MILITARY DRONES

May 13 2026POLITICS

UK steps up naval support in key oil route with drones and warships

The UK is boosting its military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway where one in every five barrels of global oil moves through. London announced it will send advanced mine-hunting drones, Typhoon fighter jets, and the HMS Dragon warship to join an international effort aimed at prote

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Dec 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drones Are Getting Bigger and Smarter in Ukraine's Skies

Believe it or not, drones have been buzzing around for quite some time. But it wasn't until larger models like the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-1 Predator came along that they became a big deal in modern warfare. Most military drones are small, though. Like the ones Ukraine uses to drop bombs on tanks. R

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

North Korea’s Latest Weapon: Self-Destructing Drones

Nothing seems off-limits for North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. He's got his sights set on a new military tool – suicide drones. These aren’t your average drones. They’re designed to crash and explode on impact. Kim wants his military factories to churn these out in big numbers. Why, you ask? Well,

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

How High Can Military Drones Soar?

Military drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become crucial tools for modern armed forces. Unlike traditional jets, drones don't put pilots at risk. They serve various missions, from combat to reconnaissance. When choosing a drone, the military considers its speed and its maximum flying

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