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FAA opens probe after Amazon Prime Air drone severs internet cable in Waco, Texas

The FAA has opened an investigation after an Amazon Prime Air delivery drone struck and severed an internet cable in Waco, Texas on Nov. 18 after completing a delivery. Amazon said the vehicle made a controlled contingency landing, no one was hurt and there were no widespread service outages.

2025-11-25T18:25:44.879897-08:00

Flying Magazine

U.S. Pledges up to $150M to Zipline to Scale Medical Drone Deliveries to 130 Million in Africa

2025-11-25T09:48:41.372886-08:00

The War Zone

Ukrainian drones destroy Beriev A‑60 laser testbed and A‑100LL AEW aircraft at Taganrog plant

2025-11-25T09:43:29.271077-08:00

Flying Magazine

How law enforcement is using COA loopholes to sidestep FAA drone licensing — safety and legal consequences

2025-11-17T11:08:46.837486-08:00

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FlightGlobal

UK MoD selects Flyby to supply unmanned 'airborne effectors' for force‑protection autonomy trial The UK Ministry of Defence has selected British developer Flyby Technology to supply multiple unmanned air vehicles for a demonstration testing autonomous "airborne effectors" for force protection. The experiment will evaluate autonomous systems' ability to detect, deter or defeat threats around deployed forces.

2025-11-27T02:02:58.493706-08:00

UK MoD selects Flyby to supply unmanned 'airborne effectors' for force‑protection autonomy trial

Reuters

Moldova summons Russian ambassador after drone incursion into its airspace Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday to protest a recent drone incursion into Moldovan airspace, urging Moscow to take measures to prevent further incidents. The diplomatic complaint highlights growing cross-border unmanned aerial activity that is straining regional security arrangements.

2025-11-26T14:09:21.714802-08:00

Moldova summons Russian ambassador after drone incursion into its airspace

Aviation Week

Taiwan unveils $40 billion supplemental defence package to fund T‑Dome and uncrewed platforms (2026–33) Taiwan announced a $40 billion supplemental defence package for 2026–33 to fund indigenous air‑defence programs, notably the domestically developed T‑Dome missile system, and to expand uncrewed platforms. The package accelerates sovereign missile‑defence and ISR capacity as Taipei manages delayed fighter deliveries and growing regional threats.

2025-11-26T09:16:00.313991-08:00

Taiwan unveils $40 billion supplemental defence package to fund T‑Dome and uncrewed platforms (2026–33)

tectonicdefense.com

Ukrainian‑Led Counter‑Drone Interceptor Startup Thermopylae Raises $1.6M Pre‑Seed Thermopylae, a Ukrainian‑led, California‑based counter‑drone interceptor startup, raised $1.6 million in a pre‑seed round in an exclusive to Tectonic. The funding will accelerate development of its interceptor as militaries, airports and commercial operators seek rapid, scalable counter‑UAS capabilities across conflict zones and critical infrastructure.

2025-11-26T07:06:08.520892-08:00

Ukrainian‑Led Counter‑Drone Interceptor Startup Thermopylae Raises $1.6M Pre‑Seed

FlightGlobal

GKN Aerospace to build turbojet UAS demonstrator for Sweden with 18‑month flight‑test target Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has contracted GKN Aerospace to design, build and flight‑test a clean‑sheet, turbojet‑powered UAS demonstrator — including a dedicated turbojet engine — within an 18‑month timeline to validate rapid, cost‑effective development techniques and boost national drone capability.

2025-11-26T04:00:33.533061-08:00

GKN Aerospace to build turbojet UAS demonstrator for Sweden with 18‑month flight‑test target

worldairnews.co.za

Centauri's TriAD counter‑UAS completes integrated proof‑of‑concept trials; military and airport use flagged Centauri Technologies’ TriAD counter‑UAS, developed in Pretoria, has successfully completed integrated proof‑of‑concept trials, demonstrating end‑to‑end detection‑to‑effect capability and positioning the system for potential deployment with South African military units and at civilian airports. Company says the trials integrated multiple system elements, validating interoperability and the operational concept.

2025-11-25T21:44:53.180328-08:00

Centauri's TriAD counter‑UAS completes integrated proof‑of‑concept trials; military and airport use flagged

CNBC

FAA opens probe after Amazon Prime Air drone severs internet cable in Waco, Texas The FAA has opened an investigation after an Amazon Prime Air delivery drone struck and severed an internet cable in Waco, Texas on Nov. 18 after completing a delivery. Amazon said the vehicle made a controlled contingency landing, no one was hurt and there were no widespread service outages.

2025-11-25T18:25:44.879897-08:00

FAA opens probe after Amazon Prime Air drone severs internet cable in Waco, Texas

FlightGlobal

DARPA opens X‑plane competition for uncrewed cargo aircraft targeting 4:1 payload‑to‑weight DARPA's technology incubator has launched an X‑plane competition seeking novel uncrewed cargo aircraft designs that can carry payloads exceeding four times their own weight. The challenge targets breakthrough airframe and subsystem concepts for military logistics and commercial package‑delivery roles.

2025-11-25T11:29:19.659821-08:00

DARPA opens X‑plane competition for uncrewed cargo aircraft targeting 4:1 payload‑to‑weight

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