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defense18 days ago•3 min saved

Florida Charter Boat Snags U.S. Military Drone During Routine Tests

A Gulf of Mexico charter fishing trip yielded an unusual catch when a boat hauled in a U.S. military drone, later identified as an Eglin Air Force Base LUCAS drone that reportedly collided with the water during routine testing. The drone was recovered and handed to the Defense Department, with Eglin confirming the incident as part of ongoing munitions tests and CENTCOM noting a new one-way drone task force operating in the region.

via CBS News|

#centcom #defense #drone

nation-and-world19 days ago•23 min saved

Pensacola charter nets what may be a military drone from the Gulf

A Pensacola charter fishing group pulled a large drone from the Gulf of Mexico; the drone’s identity isn’t independently confirmed, but it may be a MQM-172 unmanned aerial target used by the U.S. military for training.

via fox56.com|

#drone #gulf-of-mexico #military-training

nation-and-world19 days ago•21 min saved

Pensacola charter reels in Gulf drone, could be military MQM-172

A Pensacola six‑hour fishing trip ended with the group pulling a large drone from the Gulf waters, which may be an MQM‑172 unmanned aerial target used by the U.S. military for training and weapons testing; confirmation hasn’t been made independently, but the drone was recovered later that day.

via WXLV|

#drone #gulf-of-mexico #military-training

nation-and-world19 days ago•23 min saved

Pensacola charter haul uncovers suspected military drone in Gulf

A Pensacola six-hour fishing charter retrieved a large drone from the Gulf of Mexico; the aircraft is believed to be an MQM-172 unmanned aerial target used by the U.S. military for training and weapons testing, though independent confirmation is pending.

via KHGI|

#drone #gulf-of-mexico #military-training

space19 days ago•2 min saved

Chinese Tourist Pleads Guilty to Drone Flight in Restricted NASA Airspace

A Chinese tourist, Xiaodong He, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for flying a drone in restricted national defense airspace over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. He conducted a 12-minute flight on July 25, recording four videos within 1.56 miles of pad 39B and 4.23 miles of the Rotation, Processing & Surge Facility before KSC police seized the drone. He faces up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine; sentencing is pending. His wife says they were unaware of the restrictions and were vacationing. He was later arrested in New York City and released on pretrial supervision with his passport surrendered.

via Florida Today|

#drone #guilty-plea #kennedy-space-center

local20 days ago•23 min saved

Pensacola Charter Reels In Suspected Military Drone From Gulf

A Pensacola six-hour charter group recovered a large drone from Gulf waters; the drone may be an MQM-172 unmanned aerial target used by the U.S. military, though this has not been independently confirmed, and the drone was collected later that day.

via WEAR-TV|

#drone #fishing-charter #gulf-of-mexico

world21 days ago•5 min saved

Witnesses Describe Gaza Drone Strike Targeting Rescue Scene in ‘Double-Tap’ Attack

Witnesses recount a two-stage Israeli drone strike in Gaza that killed a teenager who rushed to help an injured man, followed seconds later by a second blast on rescuers—an apparent 'double-tap' attack that experts say could have harmed civilians; Israel says the target was Hamas and the incident is under review.

via The Guardian|

#civilians #double-tap #drone

world23 days ago•129 min saved

Houthi attack leaves civilian dead and others injured in Saudi Taif

A Houthi drone debris attack in Saudi Arabia’s Taif province killed one person and injured two, according to officials. The incident unfolds amid the broader Yemen conflict and ongoing regional tensions, including Iran’s involvement and disruptions to shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb. The Houthis have made other claims, such as allegedly downing a Saudi F-15, but those claims were not independently verified by AP.

via AP News|

#drone #houthi #saudi-arabia

world23 days ago•6 min saved

Jet-Powered Russian Drone Near Poland Triggers Border Alert

A jet-powered Russian drone fell or was destroyed about 4 km from the Polish border during a Russian attack on western Ukraine; Poland scrambled jets and placed air defenses on alert, but officials said the drone did not cross into Poland's airspace. A very large explosion near the Dorohusk border crossing was reported, with no casualties immediately known, highlighting escalating tensions near NATO territory.

via Kyiv Post|

#dorohusk-border #drone #nato

world24 days ago•2 min saved

NATO fighter downs suspected Russian drone after Baltic airspace incursion

An Italian NATO jet shot down a suspected Russian drone that crossed into Lithuania from Belarus; debris will be analyzed to confirm its origin. Lithuanian officials framed the incident as part of a pattern of aggression tied to the Ukraine war, as EU leaders warned of wider conflict and NATO pledged further support for Ukraine.

via Al Jazeera|

#belarus #drone #lithuania

world24 days ago•3 min saved

Mecca Security Alert as Houthi Drone Intercepted by Saudi Forces

Saudi-led forces intercepted a Houthi drone bound for Mecca, triggering a brief security alert in Islam’s holiest city that was quickly lifted; the Houthis deny targeting Mecca, while Riyadh vows a firm response to attacks as tensions in the Yemen conflict rise again.

via Al Jazeera|

#drone #houthi #mecca

world25 days ago•2 min saved

U.S. Forces Fire on Iranian Boats After Drone Seizure Attempt in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian small boats after the IRGC attempted to seize a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel patrolling the Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM confirmed the incident and said the drone remains under U.S. control, while Iranian media reported missing fishermen, highlighting ongoing tensions as shipping in the strait continues under U.S. protection.

via Axios|

#drone #irgc #maritime-security

world25 days ago•3 min saved

NATO intercepts drone over Lithuania, signaling readiness on the eastern flank

NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone that crossed from Belarus into Lithuanian airspace, a move Lithuania described as proof of the alliance’s vigilance and readiness as Russia’s war in Ukraine persists; the incident underscores heightened eastern-border security and follows related aviation measures by Poland amid broader regional deterrence concerns.

via Euronews.com|

#airspace #belarus #drone

world27 days ago•2 min saved

Drone strikes near Poland border hit Kyiv–Warsaw rail line, drawing EU/NATO warning

A Russian drone hit a Kyiv–Warsaw passenger train about two kilometres from the Polish border, with no casualties on board, as Russia’s overnight campaign against Ukraine involved more than 450 drones and missiles that killed at least six people and injured over 40. Ukraine intercepted 405 drones and four missiles; western Ukraine suffered heavy strikes, and air-raid warnings extended to Poland, where a lorry near the Dorohusk–Yahodyn crossing was also hit. Ukraine’s foreign minister called the strikes Putin’s terror aimed at EU/NATO, highlighting the broader cross-border escalation.

via theguardian.com|

#drone #nato #poland

world27 days ago•4 min saved

Evidence grows linking Leipzig drone attempt to Russian intelligence

Investigators say new files tie the August 4 Leipzig/Halle drone incident to Russian intelligence, with GRU-linked Oleg Le. handling logistics and Belarusian Andrei Ka. accused of launching the attack. The drone carried about 1.8 kg of Semtex; detonator failed; two other drones tied to the plan were found as debris, and a separate drone and a fire site were later discovered in Kabelsketal. A DNA trace from a glove fragment matched data from Finland and Lithuania, drawing attention to possible cross-border sabotage links. Diplomatically, Germany has imposed measures against Russia and Moscow has responded with countermeasures; authorities aim to substantiate the case and identify masterminds, which could influence Germany's Russia policy.

via Euronews.com|

#drone #germany #investigation