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Third drone near Leipzig airport hints at larger attack plan
world21 hours ago

Third drone near Leipzig airport hints at larger attack plan

German investigators found a third drone near Leipzig airport along with about 50g of suspected military explosive, suggesting a larger attack may have been planned; hexogen residues and other drone components were found nearby. Earlier drones linked to the incident damaged a DHL plane and a Ukrainian Antonov flight. Intelligence sources have pointed to Russian involvement, though Moscow denies it. The probe is led by the prosecutor general, with Chancellor Merz promising to publish findings soon.

via The Guardian|
#drone#germany-investigation#hexogen
Romania downs Russian marine drone near Neptun Deep gas field
world4 days ago

Romania downs Russian marine drone near Neptun Deep gas field

Romania’s military destroyed a Russian marine drone near the Neptun Deep natural gas project in the Black Sea after it was spotted close to the platform; two Romanian F-16s were scrambled to engage, with authorities saying the drone endangered workers and critical infrastructure. President Nicușor Dan condemned the incident as a new escalation by Russia, and NATO confirmed the engagement as part of ongoing vigilance near regional energy facilities.

via CNBC|
#black-sea#drone#neptun-deep
Romania downs sea drone near key gas platform, blames Moscow for hybrid warfare
world5 days ago

Romania downs sea drone near key gas platform, blames Moscow for hybrid warfare

A Romanian F-16 destroyed a sea drone near the Neptun Deep offshore gas platform in the Black Sea. Romania’s president blamed Moscow for the incident, calling it hybrid warfare, while EU leader Ursula von der Leyen expressed solidarity and highlighted Europe’s drone-defense initiatives. The drone was spotted near a major energy site, underscoring security risks to offshore infrastructure as Neptun Deep moves toward production in 2027.

via politico.eu|
#drone#hybrid-warfare#neptun-deep
Ukraine Unveils Dovbush T40: A Long-Range Drone Aiming Deep Into Russia’s Rear
technology7 days ago

Ukraine Unveils Dovbush T40: A Long-Range Drone Aiming Deep Into Russia’s Rear

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has officially cleared the Dovbush T40, a domestically produced long-range UAV designed for reconnaissance, fire control, and precision strikes. With a wingspan near five meters and endurance exceeding 24 hours, the T40 allegedly can reach targets beyond the Urals into Siberia, features a low radar signature, and can function as a kamikaze platform or carry dropping munitions, while resisting electronic warfare. The rollout signals Kyiv’s intent to project reach into Russia’s rear areas and degrade key energy and military targets.

via Daily Kos|
#dovbush-t40#drone#long-range
NATO shoots down suspected Russian drone after Romanian airspace breach
defense-and-security10 days ago

NATO shoots down suspected Russian drone after Romanian airspace breach

A Spanish F-18 on a NATO air-policing mission shot down a drone that illegally entered Romanian airspace near Galați from Moldova, with NATO saying the drone likely originated from Russia. Debris fell in an uninhabited area; this marks the fourth drone downed by NATO over Romania in 2026 amid continuing Russia-Ukraine hostilities.

via politico.eu|
#airspace#defense-and-security#drone
NATO fighter downs drone after it breached Romania’s airspace during patrol
world10 days ago

NATO fighter downs drone after it breached Romania’s airspace during patrol

A Spanish F-18 on a NATO air-policing mission shot down a drone that illegally breached Romanian airspace, the fourth such incident Romania has downed this year. Radar tracked the drone entering from Moldova about 24 km north of Galați, with fragments landing in an uninhabited area. The event follows earlier interceptions of Russian drones amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, highlighting heightened security near Romania’s border.

via CNN|
#airspace#drone#moldova
NATO jets down foreign drone over Latvia amid Russian EW tactics
world12 days ago

NATO jets down foreign drone over Latvia amid Russian EW tactics

NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters shot down a foreign unmanned aerial vehicle over Latvia’s Balvi region, with Latvia saying the drone entered Latvian airspace as a result of Russian electromagnetic warfare. Airspace alerts were lifted after the drone was destroyed; Finland briefly restricted airspace in the Gulf of Finland as a precaution. Latvia’s leaders stressed the need to strengthen eastern-border surveillance and anti-drone capabilities, noting multiple drone incursions linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, including a similar June incident.

via CNBC|
#baltic-air-policing#drone#electromagnetic-warfare
Baltic Tensions Rise as NATO Jets Down Latvian Drone
world12 days ago

Baltic Tensions Rise as NATO Jets Down Latvian Drone

NATO jets shot down a drone that entered Latvia’s airspace, the alliance’s second such interception in two months as Ukraine-Russia warfare spills into the Baltic; Latvia, noting the drone likely originated with Ukrainian forces and veered off course due to interference, said it could not identify the aircraft, amid broader regional drone incidents and a stray Russian missile crash in Poland.

via Bloomberg|
#drone#latvia#nato
US Drone Rules 2026: What’s Banned, What’s Still Sellable, What to Buy
technology15 days ago

US Drone Rules 2026: What’s Banned, What’s Still Sellable, What to Buy

The FCC has expanded its Covered List to bar the sale of all foreign-made drones and DJI cameras that aren’t FCC-certified, revoking approvals for several DJI clones and LiDAR-equipped devices. Drones and cameras already approved remain legal to sell and fly under FAA rules, but future models may be removed from the US market. For buyers, older DJI models and non-LiDAR drones that are already approved remain safer options; beginner picks include the DJI Flip or Potensic Atom 2, while experts might consider the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The 249-gram threshold affects FAA registration, and importing unapproved drones can create compliance issues. There are a few US-made options for professional use, but consumer drones are largely still imported; parts for currently approved devices should continue to be available. The situation is evolving with ongoing litigation from DJI and anticipated further regulatory moves, including potential effects on Hasselblad equipment and model aircraft.

via PCMag|
#covered-list#dji#drone
Unidentified drone explodes near Bulgaria–Romania gas corridor, probe launched
europe17 days ago

Unidentified drone explodes near Bulgaria–Romania gas corridor, probe launched

An unidentified drone crossed from Romania into Bulgarian airspace and exploded about 1,000 metres from a Trans-Balkan gas-pipeline compressor station near Kardam; there were no casualties or infrastructure damage, and Bulgarian and Romanian authorities will boost surveillance while an investigation determines the drone’s type amid heightened regional security concerns linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

via Euronews.com|
#bulgaria#drone#europe
Leipzig drone discovery fans fears of Moscow influence in German elections
world19 days ago

Leipzig drone discovery fans fears of Moscow influence in German elections

A drone packed with explosives found at Leipzig Airport raises alarms about Russian interference in Germany’s September regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with officials warning Moscow uses hybrid tactics and disinformation to sway voters toward pro-Russian parties like AfD and BSW. Investigations are ongoing to determine responsibility, amid concerns about security and the impact on Germany’s Ukraine support.

via politico.eu|
#disinformation#drone#elections