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europe5 days ago•3 min saved

Lithuanian leaders shelter as drone alert halts Vilnius activities

Lithuania’s president and prime minister were rushed to emergency shelters in Vilnius as a drone air alert halted flights and ground transport; the alert has since been lifted and the drone’s origin is not yet confirmed. NATO jets were deployed in an attempt to locate or down the drone. The incident comes amid a string of Baltic drone incursions, with Estonia later reporting that a NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone nearby, amid broader tensions over who is directing such drones and possible Russian interference.

via BBC|

#baltic-states #drone #europe

world6 days ago•3 min saved

Baltic skies tense as NATO jet downs stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia

An F-16 from NATO’s Baltic air-policing shot down what appeared to be a stray Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia; Tallinn said the drone’s trajectory suggested it was headed toward Russian targets, while Kyiv apologized and said it would work with partners to prevent similar incidents. Russia blamed Ukraine and Baltic states for the incident and threatened retaliation, a claim Latvia denied, stating it never allowed strikes from its airspace.

via Euronews.com|

#baltics #drone #estonia

europe6 days ago•2 min saved

Drone alert near Belarus border closes Vilnius airport, NATO monitors Baltic airspace

A suspected drone approaching from Belarus triggered an air alert in Lithuania, leading to the temporary closure of Vilnius Airport. Lithuania’s defence ministry activated NATO’s Baltic Air Policing and Latvia warned of a possible threat, though the alert was later lifted.

via Euronews.com|

#belarus-border #drone #europe

world6 days ago•2 min saved

NATO-led interceptor downs Ukrainian drone over Estonia during Baltic policing drill

A Romanian F-16, training with NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, shot down a Ukrainian drone that crossed into Estonian airspace. Ukraine apologized, while NATO officials framed the incident as a routine demonstration of allied defense in the Baltics amid Russian-directed electronic warfare. It marks the first drone downing in Estonia and comes amid a broader uptick in drone activity affecting the region.

via politico.eu|

#drone #estonia #nato

military7 days ago•3 min saved

NATO shoots down suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia as Baltic airspace tensions rise

A NATO air-policing Romanian F-16 shot down a drone suspected to be Ukrainian as it crossed into Estonia’s airspace, the first such Baltic incident after several incursions. Estonian radar detected the threat before entry; the wreckage remains unrecovered and residents were cautioned not to touch debris. Ukraine apologized for the incident. The episode comes amid broader Baltic tensions tied to alleged Russian electronic warfare aimed at redirecting drones toward NATO borders, and follows other drone-related incidents including a Latvian refinery strike that led to resignations.

via Defense News|

#airspace #drone #estonia

world8 days ago•6 min saved

Russia strikes Chinese-owned cargo ship near Odesa as Putin heads to Beijing

A Russian Shahed drone hit the Chinese-linked bulk carrier KSL DEYANG near Odesa, causing small fires but no injuries; the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel with Chinese crew was in Ukraine’s Black Sea corridor as Putin prepares to visit Beijing to bolster Moscow’s strategic partnership with China.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#china #drone #odesa

defense11 days ago•4 min saved

Drone Arms Race Risks Safety Standards, Army Explosives Expert Warns

CBS News reports an Army explosive-safety specialist warned that the Defense Department’s rush to adapt and field low-cost drones amid expanding unmanned warfare could be outrunning basic safety principles. The concern follows a March incident at the Joint Readiness Training Center where a small drone-borne explosive detonated, injuring a Special Forces soldier and prompting scrutiny of the XM183 MiniBlast cartridge, which the memo says has not received a full material release. The memo notes possible triggers such as static electricity or EMI to ordnance and highlights the broader push—driven by requests to produce up to ~300,000 drones—that may pressure safety oversight. Army officials disputed some conclusions, and safety centers said investigations require specific thresholds, illustrating a tension between rapid counter-UAS development and established safety standards.

