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White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory
U.S. intelligence officials believe a drone plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year.
Pentagon again denies helping Ukraine attack targets inside Russia
Moscow is accusing Ukraine of launching attacks inside Russia with U.S. help
Addressing the threat of hostile drones to critical infrastructure
The Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan, released earlier this year, addresses the rising threat that drones present.
By Jeffrey Starr
US approved sale of anti-drone systems to Qatar during World Cup match
Qatar, along with other Gulf Arab states, faces threats from Iranian-backed proxies in the region.
By Federal Times staff
Drone-killing ‘Vampires’ due in Ukraine next year, Pentagon says
The U.S. is aiming to send Ukraine the “Vampire” counter-drone system by mid-2023, with a contract award expected within months, a Pentagon spokesman said.
By Joe Gould
Lockheed sees progress in drone ‘wingman’ development for US Air Force
Company teased the release of more details on its drone wingman program in the next earnings call in January.
New Ukraine aid will buy 18 HIMARS and weapons to ‘disrupt’ drones
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will contract with industry for $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
By Joe Gould
Homeland Security, Justice officials urge Congress to expand counter-drone authority
Federal law enforcement agencies asked Congress for more authority to counter domestic drones.
Interior formally grounds drones amid cyber concerns tied to Chinese-made systems
The situation spotlights a more complex challenge facing government: a lack of American-made drones on the market to counter Chinese offerings.
By Andrew Eversden
The FAA’s use of drone program data doesn’t fly with the GAO
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office found issues with Federal Aviation Administration studies to integrate drones into the national airspace system.
By Chiara Vercellone
‘They’re going to want bloodshed’: 5 ways Iran could retaliate in cyberspace
A combination of real-world and virtual actions are likely to follow in the aftermath of the U.S. killing of Qassem Soleimani, and experts warn that cyberattacks are likely to be the best-case scenario.
By Andrew Eversden