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Lithuanian authorities urged residents to go to shelters after detecting a flying object that Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said was likely a drone that entered from Poland. The report provides no further details on the object, its operator or whether it was intercepted.
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Lithuanian authorities urged residents to go to shelters after detecting a flying object that Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said was likely a drone that entered from Poland. The report provides no further details on the object, its operator or whether it was intercepted.
The Saudi-led coalition said two crew members died when a helicopter crashed near the Yemen border, attributing the loss to a technical malfunction. Houthi-released footage appears to show a loitering munition striking a Saudi National Guard AH-6i over Najran, while the group separately claimed to have downed an Apache.
The Transportation, Defense and Homeland Security departments have established a temporary flight restriction covering the entire U.S.-Mexico border. The measure is intended to counter what the agencies describe as “illicit cartel activity” and other drone threats.
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Ukraine says restrictions on SpaceX’s satellite network are deliberate, not the result of technical problems, as reports attribute the limits to a White House order. The curbs have reportedly affected frontline communications and the military’s ability to intercept Russian attack drones, renewing questions about Ukraine’s reliance on U.S.-controlled space infrastructure.
In a flight demonstration, an F-22 pilot sent tactical commands to Anduril’s YFQ-44A Fury, whose onboard autonomy software interpreted and executed them. The test advances the U.S. Air Force’s effort to pair crewed fighters with semi-autonomous aircraft; one account says the service targets 500 combat-ready aircraft by 2032.
The U.S. Army is shaping a concept for units to launch long-range LUCAS one-way attack drones against targets including enemy warships and ballistic missiles. The plan points to a role for the drones in extending Army units’ reach against high-value targets, though the article provides no deployment timeline or force size.
Iridium says its satellite communications help keep soldiers and unmanned systems connected beyond line of sight, while its navigation technology is designed for environments where GPS is disrupted. The discussion highlights the role of resilient connectivity and positioning in military operations.
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