United States, Philippines host regional workshop on countering weaponized drones and CBRN threats

Marking the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippines diplomatic relations and the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty, the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the Government of the Philippines, hosted a five-day Capstone Workshop and Combined Tabletop Exercise in Manila from August Read More …

Serbia: Authorities probe ‘organised group’ moving explosives, drones into EU

Serbian prosecutors confirmed Thursday that four people have been detained as part of an investigation into an “organised group” suspected of moving explosives and drones into European Union countries. The group, which authorities say includes three other members, is suspected Read More …

UN chief, Red Cross renew call for rules on lethal autonomous weapons

Amid unconfirmed reports that fully autonomous and AI-guided drones are now being used on the battlefield, UN chief António Guterres and the President of the Red Cross on Tuesday renewed their urgent call for stricter global controls, before it is Read More …

Germany: Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

German investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported. The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with Read More …

Romania: The second fragment of the Gerbera drone with explosive charge discovered

The Ministry of National Defense (MApN) announced on Sunday evening the discovery of a fragment of an aerial drone, model Gerbera, in the Gura Portiței area, a few hours after another similar fragment was found in Costinești. On August 23, Read More …

Turkey: Explosive drone hits police center in Trabzon province

A suspected drone carrying explosives crashed into the grounds of a police department in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Trabzon, damaging three parked vehicles but causing no casualties, local authorities said. The object fell into the courtyard of the Arsin District Security Read More …

Romania: Drone fragments removed from Costinesti beach

Drone remains were discovered in the sea, close to Romania’s Costinești beach, on the Black Sea shore, on Thursday, August 13. The device was first noticed by employees in the area earlier in the morning. Initially, whether or not the Read More …

Russia: Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb

The head of a leading Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured in a car bomb near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be the latest in a series of assassination attempts targeting figures linked to the country’s war in Ukraine. Vladimir Tkachuk, Read More …

Germany: Flying object hits plane at Leipzig airport as drone discovered carrying explosive device

An unidentified flying object hit a a cargo plane at a German airport on Wednesday, as the discovery of a drone carrying an explosive device caused disruption and the suspension of flights. An airport staff member discovered the drone in Read More …

Indonesia, US conduct bomb disposal training in Guam

Seven Indonesian Air Force personnel completed a four-day bomb disposal training program with US Pacific Air Forces at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the Air Force said Tuesday. The joint tactical training, held from July 20 to July 24, Read More …

Iraq: US soldier killed during ‘controlled detonation’ of downed Iranian drone

The US military says a service member was killed after an Iranian attack in northern Iraq on Saturday, a day after an attack on a base in Jordan killed two US soldiers and left another missing. US Central Command said Read More …

UN: Sudan’s people subject to ‘relentless’ drone strikes in El Obeid

The war in Sudan threatens to spiral further as the strategically-important town of El Obeid continues to face “relentless” drone attacks by advancing paramilitary militias, the UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, said on Friday. Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Read More …

Sweden: Russian Embassy in Stockholm attacked by drone carrying fake IED

Russia’s Embassy in Sweden said Thursday it was “attacked” by two drones overnight and blamed Swedish authorities for failing to ensure security at the diplomatic mission. The embassy said one drone dropped a container filled with red paint onto its grounds at Read More …

Myanmar: Mi-17 helicopter hit by drone strike

A Mi-17 helicopter used by  junta for logistics operations was destroyed by a drone strike in Myaing Township, Magway Region, in central Myanmar, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Defence of the resistance-run interim Magway Federal Unit. Read More …

Estonia: Attack drone carrying 5 kilograms of explosives found in Rõuge

An attack drone carrying 5 kilograms of explosives was found in south Estonia and authorities said it could be linked to a Ukrainian strike on Russia in early June. The device was found in a field in Rõuge municipality by Read More …

Washington, D.C.: FBI breaks up alleged drone attack plot targeting White House UFC event

An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital. Five people were in custody as of Monday, and investigators identified 23 individuals Read More …

Turkey: Armed drone carrying munitions crashes on Black Sea coast

An armed unmanned aerial vehicle loaded with munitions crash-landed on Kapisuyu Beach in the Kurucasile district of Bartin province on Sunday, authorities said, prompting gendarmerie units to evacuate the area and establish a security perimeter along the stretch of coastline Read More …

Romania: Two people injured after Russian drone crashed onto a building in Galați

A drone crashed Friday night around 2:00 a.m. on a building in Galați. The incident was followed by an explosion and fire in an apartment located on the 10th floor of the building. Two people were injured and transported to Read More …

Pakistan: Quadcopter attack kills two schoolchildren in Bajaur

Two schoolchildren were killed after a quadcopter drone, reportedly operated from an unknown location, struck a hilly area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Thursday. Local residents and official sources told Dawn that the fatal incident occurred in the Shahi Thangi area, Read More …

Lithuania: Combat drone that crashed in Utena district neutralised in a controlled explosion

Lithuania’s police officers neutralised a combat drone that crashed in the northern Utena district in a controlled explosion, authorities announced on Monday afternoon. Earlier on Monday, the police said the drone, believed to be Ukrainian, was carrying carrying explosives and Read More …