via CBS News|

#defense #drone #explosives

defense-news12 days ago•9 min saved

Hezbollah drone strike wounds civilians in Israel's north

Two Israelis were seriously injured and a third lightly injured when an explosive Hezbollah drone hit a parking lot in Rosh Hanikra, northern Israel. The wounded were hospitalized in Nahariya, and the IDF called the attack a blatant violation of the ceasefire with Lebanon. The incident comes after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as Israel weighs countermeasures including a new FPV drone program amid ongoing Israel–Lebanon talks.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#ceasefire #defense-news #drone

world12 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine Drone Strike Halts Perm Refinery, Weeks-Long Repairs Loom

A Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia’s Lukoil-operated Perm refinery in the Urals, forcing the shutdown of primary crude distillation units and sidelining other processing as repairs are expected to take weeks; the strikes are part of Kyiv’s campaign to curb Russia’s oil revenue amid the war.

via Kyiv Post|

#drone #energy-security #oil

technology12 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine’s Robo-Combined Arms: Drones Scout, Ground Robots Deliver

Ukraine is expanding a robotic teamed approach: aerial drones scout and guide attacks while ground robots carry heavier weapons and explosives to strike targets, enabling a ‘robotic combined-arms’ dynamic that keeps soldiers safer. The system’s strengths and limits differ—drones are faster and provide situational awareness, ground bots can breach dugouts and haul heavier payloads—yet together they are reportedly more effective than either on its own. Zelenskyy cited tens of thousands of robot missions and an aggressive push to scale to tens of thousands of ground robots to automate front-line logistics.

via Business Insider|

#combined-arms #drone #ground-robot

world14 days ago•13 min saved

Greece links Lefkada sea drone to Ukraine, explosives destroyed

Greece’s defense minister said a military sea drone found on Lefkada island is Ukrainian-built and posed a threat to Mediterranean navigation, after its explosives were destroyed at a mainland base; the incident has raised regional security concerns.

via AP News|

#drone #greece #lefkada

deals15 days ago•15 min saved

Amazon Slashes DJI Mini 3 Fly More Kit to $499, Includes Built-In Screen Controller

Amazon is offering the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo with the DJI RC for $499, the lowest price in a while, and includes three batteries for 114 minutes of flight time, a two-way charging hub, a shoulder bag, and the RC controller with a built-in 5.5-inch display; weighing under 249g, the Mini 3 avoids FAA registration for recreational use, and packages 4K HDR video, a 3-axis gimbal, 10 km transmission, GPS Return to Home, QuickShots, and vertical shooting for social formats—a strong entry point for beginner aerial photography.

via Gizmodo|

#amazon #deals #dji-mini-3

local23 days ago•3 min saved

Rope Rescue Snatches Man From Under Washington's High Steel Bridge

A dramatic video shows rescuers rappelling down the embankment beneath the High Steel Bridge in Mason County, Washington, to pull a man who had fallen to the bottom of a steep, slick canyon. The man was retrieved and hoisted to safety by multiple rescue teams; he was uninjured. The area remains closed under a federal safety order until November to prevent dangerous rescues, with officials warning that the terrain is steep, slippery and unforgiving.

via CBS News|

#drone #high-steel-bridge #local

transportation26 days ago•2 min saved

Pilot reports drone strike during San Diego landing; FAA investigating

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported striking a drone during its approach to San Diego International Airport. The FAA is investigating the sighting, United said postflight inspection found no damage to the 737, and air traffic control had alerted other pilots with no additional drone reports.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#aviation-safety #drone #faa

transportation26 days ago•5 min saved

Possible drone near-miss during United flight’s approach to San Diego

A United Airlines 737 arriving into San Diego reported a red, small drone about 1,000 feet below and to the right at roughly 3,000 feet during approach. Air traffic control checked with the crew and other pilots; no corroborating reports emerged. The FAA is investigating, United said the aircraft sustained no damage after inspection, and the flight continued to Houston.

via Los Angeles Times|

#aviation #drone #faa