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The latest news, analysis and opinion on drones, especially Chinese drone makers and drone usage.
A man gestures from the top of the eastern pylon of the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
Australia

Vandal demands peanut butter sandwich to end Australian bridge stand-off

Police believe the bridge climber is the serial vandal responsible for the Pam the Bird graffiti appearing across Melbourne.

Ukraine war

Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

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China's military weapons

Could China’s containerised aircraft launcher reshape rules of modern warfare?

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Britain

Self-flying jets, drones, no-crew subs: UK lays out new defence plan

While PM Keir Starmer says ‘cutting-edge capabilities’ will help to deter threats, critics say the rising defence budget should be even higher.

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A drone belonging to the Ukraine military, which uses around 200,000 a month. Britain is also focusing on the machines for defence, as well as unstaffed planes and submarines. File photo: Kyodo
United States

Passenger jet reports striking drone approaching JFK airport to land

The FAA launches an investigation as JetBlue says it found ‘no damage or evidence of a collision’ on its aircraft.

Japan

Japan aims to catch up on drone warfare by tapping Ukraine’s experience

Analysts say Japan wants to accelerate production of drones to protect its territory given its shortage of military manpower.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine drones ignite Russian refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages

Ukraine ramps up pressure on Russia’s fuel supply with its drone fleet, causing acute shortages across parts of the country.

A satellite image shows smoke rising from an oil storage fire at Russia’s Kavkaz Port on June 21. Kyiv has stepped up its drone campaign inside Russia. Photo: Vantor via Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

US strikes Iran after Trump says cargo ship attack violated ceasefire

US Central Command says missile, drone and radar sites were hit after Tehran was accused of targeting vessel in Strait of Hormuz.

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Ukraine war

Hundreds of drones: Russia reports one of biggest Ukrainian attacks

The latest strike by Kyiv, with well over 600 drones, led to Russian bosses in the illegally-annexed Crimea declaring an ‘emergency situation’.

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US, Israel war on Iran

UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after Singapore-flagged vessel attacked

A cargo ship was hit by a projectile close to Oman, testing a preliminary agreement to end the Iran war.

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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 18. Photo: Reuters
South China Sea

US shifts South China Sea reconnaissance towards drones, Philippines: think tank

Reliance on close-in aerial reconnaissance over contested waters comes as large American vessels face growing constraints.

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Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea comes into view during an aerial reconnaissance flight on February 18, 2025. Photo: AFP
War and conflict

Opinion | 8 takeaways from the US-Iran war

From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine drones knock out power in Russia-held Crimea’s biggest city

Trolleybuses were not operating in Sevastopol and children should remain at home, the governor said, amid more strikes on energy facilities.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine war: Russia says US hasn’t delivered on Trump-Putin ‘understandings’

With Kyiv claiming to be turning the tide of the conflict, Moscow’s comments signal a growing frustration with Washington.

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Smoke billows behind an Orthodox church following a reported Ukrainian drone attack, in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Ukraine war

Zelensky says Ukraine drones hit Russia’s Tyumen, now have 3,000km range

Kyiv’s forces have been focusing on striking oil industry targets inside Russia to hinder Moscow’s capability in funding its war.

Smoke rises from a fire at the Antipinsky oil refinery in Tyumen, in a video released on June 6. Photo: Social media via Reuters
Ukraine war

Zelensky gives Belarus 1 week to remove equipment used in Russian attacks

‘If he doesn’t do ‌it, we’ll do it,’ the president threatened, saying that a week should be enough time for Belarus leader Lukashenko.

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Russia

‘This is the new reality’: Ukraine drone strike brings war to streets of Moscow

Kyiv has sent drones into Russia as far as the Urals in retaliation for Moscow bombing its cities daily.

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China's military weapons

China showcases portable laser weapons for a single soldier to shoot down drones

3-day defence equipment and tech expo in Beijing features Lijian series of high-energy lasers among displays of drone and anti-drone systems.

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The Lijian III can burn a drone within 4 seconds and needs less than 5 seconds to cool down before firing the next laser, according to its manufacturer. Photo: Handout
Ukraine war

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital

Hundreds of drones target Russia in an attack Ukraine’s Zelensky called a ‘fully justified response’ in the war.

Russia

Murder of Russian artist critical of Putin likely ‘political’: Poland’s Tusk

The case risks rekindling tensions between Poland and Russia, exacerbated by drone crashes on Polish territory last autumn.

United States

FBI says foiled drone and sniper plot at Trump’s White House fight night

Five suspects charged in alleged plot designed to launch explosives during the president’s 80th birthday gala.

US President Donald Trump at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Why Japan is trying to get in on Europe’s flagship drone programme

Analysts say Japan can bring precision manufacturing to the European project aimed at building a home-grown alternative to US-made drones.

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An Airbus Eurodrone remotely piloted aircraft system on display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport, near Paris, France, on June 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says

An electronic signing of an agreement is expected, before ‘technical-level talks next week’.

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Hong Kong economy

Can 150kg drones carry cement and bricks? Hong Kong is putting them to the test

Development Bureau says initiative will help government develop policies as part of push for ‘low-altitude economy’.

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South Korea

Former South Korean president Yoon given 30 years over Pyongyang drone plot

Yoon is already serving a life sentence for insurrection over his short-lived martial law decree in 2024.

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Yoon Suk-yeol attends the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro as South Korean president on November 18, 2024. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Opinion | How drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente

Proposed bilateral trade and investment boards promise stability, but a lack of clarity around key issues could be weaponised.

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Visitors crowd around the DJI stand at the Drone World Congress in Shenzhen on May 21. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky’s offer

St Petersburg residents told to remain at home as the attack underscores Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.

US, Israel war on Iran

US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone shootdown in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation, drawing condemnation over the ‘blatant act of aggression’.

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