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Drones

Latvia believes one of two drones that violated its airspace was Russian, the other Ukrainian

European naval defence industry meets as threats drive fleet upgrades

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Naval Group at the company's shipyard in Lorient, western France, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Naval Group at the company's shipyard in Lorient, western France, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo

Ukrainian drones set fire to major Russian oil refinery, local governor says

Sea drone makers compete in Taiwan for soaring investment

A Ghostwake unmanned surface vessel, developed by US-based STR8 Industries and manufactured in Taiwan.
A Ghostwake unmanned surface vessel, developed by US-based STR8 Industries and manufactured in Taiwan.

Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility

A Geranium-2, a Russia-made drone, flying over Kyiv during a Russian aerial attack on the Ukrainian capital on Nov 1.
A Geranium-2, a Russia-made drone, flying over Kyiv during a Russian aerial attack on the Ukrainian capital on Nov 1.

Bulgaria's acting President Iotova takes lead in presidential runoff vote, exit polls show

Presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov votes during the second round of the presidential election, in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, November 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Presidential candidate Andrey Gyurov votes during the second round of the presidential election, in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, November 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

China says stealth attack drone makes first take-off, landing on amphibious ship

The drone trial underscores China’s push to integrate drone technology into its military modernisation drive.
The drone trial underscores China’s push to integrate drone technology into its military modernisation drive.

Iran's IRGC Navy says four tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Kim Jong Un urges drone dominance as North Korea fires missiles, rockets

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that pursuing superiority in drone technology was “an indispensable option” given the changing nature of modern warfare.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that pursuing superiority in drone technology was “an indispensable option” given the changing nature of modern warfare.

Greek container ship sinks after drone attack off Bulgaria, all crew members rescued

Fourteen Filipinos and four Ukrainians were rescued from the vessel after it was hit by naval drones off the coast of Bulgaria.
Fourteen Filipinos and four Ukrainians were rescued from the vessel after it was hit by naval drones off the coast of Bulgaria.

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