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The latest news, analysis and opinion on drones, especially Chinese drone makers and drone usage.
Rescued crew of the Volgo-Balt on the coast of Russian-controlled Kherson, Ukraine, in a photo released on Sunday. Photo: Vladimir Saldo, leader of the Russian-controlled parts of Kherson region via Telegram / Handout via Reuters
Ukraine war

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo ship that sank, killing 1, Russia says

The official said the sinking ⁠of the vessel in the Sea of Azov, which has also left 2 people missing, was a ‘terrorist attack’ ‌by Kyiv.

Ukraine war

Zelensky fears Ukraine may get less US support to fight Russia due to Iran war

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China-Japan relations

With an eye on China, Japan looks to kamikaze drones and low-cost missiles

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Ukraine war

Russia is luring students with large financial packages to join drone units

Students are being offered attractive packages to sign up, with the prospect of ending their contracts after one year.

A new billboard recruitment campaign which shows a young drone operator ​with glowing eyes in hi-tech glasses. Photo: EPA
China's military weapons

China tests ‘heaviest cargo drone’ suited to high-altitude and island operations

Designed for both military and civilian use, it has 7-tonne take-off weight and is the world’s heaviest cargo drone in full-scale flight.

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Mainland China

Video | 3.5-tonne Chinese drone completes maiden flight

The Changying-8, developed by China North Industries Group Corporation, is capable of carrying a payload of 3.5 tonnes.

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Donald Trump

White House ballroom project to include ‘massive’ military complex

US President Donald Trump described security features including ‘bulletproof glass’ and a ‘drone-proof roof’ at the US$400 million ballroom.

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US President Donald Trump talks to the media while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom, aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Science

‘Lighthouses in space’: the Chinese jam-proof satellite network to fill GPS gaps

System places powerful light sources on satellites to send coded signals for drones, self-driving cars, space missions to navigate.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine strikes Russian Baltic port, hundreds of drones shot down

Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian refineries, oil depots and ports justified as part of the effort to cut revenues funding the war.

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UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)

Quieter, stealthier, further: new hybrid unit to power China’s small battle drones

Developers have come up with a propulsion system that combines the best of two worlds, according to state media.

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A Chinese hybrid propulsion system has been tested on a small drone. Photo: CCTV
Mainland China

Beijing tightens drone rules, citing ‘low-altitude security’ concerns

The Chinese capital sets strict limits on the sales, storage and transport of unmanned aerial vehicles and core components.

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A new regulation prohibits storing more than three drones or 10 core components at a single location within Beijing’s sixth ring road. Photo: AFP
China's military weapons

Rise of the ‘wolf pack’: China’s canine robots evolve for urban combat

Chinese state broadcaster highlights robot wolves, drones and laser weapons in new documentary about the PLA’s latest unmanned systems.

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DJI

DJI unveils its first 360-degree drone amid patent dispute with crosstown rival Insta360

The new DJI drone features four propellers, giving it a similar look to the Avata 2, a first-person view drone launched in 2024.

Taiwan

Can Taiwan fulfil Asia-Pacific drone hub goal with ‘non-red’ supply chain push?

Plan is to invest US$1.38 billion between 2025 and 2030 for uncrewed systems industry, but questions linger over scale, politics and timing.

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A Mighty Hornet IV high-speed attack drone, developed jointly by Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and US-based Kratos Defence and Security Solutions, is displayed at the Taipei Aerospace and Defence Technology Exhibition on September 18, 2025. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Russia fires hundreds of drones at Ukraine in deadly massive attack

Swarms of drones rock Ukrainian cities, killing at least six and injuring dozens.

A Russian drone targeting Lviv, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
DJI

DJI sues rival Insta360 for alleged patent infringement ahead of new drone debut

DJI claims some of the patents were based on inventions made by one or more former employees within one year of them leaving the company.

China's military weapons

Why is China’s ASN-301 suicide drone more deadly than its Iranian counterpart?

In a conflict over Taiwan or western Pacific, Beijing may overwhelm air defences through sheer numbers in a war of economic attrition.

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Middle East

US hub in Iraq targeted overnight by Iranian drones, rockets

The Baghdad diplomatic and logistics hub is located in the international airport complex, which has been repeatedly targeted by Iran since February 28.

(left to right) Major General Saad Maan, head of the Security Media Cell, and Lieutenant General Walid Khalifa, commander of Baghdad Operations, attend a meeting at the Baghdad Operations Command headquarters in Baghdad on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Flying start for low-altitude economy goals as 100 drone projects proposed

Some pilot projects are set to launch in the first half of the year, transport chief Mable Chan says.

Science

Drone warfare transformed? How China’s new invention could change the game

Researchers say the fingernail-sized devices could help transform drone warfare and other fields where precise timing is vital.

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US-China relations

US says mainland China has no plans to attack Taiwan in 2027

Beijing seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community confirms in its annual report on global threats.

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The People’s Liberation Army conducts military drills near Pingtan island, in eastern China’s Fujian province, the closest point to Taiwan, on December 30, 2025. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns of ‘brothers in hatred’ as Iran war steals focus

Ukrainian leader visits London as the Middle East conflict overshadows the four-year war against Russia.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte at 10 Downing Street in London. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Drone hits US embassy in Baghdad as Iran-backed groups stage attacks

Tehran-backed militias have been attacking ⁠US interests in Iraq in retaliation for ⁠the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Mainland China

China leads world in anti-drone patent race with US far behind, law firm finds

Patent filings for anti-drone technology surged 27 per cent last year amid rising global security concerns, says Mathys & Squire.

Middle East

Drone and rocket attacks target US embassy as Iraq is pulled into war

Iraq’s Green Zone in Baghdad comes under attack as war rages on multiple fronts in the Middle East.

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Smoke and fire rise during reported drone and rocket strikes at the US embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Dubai flights disrupted after drone attack near airport; missile kills 1 in Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s international airport gradually resuming flights after a fuel tank fire caused by a drone attack.

Smoke rises from an ongoing near Dubai International Airport. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

‘Black rain’: Iran war’s toxic pollution will spread and last for years

Missiles and bombs contain pollutants which are released into the air, soil and water when they explode and crash, posing many health risks.

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US, Israel war on Iran

To help Middle East nations fight drones, Ukraine wants cash and tech

This is about ⁠protection and a full assessment of how to counter Shahed drones, says Zelensky, after Kyiv dispatched dozens of experts.

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