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Ukraine war
Ukraine detains Chinese father-son duo suspected of spying
The Chinese nationals are accused of attempting to smuggle secret documents on Ukraine’s Neptune missile system to China, further straining Kyiv-Beijing relations.
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Ukraine war
Ukraine says Russia fired record 728 drones in overnight attack
9 Jul 2025 - 5:31PM
Ukraine war
Ukraine plans to expand drone production with allies after war, Zelensky says
8 Jul 2025 - 5:55AM
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Ukraine war
Russia claims first village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk as ceasefire talks stall
Moscow announced the capture of Dachne, its first claimed foothold in the industrial Dnipropetrovsk region, following renewed drone barrages. Kyiv denies the claim.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:50PM
Middle East
Israeli military strikes targets at Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen
Two missiles were launched from Yemen towards Israel just hours later, the Israeli army said.
7 Jul 2025 - 10:54AM
UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)
China’s military will need structural change to fend off drone threats: experts
Writing in the PLA Daily, the analysts predict likely need for specialised counter-drone rapid response combat units.
6 Jul 2025 - 11:00PM
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US-China relations
Trump wants to ground China’s drones – but have they flown too high to reach?
An executive order to limit China’s market penetration and boost the US’ capacity in drones might be too little, too late.
6 Jul 2025 - 8:30AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine says it struck Russian base containing fighter jets and glide bombs
The Ukrainian military described the Borisoglebsk facility as the home base of Russia’s Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM aircraft.
6 Jul 2025 - 1:07AM
Nepal
Nepal uses drones to clean up Mount Everest’s trash-covered slopes
Between mid-April and mid-May, the drones operated by Nepal-based firm Airlift Technology handled more than 280 kilograms of refuse.
5 Jul 2025 - 6:31PM
Ukraine war
Trump and Zelensky discuss weapons for Ukraine amid escalating Russian strikes
The leaders agreed to work on increasing Kyiv’s capability to ‘defend the sky’, as Ukraine seeks more Patriot missiles.
5 Jul 2025 - 5:49AM
Japan
Is Japan facing higher risk of drone warfare over Diaoyu Islands?
Japan has said its military could shoot down foreign drones flying over its territory, days after a Chinese-made drone entered its airspace.
4 Jul 2025 - 4:18PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies amid US arms freeze
The pause on some US shipments could deprive Kyiv of formidable systems such as air defence missiles and precision-guided artillery.
3 Jul 2025 - 3:20AM
Ukraine war
Zelensky signs decree for Ukraine’s withdrawal from anti-personnel mines treaty
Driven by Russia’s widespread use of mines, the decision aims to restore Ukraine’s right to defend its territory.
30 Jun 2025 - 2:27PM
Ukraine war
Russia launches biggest aerial attack since start of the war, Ukraine says
Ukraine loses an F-16 and its pilot while defending against heavy Russian air attack.
30 Jun 2025 - 10:23AM
Ukraine war
Russian drone strike kills married couple, injures 17 in Odesa
A drone slammed into a residential tower block in the city, causing damage to three floors and trapping residents, according to emergency services.
28 Jun 2025 - 7:50PM
South Korea
2 Chinese men arrested in South Korea for using drone to film naval base
A series of similar recent incidents involving Chinese nationals has sparked fears of South Korea’s national security being compromised.
27 Jun 2025 - 7:29PM
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Ukraine war
Drone debris found in Ukraine suggests Russia using new tech from Iran
Drone wreckage features cutting-edge tech, signalling an evolution in Russia’s air assault capabilities.
25 Jun 2025 - 4:02PM
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Science
Chinese team details drone plan to capture Martian samples and avoid bio risks
Robotic arm and claw on Tianwen-3 uncrewed helicopter will retrieve larger rocks that may contain signs of life for study on Earth from 2031.
24 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine fights back 10,000 Russians at Kursk amid air, drone assault
Ukraine holds about 90 square kilometres of Kursk, as Russia continues drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities further from the front.
22 Jun 2025 - 5:39PM
Hong Kong science and tech
2 Hong Kong pilot schemes testing drones for landslide prevention operations
Drones are being used to help the Geotechnical Engineering Office with its work, including inspecting landslide sites and monitoring hillsides.
22 Jun 2025 - 4:06PM
Ukraine war
Ukraine developing interceptor drones to counter Russian attacks: Zelensky
Hundreds of Iranian-designed Shahed drones have been descending on Ukrainian cities in recent weeks.
21 Jun 2025 - 2:01PM
Science
Chinese military lab creates mosquito-sized microdrone for covert operations
State broadcaster CCTV showcases defence university’s miniature bionic robots suited to reconnaissance and battlefield missions.
20 Jun 2025 - 5:03PM
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Defence
Will US actively join Israel against Iran? Pentagon chief stays mum
Defence secretary tells lawmakers his job is to ‘make sure the president has options’ as Democrats fret about China threat in Indo-Pacific.
19 Jun 2025 - 9:11PM
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Taiwan
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Taiwan signs deal for drone software tested in Ukraine
18 Jun 2025 - 11:59AM
Ukraine war
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 10, dozens wounded
The almost nine-hour attack was the latest in a spate of Russian aerial assaults on the Ukrainian capital.
17 Jun 2025 - 11:24PM
Iran
Israel and Iran continue to trade blows as hostilities inflict deadly toll
Israel warns Iran residents ‘will pay the price’ for the ‘premeditated murder’ of civilians and also says it has achieved ‘aerial superiority’ over Tehran.
16 Jun 2025 - 10:09PM
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China's military weapons
Seoul’s radical drone carrier bids to shape next-gen naval warfare
HCX-23 Plus could position country as potential ‘first mover’ for unmanned, drone-optimised navy assets, expert says.
15 Jun 2025 - 5:20PM
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Middle East
Israel and Iran unleash more strikes, deepening Middle East crisis
Israel targets Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters; Tehran launches deadly missile strikes.
15 Jun 2025 - 7:49PM
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