Police Can Now Take Over Drones Above Jaguars Games
The NFL logged 10,852 drone violations near its stadiums in five seasons. Until July, only federal agents could bring one down.
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Unidentified Drones Shut Luxembourg Airport Twice in a Week
Officials say some were fixed-wing and up to two metres across. None has been caught, and police say they lack the legal power to bring one down.
Jet Shaheds Get Past Ukraine's Defenses Four Times as Often
In the Air Force's September daytime reports, 36% of Russia's jet drones were not shot down or jammed, against 9% of the rest.
EagleNXT Delivers Nine Texas-Built eBee Drones to US Army
The eBee line began in Switzerland. EagleNXT now builds US units in Texas, after dropping off the Blue UAS list and getting back on.
Five Loitering Munitions Face EU Field Trials in Portugal
The prize is €1.8 million and no one commits to buying the winner, which the European Defence Agency names only in 2027.
Ukraine Clears 650 New Drone Models for Its Forces in 2026
Cleared means approved for supply, not built or delivered. The ministry has not said how many of any model its forces have received.
Army Picks Vulcan Elements for SkyFoundry Drone Magnets
The Army's own drone line wants fully American magnets. The supplier it chose is still building its plant, on a $620M Pentagon loan.
Pentagon Invites 17 Firms to Test $20,000 Bomber Drones
Four build drones for Ukraine or belong to Ukrainian groups. Each drone must drop 8 kg of munitions and come back for at least 30 missions.
Greece Buys €26M of Rafael Drone Dome With Achilles Shield
The counter-drone systems sit in a side deal to Greece's €3 billion air-defence package, and Israel has not said which sites they will guard.
Textron Flies Military Drone Between Virginia Vertiports
The first-ever claim is Textron's own, and the state network the drone was testing is being built for passenger and cargo aircraft.