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From Shahed to Saturation: How LUCAS Drones Rewrote U.S. Warfighting Depth
defense2 hours ago

From Shahed to Saturation: How LUCAS Drones Rewrote U.S. Warfighting Depth

An interview with former Pentagon official Michael C. Horowitz explains how the U.S. developed LUCAS, a low-cost unmanned combat drone reverse-engineered from Iran’s Shahed‑136 and first fielded in Operation Epic Fury. The program, pushed through under both the Trump and Biden administrations with support from the Defense Innovation Unit, APFIT, and SpektreWorks, aims to flood the force with inexpensive, mass-produced precision munitions to supplement—not replace—high-end weapons like Tomahawks. Horowitz argues this “mass depth” approach could complicate defenses against peers like China, advocates tens of thousands (even hundreds of thousands) of units, and signals a broader shift toward scalable, risk-tolerant defense procurement, though production bottlenecks and operational use questions remain.

via The War Zone|
#defense#defense-innovation#drone
F-16 Intercepts Plane Near Mar-a-Lago, Drone Rumors Debunked
usnews12 days ago

F-16 Intercepts Plane Near Mar-a-Lago, Drone Rumors Debunked

NORAD scrambled F-16s to intercept a civilian aircraft that entered the Mar-a-Lago temporary flight restriction over Palm Beach. The incident, which involved flares to gain the pilot's attention, sparked online drone rumors that officials later said were mistaken. The plane was escorted safely, Air Force One remained secure at PBI, and FAA delays were attributed to volume rather than the security event.

via WPEC|
#drone#f-16#mar-a-lago
Ust-Luga restarts oil exports as Primorsk remains shut after drone attacks
world18 days ago

Ust-Luga restarts oil exports as Primorsk remains shut after drone attacks

Russia's Baltic Sea oil hubs Primorsk and Ust-Luga had suspended exports after drone attacks; Ust-Luga resumed loadings as Primorsk remained closed following aerial strikes. Primorsk exports over 1 million bpd and Ust-Luga about 700,000 bpd, with Transneft operating both ports and not commenting. Ukraine has attacked Russian oil facilities, contributing to ongoing disruptions.

via Reuters|
#drone#grid-and-infrastructure#oil-and-gas
Laurel Halo's Midnight Zone Turns Descent into a Dread-Soaked Drone Score
music26 days ago

Laurel Halo's Midnight Zone Turns Descent into a Dread-Soaked Drone Score

Pitchfork’s review of Laurel Halo’s Midnight Zone (Original Soundtrack) for Julian Charrière’s film frames a claustrophobic, lightless dive: a dense, continually shifting drone palette built from a Yamaha Montage through a TransAcoustic piano, with no conventional melody and occasional tonal flashes. The opener “Sunlight Zone” unfolds from a muffled hum into a crescendo of bells and shrieks, while tracks like “Polymetallic Nodule” meditate on the sea-floor nodules that sit at the heart of the film’s geology and greed. The score mirrors the film’s descent into the deep and stands alone as a bleak, hypnotic sonic portrait of geologic time and the unknown.

via Pitchfork|
#drone#film-score#laurel-halo
Fujairah oil hub suspends loading after drone debris-triggered fire amid US-Iran tensions
business28 days ago

Fujairah oil hub suspends loading after drone debris-triggered fire amid US-Iran tensions

Oil-loading operations at Fujairah, a key UAE bunkering hub, were suspended after a fire caused by debris from an intercepted drone; no injuries were reported. The incident follows a U.S. strike on Iran’s Kharg Island and rising tensions, with Iran’s IRGC warning that U.S. interests in the UAE are legitimate targets, while Brent crude traded above $100 as markets weigh escalation risks.

via CNBC|
#business#drone#fujairah
Sea-Launched Drones Remain a Homeland Threat Despite Unverified Alert
defense28 days ago

Sea-Launched Drones Remain a Homeland Threat Despite Unverified Alert

An FBI alert warning of a possible Iranian drone attack on California launched from an offshore vessel was based on unverified intelligence and issued as a precaution. Regardless, it underscores a long-standing, plausible threat: sea- or ship-launched long-range drones that can be hard to detect and reach U.S. shores. The risk spans Shahed-136-type drones and other one-way weapons, fueling ongoing calls for expanded counter-drone defenses even as domestic defenses lag behind technological advances.

via The War Zone|
#counter-drone#defense#drone
Drone strike in Iraq leaves French officer dead, six soldiers wounded
world29 days ago

Drone strike in Iraq leaves French officer dead, six soldiers wounded

A drone attacked French counter-terrorism troops in northern Iraq’s Erbil region, wounding six soldiers and killing Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion. President Macron condemned the strike, stressing France’s ongoing role in the fight against ISIS. The drone’s origin was not immediately clear, amid broader regional tensions and recent militant activity in the area.

via Reuters|
#drone#france#iraq
Newsom: California Faces No Imminent Threat Despite Iran Drone Memo
politics1 month ago

Newsom: California Faces No Imminent Threat Despite Iran Drone Memo

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there is no imminent threat to the state after an FBI memo to local officials about unverified claims by Iranian-affiliated actors planning drone attacks; officials describe the information as aspirational and not credible, Newsom says he’s coordinating with security and intelligence officials while remaining prepared for emergencies, as private U.S. intelligence warnings push heightened security around energy infrastructure and government targets.

via CNN|
#california#drone#fbi
UK says Cyprus drone strike not Iran-originated
world1 month ago

UK says Cyprus drone strike not Iran-originated

The UK MoD says the Shahed-type drone that hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus was not launched from Iran, though investigators cannot conclusively identify its origin (possible pro-Iran militias in Lebanon or western Iraq). No casualties or damage to the hangar were reported; Cyprus criticized the warning lapse and security coordination continues with UK and allies, amid broader discussions about US basing and potential strikes from Diego Garcia.

via Middle East Eye|
#akrotiri#cyprus#drone
Border Drone Downing Spurs Demands for Interagency Oversight
defense1 month ago

Border Drone Downing Spurs Demands for Interagency Oversight

Democratic lawmakers condemned the Trump administration after the military used a high-powered laser to down what it said was a threatening drone near the US–Mexico border, later identified as a CBP drone, highlighting interagency coordination gaps. The incident follows a prior episode where a CBP laser hit a party balloon, and ongoing airspace restrictions near Fort Hancock, with Republicans and Democrats urging independent review and stricter coordination between the FAA, the Pentagon, and CBP. The FAA seeks a safety review of anti-drone lasers and has paused testing until it’s completed, while agency disagreements about pre-approval for laser use persist.

via The Guardian|
#cbp#coordination#defense