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The War Zone • Howard Altman

FAA imposes temporary drone no‑fly zone over Chicago through Oct. 12 at DHS/ICE request

The FAA has imposed a large temporary no‑fly zone for unmanned aircraft over Chicago through Oct. 12 at the Department of Homeland Security and ICE's request, as federal agents conduct a major immigration enforcement operation that has included use of drones and other military‑style tactics.

2025-10-02T11:46:19.174121-07:00

The Verge

Two Amazon Prime Air drones hit construction crane near Tolleson, Arizona; deliveries suspended as FAA opens probe

2025-10-02T08:00:09.771886-07:00

AINonline

Australia launches BVLOS drone trial to advance commercial–defense integration

2025-09-30T17:18:37.949377-07:00

Vertical Mag

FAA refuses extension for Part 108 BVLOS NPRM comment period; Oct. 6, 2025 deadline stands

2025-09-29T13:32:17.726860-07:00

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The War Zone

FAA imposes temporary drone no‑fly zone over Chicago through Oct. 12 at DHS/ICE request The FAA has imposed a large temporary no‑fly zone for unmanned aircraft over Chicago through Oct. 12 at the Department of Homeland Security and ICE's request, as federal agents conduct a major immigration enforcement operation that has included use of drones and other military‑style tactics.

2025-10-02T11:46:19.174121-07:00

FAA imposes temporary drone no‑fly zone over Chicago through Oct. 12 at DHS/ICE request

The Verge

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Two Amazon Prime Air drones hit construction crane near Tolleson, Arizona; deliveries suspended as FAA opens probe Two Amazon Prime Air delivery drones collided with a construction crane near Tolleson, Arizona on Oct. 1 after departing a nearby fulfillment center, prompting Amazon to suspend drone deliveries and the FAA to open an investigation. The Tolleson operation had FAA authorization to deliver in metro Phoenix.

2025-10-02T08:00:09.771886-07:00

Two Amazon Prime Air drones hit construction crane near Tolleson, Arizona; deliveries suspended as FAA opens probe

Janes

Dutch F-35A downs Russian drone over Poland, earns first 'drone kill' emblem A Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force F-35A shot down a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle that violated Polish airspace on Sept. 9, marking the jet's first 'drone kill' emblem. The F-35As have been deployed to Poland since early September as part of NATO air policing.

2025-10-02T04:20:12.582807-07:00

Dutch F-35A downs Russian drone over Poland, earns first 'drone kill' emblem

The Business Journals

AgEagle becomes EagleNXT and pivots toward defence under CEO Bill Irby Wichita-based drone company AgEagle has rebranded as EagleNXT and signalled a strategic pivot into defence markets. CEO Bill Irby said the firm sees substantial defence funding and commercial opportunity in military drones as it repositions products and go-to-market for government customers.

2025-10-01T23:00:56.284455-07:00

AgEagle becomes EagleNXT and pivots toward defence under CEO Bill Irby

zipline.com

Zipline to expand production to build up to 15,000 autonomous delivery aircraft annually Zipline is expanding production capacity to manufacture up to 15,000 autonomous delivery aircraft per year as demand for its instant-delivery service surges. The build‑out is aimed at accelerating scale of last‑mile logistics for commercial and medical customers and supporting rapid roll‑out of drone networks.

2025-10-01T21:40:35.028637-07:00

Zipline to expand production to build up to 15,000 autonomous delivery aircraft annually

Wall Street Journal

Royal Netherlands F-35A displays drone 'kill' marking after Russian incursion into Poland A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35A deployed to Poland in early September has been marked with a 'kill' after shooting down a Russian drone during the Sept. 9–10 incursions into Polish airspace. The episode comes amid a regional wave of UAV violations that prompted NATO reinforcements.

2025-10-01T21:24:17.390148-07:00

Royal Netherlands F-35A displays drone 'kill' marking after Russian incursion into Poland

politico.eu

France detains Russia-linked tanker after suspected drone launch closed Danish airports French forces have boarded a Russia‑linked oil tanker — the Boracay — and detained two crew after suspicions it served as a launch platform for drones that entered Danish airspace last week and forced airport closures. Paris says a military probe is underway into the vessel's role and links.

2025-10-01T15:32:27.523251-07:00

France detains Russia-linked tanker after suspected drone launch closed Danish airports

Australian Aviation

Australian Defence Force claims fifth straight victory at global drone racing tournament The Australian Defence Force claimed its fifth consecutive victory at a three‑day global drone racing tournament held 16–18 September, prevailing over teams from the UK, New Zealand and the US. Forty‑three pilots competed, including new national entries from Belgium, Germany and the Philippines.

2025-10-01T14:00:51.332296-07:00

Australian Defence Force claims fifth straight victory at global drone racing tournament

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