and allegedly causing damage to US military aircraft

An individual was arrested for causing damage to a US Air Force aircraft at Shannon Airport after entering a restricted area.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Trump's FAA Now Targeting Gamers To Become Air Traffic Controllers

The FAA is targeting gamers to address the shortage of air traffic controllers in the U.S.
#nato
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Drones are key to protecting the Arctic where humans can't, but getting them to work in the cold is a challenge

NATO requires affordable drones for effective monitoring and security in the challenging Arctic region.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
14 hours ago

New drones are giving Ukraine a battlefield advantage and ravaging Russia's oil industry | Fortune

Ukraine's drone innovations are significantly enhancing its military capabilities against Russia, shifting the battlefield advantage in its favor.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
5 days ago

RAF tests Typhoon laser-guided rockets for drone defense

BAE Systems tested a laser-guided rocket system with a Typhoon fighter jet as a potential anti-drone weapon.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
#drones
NYC parents
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
US news
fromKansas City Star
3 weeks ago

KCPD expands drone security ahead of World Cup despite privacy concerns

Drones will enhance security and monitoring for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City, despite raising privacy concerns.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
US news
fromKansas City Star
3 weeks ago

KCPD expands drone security ahead of World Cup despite privacy concerns

Drones will enhance security and monitoring for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City, despite raising privacy concerns.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

NYPD Rolls Out Nearly $1 Million Drone-Hunting SUV For City Streets

NYPD has introduced a high-tech SUV for drone operations, enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with rapid response features.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare and catching the U.S. off guard

Iran's relatively inexpensive drones are depleting U.S. interceptor missile supplies faster than anticipated, raising concerns about sustained defense capability in the Middle East.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Russia's AK-47 manufacturer is making special bullets for its assault rifles to knock drones out of the sky

Kalashnikov Concern is developing 5.45mm rifle rounds specifically designed to disable drones, formalizing a national effort for drone-killing ammunition.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

SFPD credits surveillance drones with aiding crime decline but some have privacy concerns

San Francisco experiences a decline in crime attributed to new technology like drones, despite privacy concerns raised by critics.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Ukraine didn't just bring interceptor drone know-how to the Middle East. Zelenskyy says it shot down Iranian Shaheds.

Ukrainian forces are assisting multiple countries in counter-drone operations against Iranian Shahed drones using their expertise and technology.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Russia suffers record' soldier casualties as Ukraine ups drone production

Russian casualties in Ukraine are rising, recruitment is declining, and territorial gains are diminishing, indicating a strategic weakness for Russia.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Mysterious Drones Spotted Over Military Base Housing Hegseth and Rubio: Report

Unidentified drones spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair prompted White House officials to consider relocating Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Secretary Rubio, though they ultimately remained in place.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
Venture
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Dual-use tech: the Skydio example

Skydio transitioned from consumer drones to defense-focused manufacturing, securing major US military contracts and achieving $2.2 billion valuation by 2024.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Drone that hit RAF Akrotiri shows 'Iranian and Russian hallmarks' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The drone, launched from Lebanon by an Iranian-backed group, was found to contain a Kometa-B navigation system, which highlights Moscow's collaboration with Tehran on drone technology. Analysts say the wreckage recovered by British intelligence signals a new and dangerous phase of drone warfare targeting UK forces.
World news
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

New Jersey drone scare explodes again as police files reveal truth

Newly released documents reveal New Jersey police documented dozens of incidents involving large unidentified drones operating near critical infrastructure, military facilities, and restricted airspace throughout 2024.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mystery drone triggers terror alert at major US Air Force base

An unauthorized drone triggered a terror alert at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home to nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, prompting a shelter-in-place order and heightened security protocols.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Are DJI Drones Still Banned?

The FCC barred imports of new foreign-made drones (including DJI), but existing drones remain legal to buy, own, and fly in the United States.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Government upgrades drones to catch illegal dumpers

The UK is deploying drones, LIDAR and vehicle-screening tools and increasing enforcement funding to combat organized illegal waste dumping and fly-tipping.
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

Pentagon and FAA to conduct anti-drone laser tests after earlier deployments closed Texas airspace twice in the last month | Fortune

The Pentagon and FAA agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after military deployment caused two airspace closures in Texas without proper FAA coordination.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Brussels drafts blueprint to spot and swat rogue drones

In response, the EC is unveiling its EU Action Plan aimed at countering the increasing threat to EU states from remotely operated aircraft. This is described as an ambitious blueprint for stronger EU cooperation and solidarity, aimed at boosting detection capability, coordinating responses, and strengthening the region's defense readiness. The EC's report notes that drones are evolving rapidly, with advances in speed, range, and payload, plus other aspects such as resistance to electronic countermeasures. Anti-drone systems must therefore keep pace with these developments.
Miscellaneous
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Bundestag to vote on major drone deal

Germany's parliament will vote on purchasing thousands of AI-equipped kamikaze drones from domestic companies for NATO defense in Lithuania, with an initial contract worth $633 million and potential expansion into billions.
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Drone Operator Charged With Violating Flight Restrictions Over Levi's Stadium During NFL Game

As court documents describe, the FAA issues a temporary restriction that prohibits all aircraft, including drones, from operating within a three-nautical-mile radius of any stadium with a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people during, among other events, regular or post-season NFL games. The "stadium airspace is defined as "National Defense Airspace" and remains in effect for a specified time period before, during, and after NFL games at Levi's Stadium - which will include the Feb. 8 Super Bowl.
Law
#drone-hacking
Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?

High-energy lasers are emerging as cost-effective defensive weapons to counter mass drone attacks, driving intense industry investment and new military contracts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Drone incidents near UK military bases double year-on-year

Drone incidents near UK military bases doubled to 266 in 2025, prompting legislation to allow the military to shoot down and counter underwater drones.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Baton Rouge Acquires a Straight-Up Military Surveillance Drone

Baton Rouge bought the Stalker VXE30 from Edge Autonomy, which partners with Lockheed Martin , and began operating under the brand Redwire this week . According to reporting from WBRZ ABC2 in Louisiana , the drone, along with training and batteries, costs about $1 million.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
1 month ago

Congress let more law enforcement agencies to down rogue drones. Then Customs and Border Protection fired a laser, shutting down an airport | Fortune

The government's ability to deal with drones that pose a threat on American soil has been questioned this week after the use of a laser designed to shoot down drones near the border in Texas led to the abrupt closure of the airspace over El Paso, sources familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The details of exactly what happened before the Federal Aviation Administration shut down the busy airport in the Mexican border city on Wednesday aren't entirely clear,
US politics
#airspace-closure
fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess

fromWIRED
1 month ago
US politics

The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess

US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

El Paso airspace closure was reportedly triggered by the CBP's use of an anti-drone laser

CBP deployed an anti-drone laser, prompting an FAA closure of El Paso airspace after targeting what turned out to be a party balloon.
US news
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Now the Military Is Apparently Shooting Down Border Patrol's Own Drones

The Department of Defense repeatedly used laser anti-drone technology without FAA coordination, destroying a Border Patrol drone and causing unnecessary airspace shutdowns based on misidentified threats.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

U.S. Military Reportedly Shoots Down DHS Drone in Texas: Our Heads Are Exploding'

The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone using a laser-based anti-drone system near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting airspace closure and raising concerns about coordination between federal agencies.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

There's Something So Embarrassing About Homeland Security's New Drone Video That We're Gonna Have to Sit Down for a Minute

A DHS promotional video touting American air superiority shows agents using a DJI controller, indicating use of Chinese-made drones despite US restrictions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Lawmakers say US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone

The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a CBP drone near El Paso, Texas, prompting the FAA to close additional airspace, marking the second laser deployment in two weeks without proper coordination.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Drone War Secrecy and Kill or Capture

The NDAA and Obama-era drone program emphasize secrecy, legal resistance to declassification, and reliance on presidential authority for targeted killings.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The airspace around El Paso is open again. Why it closed is in dispute

FAA abruptly closed then reopened El Paso airspace after an alleged Mexican cartel drone incursion amid conflicting accounts and apparent FAA-Pentagon coordination failures.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Official Reveals Mexican Cartel Drones Sparked El Paso Airspace Shutdown, as FAA Lifts Restrictions

Mexican cartel drones breached U.S. airspace over El Paso and were disabled by the U.S. military, prompting a temporary airspace closure.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The US military's drone-defense confusion is leaving its bases vulnerable, Pentagon watchdog finds

Inconsistent and unclear Pentagon counter-drone policies leave some US military bases, including sensitive installations, unable to defend against increasing drone incursions.
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